Yet another Newbie Question

[klipsch]

Yea...I know that everybodys been through this question at one time or another. I guess that I've never really thought about my carb intake after training...just always thought PROTEIN.
Typically taking in between 34-46 grams of protein within that first 30-40 minutes after my workout.
Hmm...two things then...at 190lbs, is that amount of protein ok? Should it, or could it be more? (Targeting 200+grams per day)
What kind of carb/protein ratio should I be trying to reach during that first hour afterward training?
I'm trying to get alittle more serious about my training, and I know that my diet's as important as my weight training, but haven't given it the focus it needs before.

Thanx

[Slightly Enhanced]

If you are not on AS then most “experts” use the 1g/lean pound (weight – fat) method. So by this measure you should be getting enough protein.

Most will tell you to divide that 200g by six to spread out your protein evenly throughout the day. This is a perfectly legitimate recommendation.

Dr Clay Hyght just wrote an article for some supplement article. It stated that there was no difference between taking it evenly or in big chunks. I would up my post w/o intake to 60g and spread out the rest.

[jsjs24]

Good info Slightly Enhanced.

[klipsch]

Thank you much for the legit info. I think I read that same article about lumping it up vs spreading it out. There's just so much info out there, that I get confused about what to do, or not do.
That's why I decided to ask in here, since most of the posts that I have read, at least make it alittle clearer.
As far as the carb/protein ratio...I'm thinking of grabbing a 10lb tub of one of the gainers, and run that through it's duration for a post w/o. Any thoughts/suggestions?
I just can't see myself pounding down a complete meal after my w/o at 6:00 AM.

[AnotherUser]

be careful about the weight gainers, they often have a lot of fat. If there's more than 2-3g, I wouldn't use it.

I've often seen a 2:1, carbs: protein ratio suggested. I personally go 34g carbs and 41g of protein, but I'm trying to lean up a bit. I haven't really noticed any difference between that and when I was eating about 70g of carbs and 60g of protein, except I'm not getting fat The gains have been fine.

[Slightly Enhanced]

Originally posted by AnotherUser
be careful about the weight gainers, they often have a lot of fat. If there's more than 2-3g, I wouldn't use it.

I've often seen a 2:1, carbs: protein ratio suggested. I personally go 34g carbs and 41g of protein, but I'm trying to lean up a bit. I haven't really noticed any difference between that and when I was eating about 70g of carbs and 60g of protein, except I'm not getting fat The gains have been fine.

I agree. There are better and definitely healthier alternatives than Weight Gainers.

[jackjuice]

As said in the above threads, shoot for 1g/lb of body weight. To answer your question about how much per serving, 50g's should be the most after your workout only. Any other meal you should shoot for between 30 and 40 grams. To much protein in one meal is also stored as fat.