Ideas for portable protein for wo after classes?

seldomcontent · 11-01-2009, 10:43 AM

Hi everyone!

I just recently have gone back to college and I love it! BUT lately I've come to the realization that I need to treat and care for my body the same way I have my mind. I do everything it takes to make perfect grades, while I totally neglect my body! Seriously.....157 lbs (I'm just 5'4") and 40% bf! I didn't even know bf could be so high on someone just moderately overweight!

SO, I've decided to start using the college gym after my daily classes are done. It's very nice and never crowded.

Here's my question.....how can I make sure to get protein post-workout? I have to leave at 8 am and won't get into the gym until 2. I will probably be done most days by 2:45-3pm. So whatever I use has to stay with me or in my car all day. It is colder now, so the car won't at all get warm. I'm wondering if I should use coldpacks for my food? And what types of food/shakes would be ideal? I used to work out back in the

I'd love to hear your ideas!

A sincere tia!

Jenn_in_NJ · 11-01-2009, 11:05 AM

I used to just put scoops of protein powder in my shaker cup and buy a bottle of cold water at the gym to mix it post workout.

They also make 3:1 powder mixes now (carbs to protein) specifically for PWO.

Cold packs work for me, and my lunch thingy sits in the back of my hot truck all day.

Real food (as opposed to a shake) I use cottage cheese, tuna pouches and chicken breasts. I usually buy a salad so I am no help on the veggie part for you.

seldomcontent · 11-01-2009, 02:34 PM

Thanks so much Jenn! This is more than helpful.

Edited to add, or rather ask....

I am lowcarbing and really want to lose the extra fat, but I also want to make my WOs count. Is it ok to have one of those 3:1 shakes PWO? Will my muscles just "suck" all this up? Will the little bit of carbs hurt my LC efforts or induce cravings?

tia!

Jenn_in_NJ · 11-02-2009, 05:53 AM

I don't think it's necessary but I am no expert. The point of PWO is to stop catabolism. If it's time for a meal you could have a meal, just go easy on the fat since it delays digestion.

jabbok · 11-03-2009, 10:43 AM

I bought some rtd protein shakes they have 110 calories, 1g fat, 5g carb, 3g fiber and 21g protein I usually don't drink the rtd shakes but wanted something quick and easy if I didn't have any accesss to real food.

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 11-04-2009, 12:39 PM

I also recommend whey protein shakes. Whey protein digests quicker than other sources of protein, and it's very convenient.

I've also done what the other poster mentioned, taken the whey in a shaker cup and mixed it with water/ice later or when needed.

I do this all the time. Makes a very easy, portable meal. I've actually taken whey protein in a shaker cup to football games for a quick snack/meal to avoid eating crap from the concession stands.

11-01-2009, 10:43 AM	#1
seldomcontent Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 206 Gallery: seldomcontent Stats: 156/155/125	Ideas for portable protein for wo after classes? Hi everyone! I just recently have gone back to college and I love it! BUT lately I've come to the realization that I need to treat and care for my body the same way I have my mind. I do everything it takes to make perfect grades, while I totally neglect my body! Seriously.....157 lbs (I'm just 5'4") and 40% bf! I didn't even know bf could be so high on someone just moderately overweight! SO, I've decided to start using the college gym after my daily classes are done. It's very nice and never crowded. Here's my question.....how can I make sure to get protein post-workout? I have to leave at 8 am and won't get into the gym until 2. I will probably be done most days by 2:45-3pm. So whatever I use has to stay with me or in my car all day. It is colder now, so the car won't at all get warm. I'm wondering if I should use coldpacks for my food? And what types of food/shakes would be ideal? I used to work out back in the I'd love to hear your ideas! A sincere tia!

11-01-2009, 02:34 PM	#3
seldomcontent Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 206 Gallery: seldomcontent Stats: 156/155/125	Thanks so much Jenn! This is more than helpful. Edited to add, or rather ask.... I am lowcarbing and really want to lose the extra fat, but I also want to make my WOs count. Is it ok to have one of those 3:1 shakes PWO? Will my muscles just "suck" all this up? Will the little bit of carbs hurt my LC efforts or induce cravings? tia! Last edited by seldomcontent; 11-01-2009 at 02:38 PM..

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11-01-2009, 11:05 AM	#2
Jenn_in_NJ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,788 Gallery: Jenn_in_NJ Stats: 267/149/?? WOE: Low-carb/BB diet Start Date: 2001	I used to just put scoops of protein powder in my shaker cup and buy a bottle of cold water at the gym to mix it post workout. They also make 3:1 powder mixes now (carbs to protein) specifically for PWO. Cold packs work for me, and my lunch thingy sits in the back of my hot truck all day. Real food (as opposed to a shake) I use cottage cheese, tuna pouches and chicken breasts. I usually buy a salad so I am no help on the veggie part for you.

11-02-2009, 05:53 AM	#4
Jenn_in_NJ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,788 Gallery: Jenn_in_NJ Stats: 267/149/?? WOE: Low-carb/BB diet Start Date: 2001	I don't think it's necessary but I am no expert. The point of PWO is to stop catabolism. If it's time for a meal you could have a meal, just go easy on the fat since it delays digestion.

11-03-2009, 10:43 AM	#5
jabbok MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 1,289 Gallery: jabbok	I bought some rtd protein shakes they have 110 calories, 1g fat, 5g carb, 3g fiber and 21g protein I usually don't drink the rtd shakes but wanted something quick and easy if I didn't have any accesss to real food.

11-04-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,288 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 168 (12+) /Size 4/ Fit & LEAN 135-140 (5'7) WOE: Atkins/BFFM/TKD/Carb Rotations	I also recommend whey protein shakes. Whey protein digests quicker than other sources of protein, and it's very convenient. I've also done what the other poster mentioned, taken the whey in a shaker cup and mixed it with water/ice later or when needed. I do this all the time. Makes a very easy, portable meal. I've actually taken whey protein in a shaker cup to football games for a quick snack/meal to avoid eating crap from the concession stands.