Need Help

[jenscats5]

For how long have you been doing this routine/eating plan??

 

[Sassy69]

If its been a while, I'd either suggest a complete change up or consider doing a carb cycle for a while.

 

[NicoleB]

I have been doing this for about 6 months. I have heard of a carb cycle but not super familiar with it, can you explain a little, please. thanks

 

[Sassy69]

One thing - if you've been doing the same diet for quite a while your body has most likely adapted to it and no longer really responds to it - thus a plateau. A carb cycle is basically taking advantage of your body's short-term response to having a regular and expected source of energy (carbs) and then you cut the amount of carbs you put in for a few days but your body doesn't actually recognize the drop in expected carb intake as a signal to slow down metabolism to match the lowered expected amount of carbs. Then just before it decides to slow down metabolism, up your carbs again and repeat.

Here's a good thread about it:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=490722&highlight=carb+cycle

 

[*Bunny*]

Sassy you think a carb cycle is the way to go 1st? Along with the HIIT or one of the other? I know you like to look to diet 1st but it may be a good idea to save one of those for later, do you agree?

I think the cardio 2 x a day is overkill.

 

[Sassy69]

Just a suggestion - kinda think the diet needs a jump start. Maybe a big fat carb up & change it up some. Not saying its only a carb cycle change - can include a change in cardio too. If there's a stall out going on some dramatic changes cant' hurt.

 

[NicoleB]

thanks sassy I will def. read the carb cycle post, and I have also decided to drop my cardio down to once a day and just doing HIIT...I have tried it the past two days and feel great.
Again thanks for your, you and Bunny's advice.

 

[*Bunny*]

Sassy, totally agree. Nicole, keep in touch let us know how you're doing car