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[WoNderWoMan25]

Put your hardest, heaviest days on your high carb days. DO NOT lift on no carb days. I would suggest not doing HIIT at all...my legs go so skinny doing HIIT on no carb days.

Hmmm...actually, post your schedule as it pertains to the eating day.

High Carb: Legs
Low Carb: Arms
so on...
so on...

We can tweak from there.

Ok- I had the same recommendation from the guy @ the gym. So I'm not doing HIIT, rather- I switched steady w/the cardio (40-60 mins 3-4x a week).

Re- skinny legs. I've never had 'em and wouldn't mind 'em at all!!!

Why should I not lift on the no/low carb days?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

You said something a while back about wanting someone to look at your meals and getting protein in with each. Well, looks like you're doing a pretty good job of that. Keep it up!

(I know, I'm a little late on that one.......)

Thanks! (I've always been a fan of 'late is better than never')

But, I made a mistake today, I think. I AM SO DEPRESSED! I stepped on the scale after about 3 weeks without it.

I am up to a whopping 158 lbs! I know I dropped a pants size. I took pictures four weeks apart and I know I visually look a lot leaner. But the scale... It sets me back so far mentally.

 

[*Bunny*]

Why should I not lift on the no/low carb days?

You think you're going to having energy on those days? Low carb usually plays a role in that

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Depending on what the previous day was will matter. You should have some stored glycogen if the previous day was a high or moderate carb day.

I am a strong proponent of post workout carbs. If you don't eat them post workout, your body starts to use protein(read: muscle) for energy. Of course, this is not the case if you are doing moderate cardio.

I'm assuming that you'd like to keep the LBM that you have and gain a bit if possible.

Another reccomendation: CHUCK THE SCALE! And I mean straight in the trash...especially if a scale weight bugs you.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

You think you're going to having energy on those days? Low carb usually plays a role in that

LOL - I know, I know..!

I'm not sure how the energy thing is going to play a factor with my schedule. Which is why I was asking - if I should go at it 'normally' for the first week, or if I need to change my training schedule to better fit my diet schedule. (lifting for not lifting depending on food that day or the previous day like FBC mentioned).

 

[FlyBrownChick]

Mon. – AM Cardio, PM Legs (light)
Tues. – PM Back & biceps
Wed. – AM Cardio, PM Chest & Triceps
Thurs. – PM Legs (heavy)
Fri. – AM Cardio, PM -OFF- or Shoulder & Triceps

Looking at this, I'd say:

Sunday: no carb
Monday: moderate carb
Tuesday: high carb
Wednesday: moderate carb
Thursday: high carb
Friday: moderate carb
Saturday: no carb

Hmmm...I don't like this. What do you feel needs the most attention as far as your body is concerned?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Mon. – AM Cardio, PM Legs (light)
Tues. – PM Back & biceps
Wed. – AM Cardio, PM Chest & Triceps
Thurs. – PM Legs (heavy)
Fri. – AM Cardio, PM -OFF- or Shoulder & Triceps

Looking at this, I'd say:

Sunday: no carb
Monday: moderate carb
Tuesday: high carb
Wednesday: moderate carb
Thursday: high carb
Friday: moderate carb
Saturday: no carb

Hmmm...I don't like this. What do you feel needs the most attention as far as your body is concerned?

I'd rather chande my workout schedule than my diet. It's just easier for me. I feel my lower body needs most attention. Happy with arms, chest, back. Okay with abs. Legs (butt & thighs) need most attention. Regarding eating, I'd be most comfortable w/my lifestyle to adhere to what's below. Based on your previous posts, I should rearrange my training schedule, no?

Sunday: moderate to high carb
Monday: no or low carb
Tuesday: no or low carb
Wednesday: no or low carb
Thursday: moderate to high carb
Friday: low to moderate carb
Saturday: no or low carb

 

[FlyBrownChick]

You need a high carb day in there as well...at least one. Where do you think you could stand to maintain muscle? Where do you want to gain the most muscle? The fat loss will come...no worries.

How long have you been running your current routine?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

You need a high carb day in there as well...at least one. Where do you think you could stand to maintain muscle? Where do you want to gain the most muscle? The fat loss will come...no worries.

How long have you been running your current routine?

Ok. I can do I high carb day (believe me!!!)

Starting eating much cleaner about 6 weeks ago. I added the AM cardio sessions at the same time. The real fat/weight loss came a few years ago (about 55 lbs total).

When you have time, please let me know your suggestions - How would you pair up my workout scheduling with the following carb schedule?
Sunday: moderate carb
Monday: no low carb
Tuesday: low carb
Wednesday: low carb
Thursday: high carb
Friday: low to moderate carb
Saturday: no or low carb

 

[FlyBrownChick]

First of all, CONGRATS! on the 55 lb loss! I know that you've got to be proud about that!

Any reason why you want to stick with that eating schedule? I am having quite a time putting your current routine with it for a number of reasons.