zigzag diet ratios..

[cytrix]

do you have to eat 3/2/1 carbs/protein/fat = 50/33/17
or could you do 40/30/30 carbs/protein/fat just as well? i do better in general on a more isocaloric diet, versus high carbs.

 

[HarmsWayBC]

I'd day go with the ratio that works best for you sub-maintainence cal days, HOWEVER, on the refeed/overfeed days eat 80% carbs, with some protein and at little fat as possible....most fat consumed on a day of above-maintainence cals will be stored as fat......stick to foods like pasta, pancakes and syrup, breads, bagels (no cream cheese!), rice, or anything with little or no fat in it.......