Chris Powell Turbo Carb Cycling Plan

britnilittle
britnilittle Posts: 3 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Anyone else doing the Turbo Carb Cycling Plan? What are you doing for breakfast? What are you doing for hunger on Low Carb days?

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  • danyelle1119
    danyelle1119 Posts: 1
    I want to try this plan. Does it actually work? I love Chris Powell and I am amazed of his work. Kind of curious about that particular cycle.
  • acahane
    acahane Posts: 34 Member
    I am doing the Classic Cycle and it's working for me
  • powellmichaela
    powellmichaela Posts: 1
    I'm on day 3 of the Turbo Cycle, and so far so good. I think the key to not feel hungry is to eat the recommended size of veggies (its a lot of food) and drink lots of water.
  • kristafb
    kristafb Posts: 770 Member
    I don't have the book yet but I downloaded the free app on my phone for the Chris Powell plan and I really want to try it. My question Is that on the app he recommends you use protein shakes and another thing called bod-e burn in the afternoon. is that also the case with the book?
  • meganbriann
    meganbriann Posts: 2 Member
    He doesn't push the Bod-e products in the book. But it does help to have the protein shakes to make something in a hurry! I started it this week and use a protein powder that has 100 calories per scoop with almond milk for protein at work.
  • lildebbie
    lildebbie Posts: 2,068 Member
    i am on day 5 of the classic. I am struggling with eating enough (never my problem before)

    I do okay most of the tie breakfast and dinner

    For breakfast i either doing oatmeal with walnutes, or a wheat bagel thin with peanut butter.

    how many calories are you doing on low carb/high carb
  • envbj77
    envbj77 Posts: 78 Member
    How is everyone doing with this? Today is day 2 thinking of making it a turbo cycle as im really not too hungry. Thanks!!
  • Monisfit4life
    Monisfit4life Posts: 228 Member
    I love the turbo carb cycling plan. I am on month 2! Down 5 pounds so far. I only have about 9 pounds to go so that is good for me. It's a great plan that you can do for life. Feel free to friend me if you need support.
  • jeaniedev
    jeaniedev Posts: 117 Member
    Just started Chris's turbo cycle...day 3...which so far is not too bad...I have to definetly eat lots more veggies...I have to stock up and cut and bag them so they are ready to go...the every 3 hour eating has been a challenge later in the day..sometime I am supposed to eat 1 pm then 4 then 7 but dinner usually comes earlier..

    DO YOU FOLLOW THE EVERY 3 HRS TO THE LETTER???
    WOULD LOVE SOME FEEDBACK :wink:
  • jeaniedev
    jeaniedev Posts: 117 Member
    On day 3 of turbo...loving it so far???? hope ur doing well
  • thehappyfitmusician
    thehappyfitmusician Posts: 50 Member
    Question!

    Those of you that are experienced...

    Do you eat back your exercise calories or completely leave them alone?

    I burn about 700 calories 5-6 days per week and am worried that I will be in calorie deficit.
  • queenbea77
    queenbea77 Posts: 404 Member
    I just came across this yesterday and am curious about it too. I know I have way too many carbs (good & bad) so I'm going to try this. The protein shake for breakfast is fine with me because I already drink that (almond/coconut milk, whey protein powder & frozen fruit).

    Any feedback or suggestions would be great - thanks!
  • skylynn1220
    skylynn1220 Posts: 1
    What is the app never heard about this? I read his book the second book haven't seen an app yet.
  • ForMe1213
    ForMe1213 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi Everyone!
    I'm needing some help, I've started Chris Powell's carb cycling. (Turbo Cycle) What I'm looking for is for someone to give me an idea of what they are eating day to day!
    The book has great info and recipes although a sample menu would be great!
    Any help would be greatly appreciated
    Amy
  • ForMe1213
    ForMe1213 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi,
    I've just started the Turbo cycle, are you still doing the program? I'd love to pick your brain lol!
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I used the Bode by Vemma app but didn't use the shakes and stuff they advertised. I use MFP to logg calories though so didn't stick to their portion sizes. Carb cycling did work well. I added extra celery to fill me up if I was hungry.
  • halaghh
    halaghh Posts: 20 Member
    Hi. I've been on the carb cycling program for almost 3 weeks. At my two week weigh in I was down 11.4 lbs. My next weigh in is Thursday and I'm hoping to be down a total of 15 lbs. I eat a lot of veggies, chicken, and Greek yogurt. I really love this diet so far. I'm using the vemma bode products, but it would be easy to substitute their products.
  • zandraak
    zandraak Posts: 8 Member
    I am doing the classic cycle. I'm sure my diet is not perfect by any means, but here is what I ate the last two days:

    High Carb
    Breakfast - ezekiel cinnamon raisin english muffin, 1/2 cup cottage cheese
    Snack - 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup fresh blueberries
    Lunch - 1 slice whole grain bread, ham slices, tomato
    Snack - 1/2 chicken breast, black beans, over kale salad
    Dinner - 1 serving dreamfields pasta, 1/4 cup light alfredo sauce, broccoli, 1/2 chicken breast

    Low Carb
    Breakfast - fage 0%, granola
    Snack - hard boiled eggs, one cut up red pepper
    Lunch - turkey breast lunch meat, mini babybel cheeses, kale salad
    Snack - 1/2 chicken breast, broccoli, shredded cheese, mushrooms
    Dinner - steak, cheese, green beans

    I measure and weigh everything and go by the book on portion sizes.
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    I just downloaded the Vemma Bod•ē app. I expect them to promote their products. Is there another Powell app? I'm still trying to decide if I want to do this carb cycling.
  • Holly82Much
    Holly82Much Posts: 2
    Just rounding the corner on my first week on Chris's turbo plan. Tomorrow is reward day!! If anyone else is still working at it, add me as a friend and we can support each other. My food journal is unlocked to help me stay accountable.
  • trishavismor
    trishavismor Posts: 2
    My friend and I just started yesterday and we are trying to stick the the every 3 hours to the letter...it can be a challenge, but we're trying to get as close to it as possible.
  • JulesX1982
    JulesX1982 Posts: 151 Member
    I have read his book and have started the Turbo Cycle which is going good so far. I find it difficult to eat every three hours especially since I work shift work. I am going to use protein shakes as snacks to get the nutrients I need but not the fat!! Also drinking water throughout the day has curbed my binge eating. I am not so hungry all the time!
  • Kristi_Mitch
    Kristi_Mitch Posts: 11 Member
    I bought the book and did this plan awhile ago and it did work, but I'm someone who really struggles with low carb and low energy, so I went back to strictly counting calories. However, I know I do better when I keep my carbs under control so I am going to give this another shot. Plus, I always find it helpful to shake things up a bit. Please feel free to add me if you are looking for support, I can always use a person to help kick my butt in gear too!
  • KValmera71
    KValmera71 Posts: 82 Member
    I carb cycled in the past and did well, but I fell off, way, way off! Anyway, I did not buy the book, just used the app but I am seriously considering buying the book. I guess my main question is I read on his blog the following:

    “It really is like playing poker with the body,” Chris says. “You don’t want to show your whole hand at once. You’re not going to take someone who’s 500 pounds, feed them 1,600, 1,700 calories a day, and have them working out for three hours a day because over time their body will adapt to that (and stop losing). … We want to make sure the game of poker lasts 365 days.”

    I guess the body would adjust?? Well I am 328 as of my last weigh in (starting weight 345) and I want to do this right this time around. Does the book address how many calories one should be eating? Does it break down the carb count for the days we are low carbing vs high carb days?

    If so, I will certainly buy the book. But that is the info I am looking for the most. Any help is appreciated.

    Oh and feel free to ADD me :) I could use all the motivation and support I can get.
  • SallyPDXer
    SallyPDXer Posts: 18 Member
    I carb cycled in the past and did well, but I fell off, way, way off! Anyway, I did not buy the book, just used the app but I am seriously considering buying the book. I guess my main question is I read on his blog the following:

    “It really is like playing poker with the body,” Chris says. “You don’t want to show your whole hand at once. You’re not going to take someone who’s 500 pounds, feed them 1,600, 1,700 calories a day, and have them working out for three hours a day because over time their body will adapt to that (and stop losing). … We want to make sure the game of poker lasts 365 days.”

    I guess the body would adjust?? Well I am 328 as of my last weigh in (starting weight 345) and I want to do this right this time around. Does the book address how many calories one should be eating? Does it break down the carb count for the days we are low carbing vs high carb days?

    If so, I will certainly buy the book. But that is the info I am looking for the most. Any help is appreciated.

    Oh and feel free to ADD me :) I could use all the motivation and support I can get.

    I read Chris Powell's book. I found it very motivational. It doesn't specifically say how many calories to eat. It gives more of a guideline. He says a woman should eat a minimum of 1200 calories on low carb day and 1500 calories on high carb day with about 2500 calories on reward day. But he also says to go by serving size not calories. You are supposed to use your palm for serving size and as you lose weight your palm will get smaller as will your servings.

    I like this plan because it forces me to eat real healthy food often. I am eating way healthier now than when I was just counting calories. And I'm not as hungry! I am in my fourth week which is the slingshot week so I am doing all high carb days this week. I have lost about 7 pounds so far carb cycling.
  • teresadutton
    teresadutton Posts: 217 Member
    I am interested in doing this. Is there somewhere on the net to go to get the details or do you have to buy the book? TIA!
  • VirgWithCurves
    VirgWithCurves Posts: 2 Member
    I just started and my go to breakfast on low carb days is 4 egg whites scrambled with 1 cup chopped red pepper, 1/4 c chopped onion, 1 c baby spinach topped with 1 TB of crumbled Feta (for the fat). I too am struggling with cravings on low carb days, so I chug a ton of water when the cravings kick in. But I'm on week one, so probably not the best source for what to do about the cravings.
  • KValmera71
    KValmera71 Posts: 82 Member
    I broke down and bought his book, the first one based on reviews. I can't imagine the second book being much different other than following the same eating plan but on a different time frame. I guess the only thing that I do not understand is how someone ( esp of my size 325 lbs) can manage on 1200/1500 calories a day? He says not to track calories but eat within moderation. So I wonder if I stick to my 2000 calories on high carb days and drop to 1500 calories on low carb days if that will work? I average about 1700 calories daily as it is.

    I also just ordered his first weight loss DVD. With October approaching and not having a heated pool, I will no longer be able to use my personal pool so I will have to find an alternative work out method. Contemplating joining the YMCA.

    So for those who are currently using this plan, what do you set your calories at? Or do you even track your calories?

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