after a weight cut, whats your protocol for post weigh in re feeds? Are their certain foods that are better than others to gain back as much weight as possible without reaching havoc on your stomach?
Andrew Serrano Answered question April 28, 2018
Good evening,
There is a lot of good literature on how to re feed and many times it can be very subjective based on the sport, time after weigh in and the individual. I have been cutting weight since my days in the Muay Thai ring 12 years ago and here are a few concrete rules I use till this day.
- Re feeds are more about hydration than food. Make sure to replenish your fluids with adequate sodium intake and water. (I used to fill my gallons with electrolytes, sodium, creatine etc. Sodium and Fluids are thee MOST important factors for putting on weight!!)
- Don’t try any new foods. Instead of eating junk, make your own meals or if on the road, eat from places that make clean foods and something you have back at home.
- DON’T BINGE!! Binging right after weigh ins or any time during the day can destroy your stomach and leave you bloated and not wanting to eat for hours.
- Eat every 1 to 1.5 hours on the hour or whatever break down allows your stomach to eat food often. Set alarms and have smaller and controlled portions throughout the day. This will also prevent getting that post meal drowsiness that can knock you out and make you miss a meal or more hydration!
Also, Brain Carroll has a detailed E-Book on how he mastered weight cuts in his career. That might give you even more tools for your tool box. Link below:
Hope these help and you can reach me at @thebattleaxegym on Instagram through DM.
cheers,
MDLP
Mike De La Pava Answered question April 24, 2018
Mike has it covered here.
It really just depends on what works for you. But, Hydration is key.
There are many methods out there. I cover it all in my book posted above.
If it’s a big cut, you’ll have to be more aggressive on the refeed, IV bags etc.
If you’re not cutting much, there isn’t much reason to be so aggressive.
Brian Carroll Answered question April 28, 2018
Mike’s recommendations are great, here’s a few specifics I use.
-For hydration I put sodium tablets in all the water I drink post weigh in and throughout the meet. You can find good ones on amazon that aren’t expensive. Otherwise salt your food up.
– I stick to easy to digest carbs so you can eat more frequently without upsetting your stomach, white rice with soy sauce and sweet potatoes is what I go with.
Andrew Serrano Answered question April 28, 2018
