GI Rating of Oatmuscle and HRS

**FIT42** · 02-20-2008, 01:31 PM

Hi there Alex,

I really like the taste of HRS with my postworkout protein (Whey Fraction) and the fact that it keeps the muscle cells well hydrated. However, I assume the GI rating of HRS is pretty high, so I'm thinking of switching to Oatmuscle instead. I figure Oatmuscle must have a lower GI rating, so it's probably better for fat loss (which is my goal). So, what's the GI rating of HRS vs. Oatmuscle? The answer will help me make my decision.

Also, since I'm cutting, maybe I should just drop the carbs from the PWO shake altogether. What do you think? Currently I take in about 150 gms of carbs per day (complex as much as possible) and about 1500 cals--the rest of my diet is protein (about 150 grams) and fat (5 gms of fish oil daily), some monosaturated fats like olive oil a few times a week, as well as someo saturated fat in my 2% milk that I can't seem to give up entirely.

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Thanks for your help!

**AlexRogers** · 02-20-2008, 02:34 PM

The HRS or the oatmuscle has never been tested officially for its Gi property.

But the HRS is a brown rice product which means its got a gi between 65 and 85.

the oatmuscle is easy to estimate the GI...25....

I still think you need some carbs post..if not muscle is going to be chewed up. I just find that if I reduce me calories during the day (NOT around workouts, i start to lose bodyfat).

I still drink about 100 carbs and 25 peptopro which totals 500 calories during workout time.

Needless to say I did arms on Tuesday morning and got a big pump with the above drink. my arms are really really sore right now...

**FIT42** · 02-20-2008, 09:07 PM

Thanks for the fast reply! OK then, I'll stick with Oatmuscle/Whey Fraction for PWO.

One more question about carbs: In your opinion, is it true that insulin sensitivity is low at night and that eating carbs at night--even complex carbs--isn't smart for fat loss? (I find it hard to believe that it could really matter all that much as far as the time of day . . . )

**AlexRogers** · 02-21-2008, 09:18 AM

I think as long as you stick to natural sources of carbohydrates no matter what time of day it is going to have a minimal effect on the body's insulin response. Even so, insulin is not the root of all evil when it comes to fat loss.

**mrnick** · 02-28-2008, 05:58 PM

I thought that you wanted some quicker digesting carbs immediately after the workout?

In nutrition how different is your product from oatmeal?

**FIT42** · 02-28-2008, 06:45 PM

My understanding is that if you're trying to gain muscle, you DO need quick digesting carbs PWO. However, when trying to lose fat, you have to be willing to accept that you won't build any muscle; and therefore, the goal becomes hanging on to the muscle you do have. Since fast digesting carbs have the potential to be stored as fat--something a muscle builder is willing to risk--the person trying to lose fat should avoid that possibility. That's my understanding . . . Does that sound right (anyone)?

**AlexRogers** · 03-01-2008, 08:35 AM

Yep, in my life I have never gained muscle while reducing my bodyfat. I usually do this.

come march I start to watch what I eat. by the time summer gets here Im pretty ripped. This year my goal is to really have a good muscular stomach. (like yours