You did say you weren’t interested, but I mix up 2 scoops of MyProtein Whey Protein Powder with 2 scoops of Instant Oats Powder & always have some prepared in a clip-lock stoarge thingy ready to use.
Alternatively you could buy the ready mixed MyProtein Weight Gainer Blend.
It’s when it becomes mix x + y, + a peeled scoop of Z plus some of G which was left in the fridge overnight, and then blend in your uberjuice machine etc that I can’t deal with it.
As an over-50 I’ve doubled the recommended single scoop of the MP protein powder to get about 40g of protein & a couple of scoops of the oats gives me something like 50g of carbs.
I enjoy the High5 recovery powder, made with oat milk, or 4% whole milk. NOT with water!
But, it’s s touch over a pound a portion.
If you happen across For Goodness Shakes on offer in a supermarket - SNAP IT UP!
It keeps reasonably well and Tesco/Sainsbury’s seem to sell it for £1 at alternate times.
So do you guys always use this stuff, or just when in big training cycles? I used to take recovery drinks when i was in a big training block, but haven’t done so (trained hard or taken supplements!!!) for a long, long time now.
I am finding that i am slower to feel fresh after hard sessions. Not sure if picking up a good recovery routine will help or not … or if it’s just that bastard Father Time catching up with me?!
I always use a recovery drink, or some chocolate milk at the very least, on anything other than an ‘easy/recovery’ session.
On top of the direct nutritional benefit (taking in carbs and protein at the time it is best absorbed, kick starting recovery before the next session etc.) it makes family meals a lot easier as I can eat normal food/portions rather than insisting they follow a diet to help my training!
After a big session I have a recovery drink. Usually it’s just a couple of bananas, whole milk, honey, ice and whack it in the blender.
Otherwise, I just get home hungry, eat the fridge before I’ve had a shower, then wish I hadn’t. With a shake, I get something down and whilst having a shower, can think about healthy replenishment.
Honest question, why would you want to get your recovery carbs from a sugar powder?
Nice food is a significant driver for me to do exersise and I make sure to have somthing nice ready like a good slab of carrot cake or similar after a workout.