I keep thinking about asking this, but always forget. Since getting back in the pool when I can due to my work, surgeries, and just life...a couple years ago I noticed I burp a lot during my minute of rest and sometimes during a lap.
Does this happen to anyone else?
btw - I was finally able to get back up to 1800 yards during my lap swim a couple weeks ago 😄🏊*♀️
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I bet that's it. Whey causes stomach issues wiht a lot of people, but it is usually gas, rather than burping. That said......is there a reason you are drinking it before, rather than after, your workout? They are often referred to as "recovery" drinks, as your muscles need protein to help recover after a workout. Personally, I each greek yogurt with granola about 30 minutes before I swim.
The only reason is drink the protein shake (which is just water and the sugar free mix) is because I was using it as a pre workout. I don’t eat dairy or meat. So my protein levels were not enough to surpass my goal of 1800 yards like I did today with 1950 yards!!
I suppose I can try to not drink it tomorrow and see how it goes and if I have the natural strength to make it thru my swim?
Kari - good to know and yes, it is much more significant when I do hard sets and am underwater. But I’ve been above water the last week and just on a kickboard. Trying to keep my sore ear out of the water.
The only reason is drink the protein shake (which is just water and the sugar free mix) is because I was using it as a pre workout. I don’t eat dairy or meat. So my protein levels were not enough to surpass my goal of 1800 yards like I did today with 1950 yards!!
I suppose I can try to not drink it tomorrow and see how it goes and if I have the natural strength to make it thru my swim?
This is not what protein is for. Generally, carbs are energy. Protein is building blocks for cells and tissues.
This is not what protein is for. Generally, carbs are energy. Protein is building blocks for cells and tissues.
Geez...this is why I should NOT listen to the 22 year old meat head at th Nurtrishop!
Usually I will eat a couple eggs, English muffin, and some mozzarella cheese for breakfast. If I remmeber, I’ll make a couple peanut butter on whole grain crackers. But I forget 9 1/2 times out of 10!
This is not what protein is for. Generally, carbs are energy. Protein is building blocks for cells and tissues.
Geez...this is why I should NOT listen to the 22 year old meat head at th Nurtrishop!
Usually I will eat a couple eggs, English muffin, and some mozzarella cheese for breakfast. If I remmeber, I’ll make a couple peanut butter on whole grain crackers. But I forget 9 1/2 times out of 10!
That seems like it would be plenty of energy to get you through a workout two hours later. Heck, I workout first thing in the morning (5a) and all I have prior is a bowl of cereal :P
Geez...this is why I should NOT listen to the 22 year old meat head at th Nurtrishop!
Usually I will eat a couple eggs, English muffin, and some mozzarella cheese for breakfast. If I remmeber, I’ll make a couple peanut butter on whole grain crackers. But I forget 9 1/2 times out of 10!
Yes, no protein before the workout (or a race). Its actually detrimental because your body then spends lots of energy breaking it down. Try to take protein within about 30 min. of working out - that's when it will be most beneficial.
Carbs before you work out - I grab a piece of whole wheat bread on the way out the door at 5am and also a couple of swigs from my sports drink bottle (I use scratch but others work fine too)
