Cortisol that builds up when training and has reduces your bodies ability to synthesise protein and helps your body to be better able to use protein as energy when your glycogen levels are low,like during exercise.
Our bodies simply don't understand we need that protein to improve our gains!
How do I stop this gains stealing menace I hear you plead?
The answer is eat something!
High GI foods consumed with lean protein straight after training will reduce your cortisol level!
High GI carbs make your insulin spike ,which helps restore muscle glycogen!
If we have plenty of glycogen then nasty old cortisol has no need to steal our precious protein!
If you can't handle or don't have time to grab some grub you can always make sure you are packing a protein shake which is a good mix of carbs and protein!
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