Chris Powell: Carb Cycling

waldo56

I'm of the opinion that carb cycling isn't going to offer any advantages over a more linear method for anyone who isn't already lean. You additionally stand the potential risk of overcomplicating your food intake when something much simpler could get you equal results.

To expand on that though, cycling does offer very real sustainability benefits when lean (through effects on hormones). The psychological sustainability benefits when obese might make it an attractive option for many.

Though I don't know of Chris' particular plan. Could be good if it keeps it simple. Carb cycling doesn't have to be terribly complex.

Bdanni412

Wow, I was hoping to gain some insight on carb cycling

hookilau

You didn't burn 13lbs of fat in one week, sorry to break it to you. That would be at least 45,500 calories worth of energy going SOMEWHERE since matter and energy can't be created or destroyed. Were you able to cook an egg on yourself that week?


Also, metabolism is not like that. It's a term used to group together a whole bunch of discreet processes that are sometimes synergistic and sometimes not. You can't "kick start metabolism". Metabolism isn't like the setting on your thermostat. "Metabolic rate" is simply a measure of how much energy is going through the entire system. It takes a salesperson to somehow turn that rate into an entity that can be "kicked".


One gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds...

No disrespect. But, I never said it was all fat. I know it was mostly water. Second, I would tend to trust a medical professional and fitness specialist over someone on the forums when it comes to metabolism. Furthermore, you can look at almost every health source and they all talk about increasing your metabolism. These forums are to share and encourage others. It is not to criticize others. Yes, we are each entitled to our opinions. But, you don't come right out and attack someone for simply stating his or hers.

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medic2038

Wow, I was hoping to gain some insight on carb cycling

The quick and dirty explanation....

Carb cycling is to replenish depleted glycogen stores on an otherwise low carb diet. Like Waldo mentioned, there's also some hormonal balance benefits (which can get a little out of whack if you've been doing an extended low carb diet). Most people have energy/performance drops when they do some type of keto.

I don't know the particular program in this thread, but I'm carb cycling now.

cupcakes_and_cardio

I learned more about "agreeing to disagree" than carb cycling in this thread

hawaiimaui

For those wondering about re-eating the calories that you burn during exercise while doing one of Chris's carb cycling programs I got the answer! I wasn't to sure on this myself, so I went straight to Chris and asked him. Here is what he says, "Not if you are trying to lose. If you're trying to maintain, you would." Hope this helps. I know it's helped me! Have an awesome day and keep at it!! You're doing great!!

oc1timoco

Yes I carb cycle. Read his book too and liked it. I dont cycle as much as he describes I only cycle 35-45% on carbs. I have integrated carb cycling along with eating according to my body type. I have met a few people who were very successful with his method. Good luck

lozeliz

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CastroAtlanta

HAHAHAHAHA

Dissecti0n

You didn't burn 13lbs of fat in one week, sorry to break it to you. That would be at least 45,500 calories worth of energy going SOMEWHERE since matter and energy can't be created or destroyed. Were you able to cook an egg on yourself that week?


Also, metabolism is not like that. It's a term used to group together a whole bunch of discreet processes that are sometimes synergistic and sometimes not. You can't "kick start metabolism". Metabolism isn't like the setting on your thermostat. "Metabolic rate" is simply a measure of how much energy is going through the entire system. It takes a salesperson to somehow turn that rate into an entity that can be "kicked".


One gallon of water weighs 8.34 pounds...

No disrespect. But, I never said it was all fat. I know it was mostly water. Second, I would tend to trust a medical professional and fitness specialist over someone on the forums when it comes to metabolism. Furthermore, you can look at almost every health source and they all talk about increasing your metabolism. These forums are to share and encourage others. It is not to criticize others. Yes, we are each entitled to our opinions. But, you don't come right out and attack someone for simply stating his or hers.

Have you been on these forums? Its a cluster**** of misinformation and people denouncing everything medical professionals say.

Dissecti0n

Also since everyone has learned the term "strawman" its like a fad all over the internet. Every forum I go on now people are using that term to seem smart.....

Annie_01

In one of his books Chris Powell says...

"If you experience "brain fog" that means its working.
If you experience "lack of energy" that means its working."

I experienced both...and yeah...I was losing weight...and my mind at the same time.

The diet wasn't for me...

Recently I read an article written by one of his Extreme Weight Loss participants...it was not pretty. His comments led me to believe that what you see on tv...is not what happens behind the scenes. He stated that he was left with several health issues to deal with.

Whether his article was true or not...I didn't like how the cycling made me feel. I prefer a balanced diet and counting calories.

Good luck with trying it...maybe it is a diet that will work for you...it just didn't for me.

oc1timoco

I have been carb cycling for over a year but I don't follow Chris Powell's method. Just like the tens of thousands of diet plans that you find in the book store that say they will work for you, it does. As long as your in a calorie deficit. I have found a medium for myself between carb. cycling and eating according to my body type. Which many will say is BS. There are others who eat according to their blood type and it works for them and many say it is BS. You are going to get a lot of help and BS on this site. Bottom line is this, I hope whatever you do that it works for you

edwardkim85

I'm of the opinion that carb cycling isn't going to offer any advantages over a more linear method for anyone who isn't already lean. You additionally stand the potential risk of overcomplicating your food intake when something much simpler could get you equal results.

I echo this. Any DIET works if one follows it, but as I mention again and again, they all have one thing in common..............calorie deficit.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

There u go ... calorie deficit. Carb cycling, fat cycling, protein cycling, atkins, etc.

Thousands, tens, hundreds of thousnads of doctors has come up with their own plans and schemes to make money.

I know for a fact that in Canada they only take one semester worth of nutritional course and therefore have a very limited knowledge of nutrition. It's better to see a nutritionist for advice than a doctor with these.

Check elliot's page out he'll give you the best advice you need. I'm not promoting this since I'm not associated with him at all but I just think he says what we all need to hear.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0eWbk-0qdg

TheVimFuego

I'm of the opinion that carb cycling isn't going to offer any advantages over a more linear method for anyone who isn't already lean. You additionally stand the potential risk of overcomplicating your food intake when something much simpler could get you equal results.

I hate it when you talk sense but you do it so often.

Damn, you ARE my man-crush.

py3184

HI! It's really good to know someone is getting good results from these famous celeberity's trainers. Thanks for your post.

wheird

Hey all! Just last week I brought the book "Choose More, Loose More" by Chris Powell. He talks of
loosing weight by Carb Cycling (basically going between hi and low carbs daily). He has proven
that it works with the super obese on his show, but I was wondering if anyone here has ever
actually done this method of diet? I just paid 27 bucks and I hope that I haven't wasted my money.
I already lost like 4 lbs just following MFP.

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His show actually hasn't proven that. The people are all super obese and eating very large deficits. That's why they are losing weight.

justinproulx1

All I have ever done since Ilearned it is carb cycling is it the only way?...no but it is an effective wayif you choose to do it, but why pay 29 bucks they have guides online for free its actually quite simple

florentinovillaro

Hey all! Just last week I brought the book "Choose More, Loose More" by Chris Powell. He talks of
loosing weight by Carb Cycling (basically going between hi and low carbs daily). He has proven
that it works with the super obese on his show, but I was wondering if anyone here has ever
actually done this method of diet? I just paid 27 bucks and I hope that I haven't wasted my money.
I already lost like 4 lbs just following MFP.

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I just started it today, from what I understand, you carb cycle only on the days you weight train to replace glycogen, keep hormones balanced and keep your metabolism up. Hopefully I'm not too far off?

jyoyo78

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