Carb Cycling Questions

Jill · 10-12-2003, 08:39 PM

Im considering tying the carb cycling, to shed some unwanted body fat. Ive read the article by Twin Peaks, and have some questions to those of you who have tried it. Your input would be greatly appreciated!

5-6 meals a day? I plan to do just 5 (6 is too much) How would one decide?

Each of the 3 days one would have 2 fat sources per day. I NEVER eat higher fat protein sources...(dark meat etc) Would that mean I add another fat source each day??

Im 145 pounds, which means on a low carb day I would require 145 grams of carbs. Split into 2/5 meals, so 73 grams of carbs at 2 different meals?

Hi, Low, No, any recommend sequence???

Do you have to add fruit to carb meals (Im not a big fruit person)??
Thanks for the input people!

naturalguy · 10-13-2003, 06:38 AM

Twin Peak · 10-13-2003, 07:41 AM

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Originally posted by Jill
5-6 meals a day? I plan to do just 5 (6 is too much) How would one decide?

Its a matter of personal preference and convenience.

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Originally posted by Jill
Each of the 3 days one would have 2 fat sources per day. I NEVER eat higher fat protein sources...(dark meat etc) Would that mean I add another fat source each day??

In your case, assuming you are consuming adequate fish oil, add 10-15 grams of fat from an appropriate source (flax, etc).

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Originally posted by Jill
Im 145 pounds, which means on a low carb day I would require 145 grams of carbs. Split into 2/5 meals, so 73 grams of carbs at 2 different meals?

Yes.

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Originally posted by Jill
Hi, Low, No, any recommend sequence???

The order is not critical, but I suggest low, high, no, for a few reasons.

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Originally posted by Jill
Do you have to add fruit to carb meals (Im not a big fruit person)??

No, you can do without, it just sends a stronger fed signal.

Jill · 10-13-2003, 11:05 AM

Thanks!

Why the suggested order?

Twin Peak · 10-13-2003, 11:12 AM

I find it easier to get through a no carb day, knowing that the high carb day is next.

Jill · 10-13-2003, 11:32 AM

So order is just preference, right? Do your really believe in this diet? Have you had much success? For some reason my weight keeps going up

and I really havent changed my diet lately, and Its fairly clean. Ive gotta try something. Would SF jam be okay to eat? How about NORMAL peanut putter? I could eat the stuff out of the jar

I cant stand the natural stuff, bought it, and it just sits there.

Leslie · 10-13-2003, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Jill
Im 145 pounds, which means on a low carb day I would require 145 grams of carbs. Split into 2/5 meals, so 73 grams of carbs at 2 different meals?

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Yes.

Actually, if she is only having 5 meals instead of 6, she would need 2 carbs meals at 48g each instead of 3 meals at 48g. Not half the carbs(73g) in two meals, no?

Jill · 10-13-2003, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by Leslie
Originally posted by Jill
Im 145 pounds, which means on a low carb day I would require 145 grams of carbs. Split into 2/5 meals, so 73 grams of carbs at 2 different meals?

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Yes.

Actually, if she is only having 5 meals instead of 6, she would need 2 carbs meals at 48g each instead of 3 meals at 48g. Not half the carbs(73g) in two meals, no?

I read that its 1 carb per pound of body weight. (split into 3, or 2 for me) Im confused

Twin Peak · 10-13-2003, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by Jill
Do your really believe in this diet? Have you had much success?

Although I know it wasn't intended this way, I find these two questions rather insulting to my integrity.

If the answers were not yes, and yes, respectively, why would I write it? And since the article accounts my success as well as others, either you didn't read it, as you say, or your question my veracity.

Is it the only diet that can/will work? No.

Leslie · 10-13-2003, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by Jill

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Originally posted by Leslie
Originally posted by Jill
Im 145 pounds, which means on a low carb day I would require 145 grams of carbs. Split into 2/5 meals, so 73 grams of carbs at 2 different meals?

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Yes.

Origianlly posted by Leslie
Actually, if she is only having 5 meals instead of 6, she would need 2 carbs meals at 48g each instead of 3 meals at 48g. Not half the carbs(73g) in two meals, no?

I read that its 1 carb per pound of body weight. (split into 3, or 2 for me) Im confused

Yes it is 1g per pound of BW, but the article states to subtract one carb meal if you are doing 5 meals a day instead of 6. I do not think TP caught the number of grams you posted. It should be BW 145 x 1 g carb= 145g carbs divided by 3 meals= 45g at each. But you are eatting 5 meals not 6, so you should only have 2 meals of 45g.
the same goes for high carb day- If you eat 5 meals and not 6, only 3 (instead of 4) of your measl should contain high carbs.

TP, please correct me if I am wrong.

Twin Peak · 10-13-2003, 12:23 PM

No Leslie, Jill had it right. You reduce the number of carb meals, but not the total number of carbs.

**Jodi** · 10-13-2003, 12:24 PM

That's how I followed it as well if I did 5 meals instead of 6.

Jill · 10-13-2003, 12:27 PM

Actually I did read the article several times, and was unaware that YOU wrote it! (TWIN PEAK? I get it!) I simply wanted someones opinion who had tried the diet. I know that there are alot of diets that do work, this is just one that Id like to try. No insults were ment either.

I simply wanted some imput!: Your opiions are greatly appreciated.

Leslie · 10-13-2003, 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by Twin Peak
No Leslie, Jill had it right. You reduce the number of carb meals, but not the total number of carbs.

Well shit- all long I could have been having 75g carbs per meal instead of 50g. And you didnt catch this?

Pfff. I think I need to find a new trainer.

PS Sorry for the confusion Jill

Jill · 10-13-2003, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by Jodi
That's how I followed it as well if I did 5 meals instead of 6.

So you took your bodyweight=# of carbs / 2? RIGHT

**Jodi** · 10-13-2003, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by Twin Peak
No Leslie, Jill had it right. You reduce the number of carb meals, but not the total number of carbs.

Shit, now you tell me!

Leslie · 10-13-2003, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by Jodi
Shit, now you tell me!

I am confused. You did it my way(incorrect) or TP's way(correct)?

Man he is asking for an ass whoopin in Vegas

Jill · 10-13-2003, 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by Leslie
Well shit- all long I could have been having 75g carbs per meal instead of 50g. And you didnt catch this?

Pfff. I think I need to find a new trainer.

PS Sorry for the confusion Jill

You are 2 cute!

Do any of you have a respose to my peanut butter question? One again i hate the nat suff

But could seriously eat the 'good' stuff out of the jar with a spoon

I know its gonna be a no-no

Leslie · 10-13-2003, 12:44 PM

I would steer clear of the "good stuff". Its the good stuff for a reason- has added sugar, carbs and hydrogenated oil.

So here is the answer you expected:
no-no

**Jodi** · 10-13-2003, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by Leslie

I am confused. You did it my way(incorrect) or TP's way(correct)?

Man he is asking for an ass whoopin in Vegas

I did it the same way you did and I still do. Fuck I could have been eating more.

Leslie · 10-13-2003, 12:47 PM

My thoughts exactly

Well tommorow is LOW for me

Jill · 10-13-2003, 12:50 PM

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Originally posted by Jodi

I did it the same way you did and I still do. Fuck I could have been eating more.

You girls make me laugh!

I'd be choked too If i had been eating less when I could have been eating more!

I always wanna eat more, who doesn't? Hey ladies how many fish oils per day / grams? confused: 10-20 grams, right? just checkin

Leslie · 10-13-2003, 12:54 PM

At your weight I would suggest around 20 grams daily.
More if you are not having 2 "fat meals."

Jill · 10-13-2003, 12:56 PM

Oh ya, about the pb, darn!

How about 'light' or 'low fat' salad dressings? I know it says no, but the ones I buy are very low cal/ low fat. It says it allows only no cal dressings.

**dg806** · 10-13-2003, 12:58 PM

3-9g/day is normal.

Jill · 10-13-2003, 01:00 PM

Leslie, how do you feel on the no carb days? Especially when you have your meal after training? I'm just craving carbs.

By the way, are you a model? Do yopu compete? I checked out your gallery and you are smokin'!!!

For real, you are a hottie!

**Jodi** · 10-13-2003, 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by Leslie

My thoughts exactly

Well tommorow is LOW for me

I'm doing no carbs for the next 4 days. My choice.

Jill I would suggest 15-20 as well. No carbs days flat out suck but a carb day is just around the corner. You are hungry on no carbs days.

10-12-2003, 08:39 PM	#1
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Carb Cycling Questions BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Im considering tying the carb cycling, to shed some unwanted body fat. Ive read the article by Twin Peaks, and have some questions to those of you who have tried it. Your input would be greatly appreciated! 5-6 meals a day? I plan to do just 5 (6 is too much) How would one decide? Each of the 3 days one would have 2 fat sources per day. I NEVER eat higher fat protein sources...(dark meat etc) Would that mean I add another fat source each day?? Im 145 pounds, which means on a low carb day I would require 145 grams of carbs. Split into 2/5 meals, so 73 grams of carbs at 2 different meals? Hi, Low, No, any recommend sequence??? Do you have to add fruit to carb meals (Im not a big fruit person)?? Thanks for the input people!

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Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	Originally posted by Jill Im 145 pounds, which means on a low carb day I would require 145 grams of carbs. Split into 2/5 meals, so 73 grams of carbs at 2 different meals? Originally posted by Twin Peak Yes. Actually, if she is only having 5 meals instead of 6, she would need 2 carbs meals at 48g each instead of 3 meals at 48g. Not half the carbs(73g) in two meals, no?
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10-13-2003, 12:23 PM	#11
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10-13-2003, 11:05 AM	#4
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Thanks! Why the suggested order?

10-13-2003, 11:32 AM	#6
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	So order is just preference, right? Do your really believe in this diet? Have you had much success? For some reason my weight keeps going up and I really havent changed my diet lately, and Its fairly clean. Ive gotta try something. Would SF jam be okay to eat? How about NORMAL peanut putter? I could eat the stuff out of the jar I cant stand the natural stuff, bought it, and it just sits there.

10-13-2003, 12:24 PM	#12
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,226 Photos: 1	That's how I followed it as well if I did 5 meals instead of 6.
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10-13-2003, 12:27 PM	#13
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Actually I did read the article several times, and was unaware that YOU wrote it! (TWIN PEAK? I get it!) I simply wanted someones opinion who had tried the diet. I know that there are alot of diets that do work, this is just one that Id like to try. No insults were ment either. I simply wanted some imput!: Your opiions are greatly appreciated.

10-13-2003, 12:44 PM	#19
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	I would steer clear of the "good stuff". Its the good stuff for a reason- has added sugar, carbs and hydrogenated oil. So here is the answer you expected: no-no
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10-13-2003, 12:47 PM	#21
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	My thoughts exactly Well tommorow is LOW for me
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10-13-2003, 12:54 PM	#23
Leslie DOWNSIZING Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 2,911 Photos: 11	At your weight I would suggest around 20 grams daily. More if you are not having 2 "fat meals."
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10-13-2003, 12:56 PM	#24
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Oh ya, about the pb, darn! How about 'light' or 'low fat' salad dressings? I know it says no, but the ones I buy are very low cal/ low fat. It says it allows only no cal dressings.

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Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Leslie, how do you feel on the no carb days? Especially when you have your meal after training? I'm just craving carbs. By the way, are you a model? Do yopu compete? I checked out your gallery and you are smokin'!!! For real, you are a hottie!