I think I am one of those who just does better with more carbs… I probably get at least 200 + grams on training days, sometimes more… and I’m a girl with prob half the body mass of most of the men on here.
Don’t be afaid of carbs: If you are lifting hard and heavy, your body will use them the way you want them to be used.
[quote]Trenchant wrote:
Dabba wrote:
Trenchant wrote:
GetSwole wrote:
11, but only on Tuesdays.
Haha I love it. It seems as though I’m one of the few who get over 400 grams/day here. Surprising, considering I’m one of the smallest.
I never understood why people seem to be so low-carb here. IMO, carbs can only help in the process of building muscle, and unless you’re cutting, I see no reason to limit them(unless you’re putting on WAY too much fat).
I try to take in over 400 grams/day. It seems like some people are more concerned with keeping fat at bay then gaining muscle.
That’s what I thought. But then again, maybe its just my body type. I’ve been stagnent with weight gain the last 3 weeks at 3750-4000 cal/training day and 3250-3500 on off days. I’m thinking 4500 cal might be in order. [/quote]
If you need around 4500+ calories to grow, then you probably should not be carb cycling IMHO. I think you should try taking in the same amount on your off days as on your training days and see if you start to gain.
[quote]Dabba wrote:
Trenchant wrote:
If you need around 4500+ calories to grow, then you probably should not be carb cycling IMHO. I think you should try taking in the same amount on your off days as on your training days and see if you start to gain.[/quote]
This is what I do. The only difference between an on day and an off day, is my Surge
I recently started carb cycling and I think it’s going help me get me over my irrational fear of carbs. My training on my high carb days is incredible and my muscles feel fuller and more dense already.
High Day - 175g
Medium Day - 100g
Low Day - <30g
Probably 100ish. Oat bran(waaay better than oatmeal imo, taste and when it comes to nutrition)in the morning with lots of fruit. And Surge.
[quote]jehovasfitness wrote:
Dabba wrote:
Trenchant wrote:
If you need around 4500+ calories to grow, then you probably should not be carb cycling IMHO. I think you should try taking in the same amount on your off days as on your training days and see if you start to gain.
This is what I do. The only difference between an on day and an off day, is my Surge[/quote]
Yeah, your probably right. I’m going to start keeping them up every day.
I simply cannot put on size and strength without carbs, it just ain’t happening without carbs. Sure I get leaner with an ultra low carb diet, but I sacrifice strength, endurance and size.
I guess it depends on what’s more important to you, I’m more of a functional kind of guy.
EDIT -
Oh this thread is a year old, never mind!
Averaging about 550g carbs past few weeks
High day: ~150ish
Med: ~100
Low (off days): <50 from only fruits/vegetables
Oooh carb cycler, nice Wapptor. I’m slightly different but yeah this is for my next mass gaining phase.
High 440
Mod 280
Low 190
120g on off days and about 200g on training days. The cycling seems to work. Your body needs some carbs (sugar). No need to deprive it just choose the right ones. Low glycemic fruits work best for me. I have to go easy on the starches.
<30 Mon-Fri
A million on Saturday and Sunday
[quote]CrookedCrown wrote:
<30 Mon-Fri
A million on Saturday and Sunday
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Are the million on Saturday and Sunday from beer???
Low- 100 grams
Med- 250 grams
High 500 grams
Based off of Shelby’s ebook.
[quote]kettlebill wrote:
Are the million on Saturday and Sunday from beer???
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Sadly… No.
Well, maybe a few.
Mostly pancakes, pasta, rice, sammiches, pizza, and fruits.
[quote]CrookedCrown wrote:
kettlebill wrote:
Are the million on Saturday and Sunday from beer???
Sadly… No.
Well, maybe a few.
Mostly pancakes, pasta, rice, sammiches, pizza, and fruits.[/quote]
If it works…rock it!
from Feb 1st to April 30 I averaged 370g of carbs & 30g of fiber. obsessive-compulsive fitday tracking FTW
between 600-1000 maybe more,
and l still gotz da hawt abz,
thanks dad
171 grams of carbs from green vegetables and some fruit daily
300-400 training days. 200-300 non-training days. It’s just hard to get 4000kcals without them.