Thread: Difference Between Carbs

I guess it depends if you're ok with all the sugar from the fruits. Personally, I eat 2 (sometimes 3) pieces of fruit per day.

How much fruit are you talking about?

two bananas, an orange, and two 8 oz. servings of 100% grape fruit juice..

dude add some complex carbs like brown rice, yams/sweet potatos, or sprouted grain bread.

I think you need a variety of carbs dont you?

Also are you bulking or cutting?

i supposed im bulking because im definitly not cutting, but not really looking to go back to the weight i was before near 180.

i really do, huh. i've been napping after school, and then going to the gym and downing some grape juice works out so quickly...

I think it's wise to add complex carbs like brown rice and yams. Even if its for the increased nutrient content... It's just what ive been taught. I dont even really know the answer to this question... Can we get an expert in here?

But I'm going to be honest. I'm talking right outta my ass. Smell that? Thats my ass talking. I honestly have no idea why you need complex carbs.

Ummm yeah, I would think about adding in some starchy carbs. 1 cup of oats and 2 slices of bread are not adequate imo. You need more muscle glycogen and fruit is known more for liver glycogen Fruit does help some with muscle glycogen but not enough.

Originally Posted by Jodi

Ummm yeah, I would think about adding in some starchy carbs. 1 cup of oats and 2 slices of bread are not adequate imo. You need more muscle glycogen and fruit is known more for liver glycogen Fruit does help some with muscle glycogen but not enough.

Therrrrrrrrrre we go...

jodi - honestly, are you single?

LMAO - yeah, sorta. why do u ask?

Originally Posted by Jodi

LMAO - yeah, sorta. why do u ask?

He likes older women...

If you are bulking then you will probably need to add in some starchy carbs just to get the calories density required (although you could just jack up the fats instead)...

But if you were cutting you could probably get away with just using fruit, vegetables and a bit of dairy as your primary carb sources +/- a little starchy/sugar stuff around workouts.

Originally Posted by Jodi

LMAO - yeah, sorta. why do u ask?

just playing around, but your quite the find for whomever you end up with.

Originally Posted by myCATpowerlifts

He likes older women...

actually im partial to girls my own age, if you must know.

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

If you are bulking then you will probably need to add in some starchy carbs just to get the calories density required (although you could just jack up the fats instead)...

But if you were cutting you could probably get away with just using fruit, vegetables and a bit of dairy as your primary carb sources +/- a little starchy/sugar stuff around workouts.

another great post.

im really trying to stay inbetween cutting and bulking, yet not in the maintenance mode because im wanting to get bigger through HIT.

i'm probably doing just fine with the whole wheat bread, the oats in the morning, and the brown rice/sweet potato at dinner amonst all the fruits, dairy, and veggies.

excellent help, you two. much appreciated.