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Carb cycling and macro counting tips

beskytter
beskytter Posts: 87 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Let's share ideas on counting macros and carb cycling. I have been doing it for a month now and seeing great results but know I can tweak the plans to better my results quicker. Ideas?

Replies

  • sheri_xoxo
    sheri_xoxo Posts: 3 Member
    I just looked at IIFYM.com and changed my MFP diary settings. I'm going to try the suggestion IIFYM gave me. (I am trying to lose weight & tone up)
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I did carb cycling during my first competition prep. The results weren't any better than balanced macros during my second competition prep. To me it was unnecessary torture.
  • beskytter
    beskytter Posts: 87 Member
    What split. 40/30/30
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I went through a variety of combinations. None of them seemed superior to others for fat loss. The rate was fairly consistent. Towards the end I was only focused on hitting protein and being flexible with carbs and fat. I came in leaner for my second show that way.
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