Please help with macros

[juggernaut]

Never said they were necessary but have you been on a diet without carbs or a very low carb for a long period of time? How did you feel? Did you build muscle? Did you have any sort of carb up days, reigemen or etc?
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But you havent explained your rationale. Please do. All you did was a question right back. Explain.

 

[OutWhey]

But you havent explained your rationale. Please do. All you did was a question right back. Explain.

We all have our own rationals on things. Whether it is diet, training, bodybuilding or even life. No one will ever agree with everyone.

I can see where this is going and I apologize to the OP for giving you suggestions or any kind of help. I guess I am wasting my clients money and the success rate they have is all false.

But I am sure some of you will disagree but here you go:


Carbohydrates are one of the main fuels for your muscles and brain. If your body does not have any use for the glucose, it is converted into glycogen and stored it in the liver and muscles as an energy reserve.

If you eat a low carb diet, it is less efficient for your body to store glycogen in your body. You may notice an energy drain if you do not watch it. A glycogen drain will make you may feel listless and uninterested in exercising.

When you reduce your carbohydrate calories, your body will start to use up glycogen stores. Low glycogen forces your body to switch to using more body fat for energy and begin converting amino acids from proteins to fuel. Using fats and amino acids this way is inefficient - it pulls amino acids away from proteins. This has additional negative effects and potentially weakens your immune defenses. The amino acids and minerals found in protein are necessary in muscular development. Carbohydrates, especially complex carbohydrates are the most effecient fuel source for muscles and brain.

If you feel as if you woudl like to continues, then please contact me via PM. I am through with this thread.

 

[Built]

No need to be through with it - nobody's mad here.

My guidelines offer minimums for protein and fat, nothing more. Carbohydrate intake is a matter of personal preference and comfort. I'm fine with that. But Conrad, you kinda "corrected" my post and made it seem as though there is a recommended minimum for carbs, when there really is none. There isn't a maximum for them, either, or for any of the macronutrients - provided you remain within your calorie-limit.

 

[juggernaut]

We all have our own rationals on things. Whether it is diet, training, bodybuilding or even life. No one will ever agree with everyone.

I can see where this is going and I apologize to the OP for giving you suggestions or any kind of help. I guess I am wasting my clients money and the success rate they have is all false.

But I am sure some of you will disagree but here you go:


Carbohydrates are one of the main fuels for your muscles and brain. If your body does not have any use for the glucose, it is converted into glycogen and stored it in the liver and muscles as an energy reserve.

If you eat a low carb diet, it is less efficient for your body to store glycogen in your body. You may notice an energy drain if you do not watch it. A glycogen drain will make you may feel listless and uninterested in exercising.

When you reduce your carbohydrate calories, your body will start to use up glycogen stores. Low glycogen forces your body to switch to using more body fat for energy and begin converting amino acids from proteins to fuel. Using fats and amino acids this way is inefficient - it pulls amino acids away from proteins. This has additional negative effects and potentially weakens your immune defenses. The amino acids and minerals found in protein are necessary in muscular development. Carbohydrates, especially complex carbohydrates are the most effecient fuel source for muscles and brain.

If you feel as if you woudl like to continues, then please contact me via PM. I am through with this thread.

Then how is it I am able to continue growing on a low carb diet with higher fats and 40-60g of carbs a day?
And by the way, this is a forum. You discuss opinions in forums. You back it up. To shy away from a thread because you were asked to back up an assertion without any rhyme or reason is a pussy move. Just saying.

 

[EOD]

Dnt take it so personal Conrad. I appreciate the help bro. I'll keep wrking on the diet and come back.

 

[OutWhey]

Not offended OP, and nothing is taken personal.

 

[Arra]

When you reduce your carbohydrate calories, your body will start to use up glycogen stores. Low glycogen forces your body to switch to using more body fat for energy and begin converting amino acids from proteins to fuel. Using fats and amino acids this way is inefficient - it pulls amino acids away from proteins. This has additional negative effects and potentially weakens your immune defenses. The amino acids and minerals found in protein are necessary in muscular development. Carbohydrates, especially complex carbohydrates are the most effecient fuel source for muscles and brain.

I think you're thinking of ketones, which are a byproduct of fat, not of protein and fat, as originally thought. You're actually in a decreased state of catabolism while in ketosis. (if you're eating 20-35+% protein)

 

[Built]

I think you're thinking of ketones, which are a byproduct of fat, not of protein and fat, as originally thought. You're actually in a decreased state of catabolism while in ketosis. (if you're eating 20-35+% protein)

Thank you for this Arra.
Ketosis happens when we starve - it's a protective mechanism to conserve muscle. I rely upon it heavily while dieting, for this and for the improved satiety it affords me.

 

[juggernaut]

Thank you for this Arra.
Ketosis happens when we starve - it's a protective mechanism to conserve muscle. I rely upon it heavily while dieting, for this and for the improved satiety it affords me.

THIS!!
Good job Arra!