carb intake?

[lee b]

Im cutting at the moment so im reducing my carb intake.At the minute in consuming my carbs in the morning and my post workout shake. As i train in the late afternoon, do i need to be taking in carbs before my workout?

 

[swordfish151]

Im cutting at the moment so im reducing my carb intake.At the minute in consuming my carbs in the morning and my post workout shake. As i train in the late afternoon, do i need to be taking in carbs before my workout?

How many grams of carbs are you consuming daily?? And your cutting you dont need to consume carbs pre-workout...just as long as you got your meal (high protein w/veggies) in 1.5 hours before..

 

[javaguru]

It can be helpful to consume them before a workout; Depending on how it effects your workout. I recommend consuming a "light" protein and carb shake during or immediately before your workout, basically around 20g whey isolate and 40g dextrose or a dextrose/malto mix.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Since by your post you are currently proposing taking in carbs at but 2 meals, I would suggest why not do a TKD style diet? This seems it would fit your needs exactly.

 

[John WB]

Probably depends on the person.

I have to take carbs before my workout or else I'll have no energy for the workout.

 

[Lifterforlife]

Probably depends on the person.

I have to take carbs before my workout or else I'll have no energy for the workout.

Exactly why I suggested the TKD. It works for me. I have lots of trouble with a CKD for instance.

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

It all depends on what time of day you are doing your cardio and how many grams of overall carbs you are taking in. I am dieting right now and I do my cardio in the morning and have only a whey isolate shake before I go. That way there are no carbs in my system and my body burns fat. Then I train in the evening, Ifind I get better workouts that way and maintain more muscle mass as my muscles are full of glycogen by the time evening rolls around.

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

If your energy is lagging in the afternoon/evening try taking in some branched chain aminos, something like Amino Vital Fast Charge, I swear by the stuff.

 

[John WB]

Exactly why I suggested the TKD. It works for me. I have lots of trouble with a CKD for instance.

What's TKD exactly? And where can I get some info on it?

 

[Mr.X]

If your energy is lagging in the afternoon/evening try taking in some branched chain aminos, something like Amino Vital Fast Charge, I swear by the stuff.

It's an idea that I stopped recommending, let me give you an example. Whey protein tends to convert to glucose in the body at a 50-54% rate, making it a very ineffecient source of neither protein nor glucose. Thus, protein intake is not a stubstitution for energy supportive foods; rather, something like MCT oil is a better way to go.