Started counting calories and eating clean this new year on my first cut. Initially I was simply counting total calories (keeping it between 1600-1800/day and eating as much protein as possible) while lifting 5 times/week (3 heavy 2 circuit) and some steady state cardio after each workout (I know HIIT is optimal for FL but because i have to do my cardio after a taxing workout, I only have the energy for 30 mins at steady state).
I reently began counting Grams for each Protein - Carbs -Fats and realized my carbs are pretty high. I am getting about 180 grams of protein 150 grams of Carbs and about 40 grams of Fat.
This seems like too much carbs on a Cutting cycle, but I can’t figure out how to decrease these numbers…My carbs come from Oatmeal in the morning, Almonds and Vegetables…
Is it Okay to have more than 100g of carbs/day while cutting if they are mainly coming from these sources and not starchy carbs?
If not, what substitutes should be made in my diet?
1- I was under the impression that your first meal and PWO meal should contain a good amount of carbs.
2- Fat, 150 grams? that’s a Load more than I’m getting, where would I get them from?
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Really.
You asked for a SUGGESTION, and I gave you one. There are many ways to lose fat. A low carb approach is a good one. Nobody ever said you MUST eat carbs for breakfast. If you MUST eat carbs for breakfast, eat fruit. That and after a wokrout are the OPTIMAL times to eat carbs. But it’s not necessary.
My flip flop statement was just and illustration. If 150 grams of fat (1,350 cal ) doesn’t fit into your daily requirements, then adjust it. However, on a low carb diet, you need to eat a good amount of fat. Do the math for your body weight and figure it out. As far as what you should eat to obtain that, I think you can research different foods and find out for yourself.
Thanks Cueball, I wasn’t trying to second guess you (I apologize if that’s how read it).
The Bigger question I guess I am trying to get at is whether there is a difference between eating starchy carbs vs carbs found in vegetables/fruits or almonds. Or are carbs just carbs, and vegetables and almonds will have the same effect as eating whole wheat bread when it comes to your body storing fat!?
[quote]G-men27 wrote:
Thanks Cueball, I wasn’t trying to second guess you (I apologize if that’s how read it).
The Bigger question I guess I am trying to get at is whether there is a difference between eating starchy carbs vs carbs found in vegetables/fruits or almonds. Or are carbs just carbs, and vegetables and almonds will have the same effect as eating whole wheat bread when it comes to your body storing fat!?
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