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Core diet & Endurox question

Laura SearleLaura Searle
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Hello- I've been looking into the Core Diet on the EN site. I follow a pretty similar diet, but what concerns me is the lack of fat that they are recommending. I do a lot better on full-fat dairy, butter, etc which I think helps my blood sugar stay lower. But maybe there is a reason to lower the fat- GI issues when training, maybe? I'm also wondering about Endurox. I've been losing a little more weight than I'd like and I know I need to do something immediately after exercise- Has anyone tried this? I try to stay away from soy, and this has soy protein, but I'm willing to try it if it has a good protein:carb ratio. I usually use whey protein in milk with fruit. I like the information on macro timing and avoiding process foods.

I'd love some advice. Is the book worth getting? Is Endurox worth it?

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  • Trish MarshallTrish Marshall
    I have used endurox for recovery in the past.  However, I JUST hired a nutritionist to help me lose some body fat and improve recovery.  I'm 53 so keeping fat on is NOT a problem lol.  My gal suggested using whey with rice milk  or banana to get a better carb protein balance, saying that protein alone was not sufficient in carbs and endurox alone low in protein ( for me anyways as a menopausal athlete trying to improve body comp and recovery).  Sounds like you are pretty much doing that but perhaps need more calories in your whey recovery shakes? Good luck!
  • Gordon CherwoniakGordon Cherwoniak

    I utilized the core diet and had a plan written by one of their nutritionists several years ago.  I had great success in losing the weight when on the plan, and had good energy for the OS workouts once I increased the calories a little.  I also used Endurox and found it good to get something in my system right after the workout.  If you want to stay away from soy I'm sure there are options.  I know chocolate milk is listed as a good recovery drink by many.  I don't like chocolate milk so have never looked in to it further. 

    One quick search and I found the following on one website, I'd check the calorie content to be sure

    CHOCOLATE MILK:
    8 oz.
    226 calories
    32g carbs (32 g sugars)
    9g protein
    9g fat (5g saturated fat)
    Vitamin E: 0
    L-arginine: 0
    L-glutamine: 0

    ENDUROX R4:
    8 oz.
    270 calories
    52g carbs (40g sugar)
    13g protein
    1g fat (0g saturated fat)

    I've never used the core diet book so can't comment on that.

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