Bodybuilding - Exercises and Supplements

vikram18 · 28th July 2009, 23:51

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Originally Posted by harry10

I think Isopure is more of a weight gainer.

Isopure is Whey protein Isolate. Zero carb Isopure is just that, zero carb

spawnofsatan · 29th July 2009, 10:32

Yeah as far as I know, isopure is zero carb. So should I take it while working out if I am also simultaneously losing weight?

pranavt · 29th July 2009, 11:48

Yeah, less carbs = gooood.

amitoj · 29th July 2009, 12:06

Long time back, my trainer had advised me to take dates (the fruit variety.. "khajoor" in hindi) to build up strength. Is that a good source of nutrients etc?

SohailPistawala · 29th July 2009, 12:12

somebody in my gym takes it before his workout, never asked him why.. good one amitoj..

pranavt · 29th July 2009, 13:06

Yes, dates are a very good source of certain nutrients. Will wait for the PhDs to list out which ones. Almost all dry fruits.

cargirl · 29th July 2009, 13:12

Dunno about dates specifically, but all nuts/ dry fruits are supposed to have the "good" fat. I have no clue why someone would eat it before workout. I think it's maybe one of those nonsensical things some trainers/ dieticians like to recommend?

Any clue, anyone? Vikram, perhaps you could enlighten us. :-)

tsk1979 · 29th July 2009, 13:18

Most nuts have good Cholestrol (HDL). I doubt eating it just before workout or after workout is of any importance. Heart Specialists recommend some amounts of nuts to everybody for health reasons.

pranavt · 29th July 2009, 13:48

No importance of eating it at specific times. Just that they're good.

harry10 · 29th July 2009, 14:05

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Originally Posted by vikram18

Isopure is Whey protein Isolate. Zero carb Isopure is just that, zero carb

Thanks Vikram.
I was actually confused reading somewhere its a weight gainer and then checking the ingredients. Thats why we have experts here

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Most nuts have good Cholestrol (HDL). I doubt eating it just before workout or after workout is of any importance. Heart Specialists recommend some amounts of nuts to everybody for health reasons.

+1 .
Thats what i had read too.
Really doubt if its of much use before workout.

@Jassi- WB.
And good points as usual

bblost · 29th July 2009, 14:07

As long as the nuts are roasted and not fried its a great idea.

I would rather eat them atleast 2 hours before workout or an hour afterwards.

Its not glucose powder for, Jaan main Jaan dalde, peete hi.

I like to eat about 4 Milk Bikis biscuits an hour before Gym.
Esp if my lunch was veg. I think its more psychological than anything.

Torque-ative · 29th July 2009, 14:15

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Originally Posted by jassi

I know it feels great to be back (i have come back many times :-P ) but take it easy and light and you will exceed the form you are in for sure. Good luck

Thanks guys,...I did'nt think I 'd take it so bad :(

Your words are very encouraging to say the least,..I love lifting and could'nt imagine not being able to do it ever again.

I am off for a couple of weeks,..I guess it would be baby steps again,..which I am okay with. Just hoping and praying its not anything more serious.

I've gotta cut back on carbs now as I rest or else I'll end up like a bloated Baboon with the same calorie intake as when hitting the gym.

Red Circle · 29th July 2009, 15:03

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Originally Posted by cargirl

Dunno about dates specifically, but all nuts/ dry fruits are supposed to have the "good" fat. I have no clue why someone would eat it before workout. I think it's maybe one of those nonsensical things some trainers/ dieticians like to recommend?

Any clue, anyone? Vikram, perhaps you could enlighten us. :-)

Dates are easily digestible and will provide quick energy since it is rich in carbs and it has naturally occuring sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose which will quickly increase the sugar level in the body which is good before you start the workout and it does not contain fats as many of us think it does.

amitoj · 29th July 2009, 15:50

What about date syrup? You get this Lion Date syrup that you can use as a sugar substitute in milk. Is that as good as actual dates?

Hmm... maybe i will try it before a workout for a few days to see if it makes a difference.

Red Circle · 29th July 2009, 16:01

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Originally Posted by amitoj

What about date syrup? You get this Lion Date syrup that you can use as a sugar substitute in milk. Is that as good as actual dates?

Hmm... maybe i will try it before a workout for a few days to see if it makes a difference.

Its always better to consume food as natural as it is because once it is processed the nutritional values would change since there will be added preservatives, Flavor enhancers, Artificial colours and other chemicals.

29th July 2009, 10:32	#1802
spawnofsatan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los angeles/Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Yeah as far as I know, isopure is zero carb. So should I take it while working out if I am also simultaneously losing weight?
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29th July 2009, 11:48	#1803
pranavt Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,682 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	Yeah, less carbs = gooood.
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29th July 2009, 12:06	#1804
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	Long time back, my trainer had advised me to take dates (the fruit variety.. "khajoor" in hindi) to build up strength. Is that a good source of nutrients etc?
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29th July 2009, 12:12	#1805
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	somebody in my gym takes it before his workout, never asked him why.. good one amitoj..
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29th July 2009, 13:06	#1806
pranavt Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,682 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	Yes, dates are a very good source of certain nutrients. Will wait for the PhDs to list out which ones. Almost all dry fruits.
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29th July 2009, 13:12	#1807
cargirl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 35 Thanked: Once	Dunno about dates specifically, but all nuts/ dry fruits are supposed to have the "good" fat. I have no clue why someone would eat it before workout. I think it's maybe one of those nonsensical things some trainers/ dieticians like to recommend? Any clue, anyone? Vikram, perhaps you could enlighten us. :-)
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29th July 2009, 13:18	#1808
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Most nuts have good Cholestrol (HDL). I doubt eating it just before workout or after workout is of any importance. Heart Specialists recommend some amounts of nuts to everybody for health reasons.
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29th July 2009, 13:48	#1809
pranavt Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,682 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	No importance of eating it at specific times. Just that they're good.
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29th July 2009, 14:07	#1811
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,350 Times View My Garage	As long as the nuts are roasted and not fried its a great idea. I would rather eat them atleast 2 hours before workout or an hour afterwards. Its not glucose powder for, Jaan main Jaan dalde, peete hi. I like to eat about 4 Milk Bikis biscuits an hour before Gym. Esp if my lunch was veg. I think its more psychological than anything. Last edited by bblost : 29th July 2009 at 14:10.
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29th July 2009, 15:50	#1814
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,105 Times View My Garage	What about date syrup? You get this Lion Date syrup that you can use as a sugar substitute in milk. Is that as good as actual dates? Hmm... maybe i will try it before a workout for a few days to see if it makes a difference.
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