Carb / Calorie Cycling

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chasetwins
chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
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Just curious if anyone has cycled their macros and calories according to their workout schedule? I read somewhere that it is beneficial to do this.

Strength days higher calories, carbs and protein and Cardio / rest days lower calories,carbs and protein.

Any insight on this? Does it really matter? Did it make a difference for you? And for the science guys ~ what is the benefit, if any?

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  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
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    No one ?? :ohwell:
  • Phobos1618
    Phobos1618 Posts: 14
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    Check out LeanGains and Cheat Mode. Both of them advocate such a thing:

    Workout Days = Higher calorie, high carb, low fat, adequate protein
    Rest Days = Lower calorie, low carb, high fat, adequate protein

    http://www.leangains.com/2010/04/leangains-guide.html
    http://www.silverhydra.com/2011/03/cheat-mode-the-official-guide/


    The idea is simple, higher calories and carbs for better lifts and gains, lower carbs and calories for maximizing fat loss.
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
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    hmmm those revolve around fasting. The one I saw said nothing about fasting or when to eat. It did break down cals & macros splitting allotted evenly for each meal. And fat was same for both strength and cardio.
  • jar148
    jar148 Posts: 2 Member
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    I am at 170 carb on training days, 140 carb on off days. Protein and fats always stay the same (150p, 45f) per day.
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
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    I am at 170 carb on training days, 140 carb on off days. Protein and fats always stay the same (150p, 45f) per day.

    Do you find it makes a difference in anything? I started looking around at different plans because since I started strength training (not heavy lifting) that I am hungry a heck of a lot more now. I recently increased my calories since I am getting close to goal weight however that did nothing. Do you cycle your cals too? Or just carbs

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