How I get/Stay Lean

[believeNme]

Hi ncmil =) today is christmas day, and I'm super mad at myself. So i was on here plotting my cutting diet for Jan. 1st. I'm a 24 yr. old female. 5'4" don't know my weight?....guessing 125-130. I'm solid as a damn rock everywhere. I lift 5 days a week. And have been doing 2- 1 hour cardio sessions a day ever since the holidays came on. Also been taking ephedra. I struggle with a very long lived eating disorder. Either too skinny, or "thick" as my black guy friends start to notice, and i notice when they're sweatin me! (now!) But i want to be very lean. B4 my b-day in may. I've been vegetarian for 20 yrs. And i know it makes it a little more difficult to get lean with that stipulation, but do u have any advice for me? I could really really use it!!!! THNKS! =)

 

[ASU]

ncmil, how much carbs would I need post workout? 1/2 the amount that you consume? ~ 30-35 Grams?

 

[6_pak]

ncmil, how much carbs would I need post workout? 1/2 the amount that you consume? ~ 30-35 Grams?[/QUOTE

You'll need to have a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein, Cutting or bulking, doesnt matter. If you consume 40g protein, you need 80g carbs, no matter what your weight is. And the best source of carbs is Dextrose and maltodextrine.

 

[ASU]

Dextrose and maltodextrine.. does the banana include any?
I know sweet tart is recomended for post workout carb.. any other options other than candy?

 

[6_pak]

Dextrose and maltodextrine.. does the banana include any?
I know sweet tart is recomended for post workout carb.. any other options other than candy?

Not to my knowledge, do some research on that. I prefer to just use dextrose. If i had to guess on the banana, i would say either fructose or glucose either one not as good as dex/maltodextrine. I would never discourage the use of bananas or any other fruit throughout the day,depending on dietary goals, exept for pwo of course. But if you think its working for you, then keep it up. I know Ronnie Coleman never incorporated PWO in his regimen and look how he turned out.

 

[ASU]

I've always used complex carbs (oats) with whey for my post workout meal.. and it did work for me
Now I want to try something new.. ncmil's diet for at least 6 weeks and see how is works

Since the maltodextrine/dextrose new to me.. never tried them before, I need advice of where to look for products that contain them

 

[6_pak]

I've always used complex carbs (oats) with whey for my post workout meal.. and it did work for me
Now I want to try something new.. ncmil's diet for at least 6 weeks and see how is works

Since the maltodextrine/dextrose new to me.. never tried them before, I need advice of where to look for products that contain them

Just buy the dextrose in sugar form. Its really cheap. I havent looked for maltodextrine in just sugar form, i dont use it. Some people mix dex in with the whey. I dont. I drink ON Whey with water and mix my dex with a cool-aid packet(for flavor) and creatine. This has always worked for me. I think your going to be surprise what a difference dex will make vs. complex carbs in PWO.

 

[ASU]

dextrose you mean white sugar?

 

[6_pak]

dextrose you mean white sugar?

YEP!!

 

[ASU]

I dont think I can handle white plain white sugar with my whey.. even if I add cool aid
too sweet!!!!!!