3 1/2 weeks out, need advice

[musclemass22]

I am about 3 1/2 weeks out from my second show. Both times, I have basically just done a high protein, moderate carb, low fat diet with tons of cardio. With new job, have not had as much time to do as much cardio as I want to do. I want some advice on whether I should try some carb cycling these last few weeks, and if so, what would the amount be on a "high-carb" day? any advice would be much appreciated, thx

 

[GeneticFreak18]

i would carb deplete for the final two weeks weeks and then carb up at 600-800g carbs 3 or 2 days prior to the show.

 

[silverbackn]

I did this the last 3 weeks:
Monday 150
Tuesday 50
Wednesday 100
Thursday 50
Friday 100
Saturday 150
Sunday 50

I'm pretty sure that's how I rolled. It worked great for me.

 

[musclemass22]

I just started doing it yesterday. I had 67 grams of carbs. Going to do the same thing today and then eat about 150 on Saturday and repeat. I could see a difference this morning during posing. I will carb load starting on the Wednesday before the show(200-250 per day) This sound like a good plan? Your advice is great, thx a lot

 

[GeneticFreak18]

i dont agree with either idea...deplete your body and then load, dont load and then load more, your going to spill over man...i'm telling you

 

[musclemass22]

How low do you think I should go? below 50grams is pretty damn difficult. And 600-800grams for loading phase? I guess I should have told you this is a natural show and I am not a big guy--5'8" 169. Open to any advice though

 

[silverbackn]

I guess I should clarify my previous post. The week before the show I depleted Monday through Wednesday, I had 50g's of carbs on Thursday, then I had 150g's of carbs on Friday. I didn't do a real fierce carb up. In retrospect, I will load a little more aggressively next time. I was 215 at the early weigh ins Friday night.

 

[GeneticFreak18]

How low do you think I should go? below 50grams is pretty damn difficult. And 600-800grams for loading phase? I guess I should have told you this is a natural show and I am not a big guy--5'8" 169. Open to any advice though

well yes that definately changes alot, dont go 600-800gs of carbs cut it in half, still deplete a week before you carb up

 

[silverbackn]

i would carb deplete for the final two weeks weeks and then carb up at 600-800g carbs 3 or 2 days prior to the show.

You went 0 carbs for 2 weeks? I only depleted for 3 days.

 

[GeneticFreak18]

yeah man and i came in shredded, it gives you a better carb load that way i beleive, other wise i always came in too smooth