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You CAN subtract your fiber content from the overall carb content - that's probably why you were told to not count the veggies. Plus, your body works harder to process fiber and protein, so you can actually subtract even more to accomodate the thermogenic effect. I don't actually do this, but I know a few people subtract 1.5 for every 1 gram of fiberous carbs.

Thermogenic effect of food is our friend when cutting; that's why I stick with protein I have to eat rather than drink. It's very easy for your body to process liquid protein; however, your body must work much harder to digest a chicken breast or steak. Every little bit of metabolism boosting we can get, the better!

What are your lifts like? Do you use a higher rep approach or lower rep/heavier weight approach?

 

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About a month and a half ago I switched back to going heavy and reps at 6-8 to add some size now I am doing more 12-15 especially loegs because i need to even out my symetry, my legs respond the quickest to heavy training from years of skiing and sports.

 

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Ok and JJ You do HIIT and do you feel it has aided in the fat burning process versus long duration, and do you think it burns muscle as well as fat or would you recommend incorporating it in to a cardio session like twice a week to keep your body guessing, I used to do it and was told to stop because it burns more muscle as well as fat.

 

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oh and i just read a post from sassy69 about her and cardio and I think that is what I am going to try, i need to keep things switched I think because I know my body is getting used to my cardio routine even though i switch machines and the times i do the cardio, so I think I will incorporate 2 sessions a week of HIIT and then 4 days of the longer duration, and do longer in the morning and HIIT in the PM which is when I am able to get myself to do them, ok am babbling out loud but just posting my thought process here.