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Does anyone low carb and weight lift?
- Thread starter JACO1974
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How low is ur carbs intake. Carbs are ur body's preferred fuel source- ur muscles, brain and other tissues rely heavily on a continued supply of carbs to satisfy immediate and long-term energy demands. During resistance training, the body relies mostly on carbs for fuel, and the amount u have stored in ur body will affect ur stamina and endurance. Bodybuilder's daily carb intake should consist of 2-3 grams per pound of bodyweight, about 50-60% of total daily cals (Muscle & Fitness, Feb03). Bottom line if ur not getting enough carbs u can place ur muscle gains, metabolism and energy at risk.
JACO1974 said:
I have no problem lifting weights while on a TKD. I used a traditional 4 day split routine and HST while on a TKD with no problems...
I do low carb, but have cheat meals scheduled in usually once a week. My low carb may not be low to some, but then to others it could be almost no carb. You really need to find the program that works best for you, be it low carb or carb cycling. I wouldnt suggest cutting them out completely, your body needs them for fuel. Have you read the stickys under the diet and nutrition section? Lots of great information there.
Ps....Welcome to IM!
Ps....Welcome to IM!
Hi, Jason -
I can do a low-ish carb regimen (40%C/40%P/20%F) as maintenance. My lifting's fine, and it's perfectly liveable.
Anything lower than that, and my life begins to suck without higher cal/carb days (best for me seems to be every three-four days, and the higher days come out to about 50% carb usually). If I'm doing that kind of cycle, I'll put heavier lifting days (legs and back especially) either on or the day after a higher day. There is a very definite drop in my squattin' and deading capacity if I'm two or three days into lower carb.
I can do a low-ish carb regimen (40%C/40%P/20%F) as maintenance. My lifting's fine, and it's perfectly liveable.
Anything lower than that, and my life begins to suck without higher cal/carb days (best for me seems to be every three-four days, and the higher days come out to about 50% carb usually). If I'm doing that kind of cycle, I'll put heavier lifting days (legs and back especially) either on or the day after a higher day. There is a very definite drop in my squattin' and deading capacity if I'm two or three days into lower carb.
