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j c
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2007 21:58 - Edited by: anamanaman


Heh, I started a personal trend that I really seem to like. Next door to my gym is a fantastic sushi bar and after weight training the last couple nights, I been stopping by for 3 tuna rolls and a pint of sapporo. Given that immediately after resistance training, Body for Life and hussmanfitness.org recommends to eat high glycemic carbs (to boost blood sugar) and protein (to repair damaged muscles) it seems like a good fit. Plus the fat content on ahi tuna is nearly zero according to calorie king.

Of course I'm still tracking all the calories and trying to hit my daily calorie deficit, but if any time is a good time for high glycemic carbs (rice and beer) and protein, it seems like it would be right after a heavy lifting workout.
Josephine McCulley
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2007 22:56


That's funny, because I recently discovered that sushi seems to make an excellent, post-lifting meal myself. Didn't try it with the Sapporo though, I was pretty close to my max calories for the day already with the plain tuna rolls and the salmon sashimi I ordered. I just know I felt great afterwards, totally refuled and ready to finish my evening, and not feeling over-full either.
Aoife Hammersmith
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2007 23:02


If by "beer" you mean an alcoholic beverage, it'd be far better to skip it.
j c
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2007 23:20


Yeah, the beer is probably overkill but I just can't enjoy sushi without some sapporo.

Beer is just high glycemic carbs though right? Along with the small amount of alcohol.
Josephine McCulley
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2007 23:23


I suppose the booze does dehydrate you, so it's not the best choice of carbs ever. Plus, processing the booze will suck up vitamins your body could have used for other things. I totally understand not wanting sushi without the Sapporo, though. It always takes me right back to Japan, which I miss horribly.
Tricia O.
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 # Posted: 17 Apr 2007 01:44


I would if my budget could afford it... right on, bro!
Ben Holliday
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 # Posted: 17 Apr 2007 02:20


If you want to get serious about lifting you should know that cutting all beer out of your diet is the best thing to do, while you are still able to get some results if you drink lightly, beer has been proven to dehydrate you and believe it or not it will actually lower your testosterone levels and increase your estrogen levels!!! and that is the opposite of what you are going for, plus beer is what is called "empty" carbs. this means that there's no positive thing about it. The sushi however sounds like a really good idea, good source of protein with low fat. Good idea overall just be careful to make sure the carbs that you take in will do u good.
Jessica S
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 # Posted: 17 Apr 2007 02:46


heyy if you work hard then enjoy your one Sapporo!! As long as you dont do complete over kill and have a 6 pack drinking your 1 beer and staying within your calorie range is just fine if it makes you happy. You always have to do what makes you happy!!



j c
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 # Posted: 17 Apr 2007 08:03


Hey Ben. Thanks for the advice. The dehydration thing sucks, but I drink coffee too and that has the same effect. I'm sure I can make it up by drinking some extra water. Plus doesn't beer have a lot of water in it? So it can't be that much of a net loss .

The testosterone and estrogen thing is concerning. I'll have to research that a bit. I'd be surprised if it really causes that much of a difference but I won't rule out the possibility.
j c
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 # Posted: 17 Apr 2007 08:07


Actually this link does make a strong case:
http://www.thefactsaboutfitness.com/research/alcoh ol.htm

An occassional beer isn't going to hurt but biweekly friday night drunken stupors might...
Barbara Matthews
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 # Posted: 17 Apr 2007 08:48


Hi all...just thought I would weigh in on this topic...excuse the pun...I think that sometimes we all get so uptight about the foods and drinks that we consume and forget that....moderation is the key...timing is everything and that whole foods and healthy beverages are what you need...so basically you can eat just about anything in moderation...just make sure that it's not filled with empty calories and that you eat nutrient dense foods...and don't forget that fresh clean water is the best beverage for your body....perfect because, there are no calories and water keeps you hydrated and flushes all the toxins out.....our bodies will always work with us...as long as we treat our bodies like our most precious gift......
Adam Goldberg
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 # Posted: 17 Apr 2007 16:05


What's with all the teetotalers here? Enjoy the beer dude, there is nothing wrong with relaxing after lifting your iron. One beer is not going to reduce your testosterone levels to the point where you are going to flit from the gym to go to your local Curves.
Mike M
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 # Posted: 18 Apr 2007 21:51


Quoting: rurumon
One beer is not going to reduce your testosterone levels to the point where you are going to flit from the gym to go to your local Curves.


Hahahaha awesome. And I definitely second that. Enjoy the beer.
Steph B
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 # Posted: 18 Apr 2007 23:52 - Edited by: donnam


i [heart] Sushi!

I have recently made it my post-workout meal, usually on Tuesdays, and/or on Thursdays... it's my treat to myself


Simon G
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 # Posted: 20 Apr 2007 14:51


Beer always tastes best after a super-hard workout session.
Lucky A.
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 # Posted: 23 Apr 2007 07:56


I hadn't even considered sushi as a post-workout refueler - such a great idea! I see from the posts that tuna rolls and salmon sashimi are popular choices. Any other suggestions? Thanks for putting this out there - I'm so excited to snack on sushi after my next workout! Be well


Sean Ferguson
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 # Posted: 27 Apr 2007 18:30


Drink up in moderation!!!!...if getting healthy and fit means forgetting about the joy of drinking beer (or whatever you like) then the happiness associated with improved health would go away...I think sushi and beer will go on tonights menu
Jeremy Austin
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 # Posted: 27 Apr 2007 18:34


My advice would be to wait. Give your body some protein to digest, drink a ton of water and then wait about an hour or two. This is the best time to give your body the carb boost. And the extra recovery time will keep the beer from hurting your hydration.

But if you don't do a good full workout you should skip the beer. I know I would have a tendency to half ass a workout just to chug one.
Abigail Bormann
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 # Posted: 1 May 2007 00:25


You know, if you're super-intent on cutting your weight, skipping the beer wouldn't hurt, but I'd say go for it. I mean, you only live once and your profile indicates that you're not obese - why torture yourself eating sushi without beer if you don't have to? (God, I'm probably a terrible person to get advice from...)
I wish I could afford sushi after my workouts... of course, I don't do as well with the big chunks of fish so I tend to go for other rolls that probably aren't as healthy for you... nothing with tempura, but I'm fairly certain that anything on top of a california roll isn't going to be nearly as good for you as the tuna would be.
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