Carb cycling

[Jnc123]

Just wondering how many of you guys cycle carbs during a cut. And what are the pros and cons if any?

 

[Derek Wilson]

In order to burn fat, cells needs to be mobilized - fat is an efficient energy source and in a calorie deficit your body's natural response is to conserve energy.
Example Meal Plan - Can modify to fit your needs. Don't worry if you can't stick to the cycle perfectly, the basic idea is 2 days very low to no carbs, 1 day about 50-70 g/day moderate, 1 day high about 100-140g/day. There is an inverse relationship to carbs and healthy fats. Protein is stagnant at 1-2g/lean body weight. Closer to 2g if you train heavy/& frequent.


Day 1&2 No Carbs set to males 170lbs


Meal 1: Omelette 4-5 eggs whites, 2 whole eggs, broccoli, onions


Meal 2: 6-8 ounces (chicken, turkey meat, fish) with any type of green vegetable - with 1/2 avocado (2 tbs guacamole)


Meal 3: variation of 2 if possible, otherwise add 1 protein shake


Meal 4: 6-8 ounce salmon or grass fed beef/bison w/ large salad


Snacks: 1-3/ day of either Quest bar, whey protein isolate, or organic sliced turkey breast
* add all natural peanut or almond butter to protein shake * use unsweetened almond milk** with turkey add handful of almonds


Day 3
Meal 1: 6 egg white omelette w/ onions, broccoli, peppers add 1/2 oatmeal for breakfast


Meal 2: turkey sandwich on Ezekiel bread w/ mustard


Meal 3: grilled chicken salad w/ tomatoes oil & vinegar (or protein shake)


Meal 4: lean protein 1 medium sweet potato w/ asparagus


Snacks: * keep the same. Try for protein shake after workout


Day 4
Same as day 3, add 1 Apple to your snack, and 100g blueberries to a protein shake (do not add the peanut or almond butter)


Repeat Cycle


*Days you plan on drinking be conscious to stay low in carbs


*if you plan on working on in the evening, try to not eat your first meal until 10am


*lift weights 4-5 days a week. Don't do cardio the first 3 weeks if you choice to follow


*Female's Keep protein between 100-125 grams/day (this is about 2 whole chicken breasts, an egg white omelette consisting of 5 egg whites, and 1 protein shake)

 

[Derek Wilson]

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[blergs.]

I like carb cycling. 1-2 days low carb 2-3 days med carb and 1-2 days high carb (cheat days) and repeat. ofcourse also watching the general area of daily calorie amount.

 

[Derek Wilson]

My plan consisted of 2 carb days and they were on Monday and Thursday.


All other days I only ate a MAX of 50 carbs. On Carb days I would eat anywhere over 250 Carbs to replenish.


The only supplement I took was a fat burner.