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From: "Bryan D. Andrews" <[log in to unmask]>
I am thinking a banana just before my protein shake (around 50g of
protein), but this still isn't anywhere near the 4 to 1 (carb to
protein) that many recommend. When added to the carbs in the shake I
would be getting around 40 g carbs and 50g protein.

>Thoughts?

How about the banana before the workout and a steak and salad about 45 min 
following the workout.  That gives you time for a cool down, a shower and 
fixing the meal.  Why the shake?   Oliva (who is behind on posts)