Expert Dietitian Needed!

I came across an article today on caloriecount.about.com.  I typically consider this a trusted website with legitimate information.  Is there a dietitian in the house?  Read this and let me know your thoughts:


http://caloriecount.about.com/blog/partners/best-after-workout-drink-b461387?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_20101110&utm_term=continue1

In my opinion:

• A 16-ounce glass of fat free milk has 16 grams of protein.  By adding chocolate, will this add more protein?  If not, that's silly to me.  As long as you are not lactose intolerant, I recommend adding a scoop of protein powder (another 20-25 grams of protein) to the milk.  Or better yet, reduce your calories by skipping the milk altogether and mix with water instead.
• What this dietitian is referring to as a "workout" is actually a "cardio session".  She only mentions runners and cyclers in research results.  Why title this article The Best After-Workout Drink then?
• Why chocolate?  Did she ever mention this in the article?  Maybe I missed it.
• I prefer protein with muscle building amino acids like white fish after a workout, but if I am pressed for time, I make sure that I bring a shaker bottle with about 1.5 scoops of hydrolyzed whey protein to the gym.  It's easy and I know that I am getting everything that I need in a high protein, sugar free and fat free drink.
• Although your body naturally produces it, additional glutamine helps your body to recover properly from physical activity.  Immediately following a cardio workout, I add 10g of glutamine powder to 4 ounces of water and down it!  You can also find this non-essential amino acid naturally in foods like red meats, fish and nuts. (There is that fish again!)
• Let's face it.  This is a big, fancy website with lots of page impressions every day from people like you and me.  Personally, when I read one of the posted articles on caloriecount.about.com from a registered dietitian, I want to believe it.  Instead, I use what I believe is my common sense when actually doing something with my research.  In other words, I'm not running to the store to purchase fat free chocolate milk right now.
• Did you notice how many times the word "may" was used in this article?  I'm starting to digress.

That's my opinion.  Share yours!

Funny Excuse #32

Now that I'm training for competitions, I hear a lot of this..."I could never do what you do because I wasn't blessed with a high metabolism."

In my opinion:

You had a high metabolism at the age of 6 because you rode your bike everywhere, went to gymnastics or dance class every week or played on the softball team.  What do you do now as an adult?  Most would say that they sit at a desk all day, go home to cook for the family, put the kids to bed and then finally sit down to watch TV.  I see.  And then I hear that you weren't blessed with a high metabolism.  You were at least blessed with a brain, use it!

Become a healthier version of you if you choose to do so.  I agree that competing is over-the-top and I am absolutely not saying that everyone should try it, but if you are not satisfied with your appearance or your health, at least stop with the excuses and do something about it.  You must be willing to plan your healthy meals and make time for physical activity.  When you are ready to become a positive role model for your family and friends, make the commitment and stick with it.  Effort means very little without results.

Agree or disagree?