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jim · 04-08-2005, 12:39 PM

i was just wondering if you guys think that having around 600 carbs on my training days and 0 on my non traing days is a good way to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time ? i always keep my protien the same and i have have lost 2% bodyfat from 18% to 16% and i still weigh 192. so i'm doing good on it but i am worried about any side affects because ive been told that it is bad for me to do this by a trainer at my gym but didnt take any notice because he doesnt even train himself. I would really like someone to give me their opinion please.

**Pscarb** · 04-08-2005, 07:22 PM

i think 600g on your training days are a bit to high...you will probably benefit from cycleing your carbs over maybe a 5 day peroid something like...
Day 1:High-350g
Day 2:Low-50g
Day 3:Medium-150g
Day 4:Low
Day 5:Low
keep your good fats high when on the low and medium days in the range of approx 70-90g mainly coming from Salmon, Nuts/Seeds, Udo's etc etc...

this way when you train you will be using fat for energy after you have burnt your carbs up....

Bigdav · 04-08-2005, 07:49 PM

yeah what pscarbs says, thats how i tend to do it when im dieting, gets a bit rough by the time you get back to the high carb days but effective for stripping the fat and sparing muscle

jim · 05-08-2005, 09:45 AM

thanks for the advice.

verve · 08-08-2005, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pscarb

i think 600g on your training days are a bit to high...you will probably benefit from cycleing your carbs over maybe a 5 day peroid something like...
Day 1:High-350g
Day 2:Low-50g
Day 3:Medium-150g
Day 4:Low
Day 5:Low
keep your good fats high when on the low and medium days in the range of approx 70-90g mainly coming from Salmon, Nuts/Seeds, Udo's etc etc...

this way when you train you will be using fat for energy after you have burnt your carbs up....

I have read people saying they cut carbs out after a certain time of the day. What time should I stop eating good fats?

**Pscarb** · 08-08-2005, 07:31 PM

there is no set time to stop eating good fats as they are not absorbed like Saturated/Trans fats good fats actualy help release bad fat..

i will have 200g of salmon at 8/9 oclock at night when i diet for a show...

04-08-2005, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
jim Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 37	high carb low carb diet i was just wondering if you guys think that having around 600 carbs on my training days and 0 on my non traing days is a good way to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time ? i always keep my protien the same and i have have lost 2% bodyfat from 18% to 16% and i still weigh 192. so i'm doing good on it but i am worried about any side affects because ive been told that it is bad for me to do this by a trainer at my gym but didnt take any notice because he doesnt even train himself. I would really like someone to give me their opinion please.

04-08-2005, 07:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pscarb UK-Muscle Moderator and NABBA Champion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,524	i think 600g on your training days are a bit to high...you will probably benefit from cycleing your carbs over maybe a 5 day peroid something like... Day 1:High-350g Day 2:Low-50g Day 3:Medium-150g Day 4:Low Day 5:Low keep your good fats high when on the low and medium days in the range of approx 70-90g mainly coming from Salmon, Nuts/Seeds, Udo's etc etc... this way when you train you will be using fat for energy after you have burnt your carbs up.... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Admin at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

04-08-2005, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bigdav Move along, nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aberdooom Posts: 615	yeah what pscarbs says, thats how i tend to do it when im dieting, gets a bit rough by the time you get back to the high carb days but effective for stripping the fat and sparing muscle __________________ Height - 5' 11" Weight - 235 Chest - 48" Waist - 35" Arms - 18" legs - 28" Calves - 17" Bench - 130 * 6 Squat - 150 * 6 Deads - 160 * 6

08-08-2005, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pscarb UK-Muscle Moderator and NABBA Champion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 10,524	there is no set time to stop eating good fats as they are not absorbed like Saturated/Trans fats good fats actualy help release bad fat.. i will have 200g of salmon at 8/9 oclock at night when i diet for a show... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Admin at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

05-08-2005, 09:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
jim Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 37	thanks for the advice.