Search Results for ‘carbs’

Hey guys, so I am still fairly new to the world of BB. I have a rugby background, and until recently have basically eaten what I want! Long story short, I am very overweight but also large frame and strong. Training is going well, and I now realise I need to shift some fat to start SEEING the...

Is it a 'thing' to be eating too much protein on a bulk and not enough carbs? I weigh around 70kg (155lbs) and have been eating around 300g protein daily and 150-200g carbs. Is this going to be detrimental to my bulk?

I got a few packets of microwave rice to work out which one I wanted to buy in bulk. These weigh 250g and are basically precooked. The nutrition on the back of the packet for basmati rice suggests that one serving (half the pack, 125g) is 39g of carbs. However the content is precooked...

Hi all, As the title says, I could really use some help as regards my diet. I'm relatively new to this and I understand as a late starter I've got a lot to learn. My whole life I've been overweight! 18 months ago I hit a low as my weight peaked at 18 and a half stone!! I'm 5'10" and...

Havent been on the forum long but from a quick read around it seems a low carb or keto diet for weight loss or even optimal health isn't that popular for most people on the forum and I wondered why that is? It wasn't for me either until a couple of years ago but after experimenting with a keto...

Hey guys, My diet is very calorie deficient and extremely low in carbs, only 66g per day. I've gotten quiet lean, though, I've managed to maintain good musculature as I am on an anabolic. However, my muscles have started looking flat and dull. I realize that this is from depleted glycogen...

Would appreciate some advice on this subject please. I've been on the leangains path since Xmas, eating on a 16:8 ratio. I finish [email protected] 22:00, and the next day I have a one hour workout @ 12:30 ,including 15 minutes of fat burning cardio. Before my workout I take some creatine, during I...

I have 15% body fat and I want to get to 12%. How long should I be on a carb restricted diet to reach 12%? Also, how much carb is allowed in a carb restricted diet? My details: Age=37, Sex=M, Height=5.71, Activity level: 15-20 mins workout everyday (resistance training)

Hi everyone, So I'd like to know everyone's opinion on this as there is some controversy. It goes without saying, don't put down a biased response if you're sponsored or anything please. Is whey and various weight gainers inferior to real solid food? Some people say it's just liquid food...

Hi All, Thought this may be of interest, me and the mrs decided to do what will be 14 weeks of dieting before our holiday, we have 4 weeks left. When i say 14 weeks diet, i spent the first few weeks actually upping my cals, up to 5k, then came down. At the start and the GF, 7...

I am on a Test/Tren bulking cycle. Taking Test prop and Tren Ace. - 12 weeks Test prop: 500 mg per week Tren Ace: 450 mg per week I am currently at 175 lbs, hoping to bulk as much as possible. What would be the best approach diet wise? I am planning to have about 3500 calories a day. How...

I am doing a Test Prop Bulking cycle at 550mg/week for 12 weeks. I am aiming for 3500 calories a day, with 250 grams of protein - 1000 calories. I am left with 2500 calories. Should I shoot for more carbs or more fats?

Hi there Hope you guys can help. im a newbie lifter and im trying to figure out the best protein bar to buy to allow me to get enough protein in each day. I have read some stuff like that increasing insulin levels is bad over a short period of time. I am looking at the nutritional stuff on...

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Hi all, 25 yo 5'11 96kg 14% BF Train 5 days a week and HIIT 4 days a week I've been cutting successfully for the past 7 weeks on 1400-1500 cals (175P, 90C, 40F or there abouts). I've dropped approx 5-6% BF and have maintained muscle weight or at least water due to...

Hi fellas and ladies, Does anyone separate carbs and fats? Have you noticed a leaner physique while doing so? Thanks

Hi could someone break down what counts as carbohydrates when on a ketogenic diet? For example - Do sugars count? also i've heard fibre counts? Thanks in Advance

Hi, over the last few months I've decided to start building muscle rather than my first objective which was to lose weight. Now, after a good year and a bit of exercise I've gone from 94kg down to 73kg at which point I decided to take up weight training. My current stats are - age - 20 height...

So I've been reading up on simple and complex carbs to gain more of an understanding about them. Can someone please shed a light on which is best to eat at different times? E.g. before/after workout etc. Thank you.

ok can anyone help me with this issue? ive done some research but it still confuses me... on beans for example it may say carbs 15g, of which sugars 3g what exactly does this mean? do i need to avoid sugars???? also it may say on orange juice 19g of which sugars 19g. What does this...