Just a quick question, I’m going to follow carb cycling as outlined here: Strength Training, Bodybuilding & Online Supplement Store - T NATION
I’m just wondering if I should keep the carbs within the 1st + 2nd meal (and PWO, maybe some before/during) and then the other meals would just have vegetables (broccoli, carrots, etc because they are “free” carbs)?
Similar setup for my low/moderate days except I’d have some added fat (if needed) on those days too.
I’d keep them with 1st meal, and with pre-workout meal. If it’s a high intake day, you can spread 'em out a bit, but I’d still keep most at those two times, and definitely taper off towards later in the day, as metabolism will naturally slow.
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[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
I’d keep them with 1st meal, and with pre-workout meal. If it’s a high intake day, you can spread 'em out a bit, but I’d still keep most at those two times, and definitely taper off towards later in the day, as metabolism will naturally slow.
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Are you saying there is no need for a post-workout meal? (assuming pre-workout meal + some protein during?) I thought a PWO meal 30-60 mins after (even if implementing pre/during-workout nutrition) would make sense since just about everything I’ve read said the 2 hours after training creates a “window” where it’s super important to get some carbs and protein.
Either way you answered my initial question, thanks.
a Post workout feeding isn’t a bad option, I’ve just personally found that keeping the majority of my intake before the actual training session, and then using Anaconda/Mag-10 during the session (so I don’t really get so horribly run down/depleted), has allowed me better gains and muscle retention. Of course I also train in the evenings, so I just have a regular P+F meal about an hour afterward.
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I train in the evenings too, so I think for low/moderate days I will do as you’ve said, and for the high days I’ll spread the carbs a bit to accommodate a PWO meal and adjust from there.
Thanks