No idea about nutrition and diet.

[Mase_]

Ok so i've searched through the forums and i'm more confused than when i started out.
I'm going to start doing something like the stronglifts 5x5, what sort of thing do i need to eat when, how much, what stuff can i take to work so i don't end up using the snack machine?

Keep it as simple and straight forward as possible as i have no idea really about this. If there are any books that you guys would recommend so that i can read up on nutrition and what and when to eat i would appreciate any pointers.

Cheers.

[dope540]

true, what LH said.

you have to give us something to work with and most common stuff will have been answered in previous threads. just have a nosy in the search and see if any of it answers your questions.

[Newby]

On the bottom of the 20 super foods link it says only eat carbs after your workout. I've been having a bowl of porridge and a banana before my workout which is wrong then?

[greg]

Have a good meal an hour or 2 before workout this will give you the energy to lift weights.

A simple whey shake afterwards is important then your main meal within 90mins of the gym. I personally add a small scoop of maltodextrin but with research it appears not to be vital.

[Newby]

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On the bottom of the 20 super foods link it says only eat carbs after your workout. I've been having a bowl of porridge and a banana before my workout which is wrong then?

This also seems to conflict with people saying have a bowl of oats first thing in the morning.