ADT and daily carb intake for weight training

[GreenHorizons]

Because of ADT I have been on a strict diet.

I do not consume any flour, or sugar. Of course, I have noticed a melting or flattening out of gains, but when I work out, I get inspired by the pump I get. I do take supplements that work for me. Creatine, L Citruline, Aminos, and Whey.

Being just a month into firmagon, ( after my failed 3 month eligard shot) I believe the melting factor is due to the diet, more than ADT because I am always in the gym. Or sadly both.

I do a pull, push, legs, rest routine, that keeps me in the gym 6 days a week. I change up excersises the second time around, and try to stick to 2 different excersises per muscle group each day.

What is the best carbs intake pre and post?

I used to eat pasta before and use bananas in my shake after, but now, I will put some brocolli and walnuts in my post workout shake instead.

I eat salads and veggies for carbs, while I supplement with whey, and low carb plant based proteins to keep my daily protein to weight ratio up. An occasional Michelob Ultra light, or 4.

Anyone eat "One" protein bars? I have one a day to supplement.

What seems to be difficult is dieting, and keeping mass.

Would be good to know others experiences on this matter.

My wife and I make cauliflower rice and she has made tortillas from cauliflower, and it is really good for tacos and enchiladas.

Should I keep bananas out of post workout shake, or could the muscles benefit from this spike in post? f we cannot make any gains because of our low T, would that even matter?

Thanks

[timotur]

For keeping muscle mass on ADT and carbos for endurance, my go-to breakfast is plain yogurt (Fage) with walnut, flaxseed, plant-based protein, and 1/2 banana. Always liked banana for the potassium, but never eat more than 1/2 at a time due it being high on the glycemic scale. If I need more carbs for a long workout, I stick with the complex carbs that break down slowly, such as sour dough bread.

Lately I’ve watched a lot of YouTube videos on this subject and here’s one my favorite nutrition advisors, who actually cites some studies to back up his recs.

youtu.be/zKTgFXqVg04(Not working as expected?)

[GreenHorizons in reply to timotur]

Thank you timotur, and especially the half banana! It does make the shake better, and that glycemic spike does calm the post workout jitters.

[pilot52]

look at two products ....athletic greens , and kylea berry....I drink one in the am and one afternoon, one with almond milk or water if in a hurry....some days add a banana or apple or any fruit though not necessary....I subscribe to both ....so I get a bag once a month...if I miss one on a certain day no big deal but I have never had fatigue . I am on Xtandi Lupron so take a look at it...I am slowly regaining what I lost but since I cut weight never expect to get back to my max. Blue Skies ...Sky King...

[GreenHorizons in reply to pilot52]

Thanks Pilot52,

I will look into the athletic greens and berry!

[Scorpio99]

During Lupron and radiation treatment I continued to work out with weights at the gym and ride my bicycle.

[GreenHorizons]

Thank you Scorpio, will try to keep going myself.

[j-o-h-n]

Chocolate chip ice cream (two scoops).

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 04/30/2019 7:30 PM DST

[GreenHorizons in reply to j-o-h-n]

Yes, they sell Keto Chocolate Ice cream now, with added whey...

[j-o-h-n]

Thanks for the info, but for me Whey not K eep - E ating - T asty - O ther ice creams?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 05/01/2019 9:40 AM DST

[GreenHorizons in reply to j-o-h-n]

I may the night before my first Chemo infusion this next week.....

[GreenHorizons in reply to j-o-h-n]

Chocolate Ice cream with Birm syrup

[j-o-h-n in reply to GreenHorizons]

Topped with banana seeds, my mouth is watering...

Let's cross our fingers, toes, arms, legs and eyes for a successful first Chemo infusion this next week..

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Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 05/01/2019 2:16 PM DST

[monte1111 in reply to j-o-h-n]

Oh. Now I get it. Those are crossed fingers. All this time I thought they were chicken livers.

[j-o-h-n in reply to monte1111]

You mean chicken lips?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Friday 05/03/2019 5:28 PM DST