Carb cycling?

130livenlean

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allen4mlbj

I have been following the carb cycling by Chris Powell for 2 months. I decided to try it because of years of unsuccessful yo yo dieting I thought maybe it would help jumpstart my metabolism. I did modify it slightly because I have a few diet allergies, and really feel milk, beans and fruit are not evil. On low carb days I keep my carbs at 35%, on high carb days I increase it to 50%. I do count calories also, and have lower fat on high carb days. I excercise very little. So far I have lost 1 pound a week consistently, and that keeps me motivated!

3foldchord

I had not heard of calorie or carb cycling until I had been here a while. But it pretty much seems to be how I normally eat, just not scheduled. My calories are sometimes under and sometimes over..all over the place really. I am always confused..impressed..With people that eat close to the same amount daily.
Same with carbs. I will have a couple really low days and an occasional high carb day. I just thought my eating was wacky. I guess maybe I can claim a label.

No advice or anything though. I did lose my 10 pounds in about the time I wanted and have been doing well maintaining. (Well sort off, I lost another pound, but that's OK)

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judychicken

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passmetheducksauce

i tried it for a month and i find no difference in terms of losing body fat. if anything, i lost my sanity because i felt lethargic and tired when consuming low carbs so i stopped doing it. i stick with high carbs and high protein and aim to keep fats under 50 grams per day.

taylorwaylor

Carb cycling SUCKS!!! I tried it for like a week and then i gave up, lol. Now i just try to only eat 100 grams on non lifting days, and then on lifting days I just try to not exceed my set macros. I'd say give it a try though! Maybe it won't be as hard for you. Good luck

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sallyaj

I just started. I am down 3.5 lbs since saturday -- still on the low-carb days.

justjenny

I did the Chris Powell carb cycling last year...was on it for about two months and lost 8 pounds. Then life got crazy...and I slacked. Back on it now. This is day 2 of week three, and I have only lost a pound. What I find odd is that when I did it last time, I didn't track anything. Just ate protein and carbs at every meal like he suggests. Now I am on MFP and tracking EVERYTHING...down to a packet of mayo, and it is taking me longer to lose. Any one have any thoughts on this?

Jennyjenjen32

Thank you sooo much for this. I've been looking for numbers rather than just "eat high carbs on one day and low on the others"