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How much carb?

molnardrea
molnardrea Posts: 78 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What amount of carbs should I eat each day with lifting?

Right now I eat 260 grams a day, 2000-2200 kcals, lifting 3-4 times a week, horse riding 1-2 times a week, cycling 1-2 times a week.

I'd like to gain muscle but I'd also like to shed some bodyfat, get leaner. So lets call it a recomp approach.

Stats: 5 ft 4 inches, 127 lbs.

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  • Talan79
    Talan79 Posts: 782 Member
    I have been for 6 weeks. I keep carbs at 40%.
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  • Talan79
    Talan79 Posts: 782 Member
    Meant to write recomp-ing in my post
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    I do 45% and am always over. Love them carbs!
  • mizzlarabee
    mizzlarabee Posts: 134 Member
    molnardrea wrote: »
    What amount of carbs should I eat each day with lifting?

    Right now I eat 260 grams a day, 2000-2200 kcals, lifting 3-4 times a week, horse riding 1-2 times a week, cycling 1-2 times a week.

    I'd like to gain muscle but I'd also like to shed some bodyfat, get leaner. So lets call it a recomp approach.

    Stats: 5 ft 4 inches, 127 lbs.

    A true recomposition needs regular macro adjustment. What's your main focus -- muscle gain or fat loss?
  • daniebanks
    daniebanks Posts: 179 Member
    F
  • molnardrea
    molnardrea Posts: 78 Member
    mizzlarabee wrote: »
    molnardrea wrote: »
    What amount of carbs should I eat each day with lifting?

    Right now I eat 260 grams a day, 2000-2200 kcals, lifting 3-4 times a week, horse riding 1-2 times a week, cycling 1-2 times a week.

    I'd like to gain muscle but I'd also like to shed some bodyfat, get leaner. So lets call it a recomp approach.

    Stats: 5 ft 4 inches, 127 lbs.

    A true recomposition needs regular macro adjustment. What's your main focus -- muscle gain or fat loss?

    First muscle gain for 1-2 months now, as I'm lifting heavy, then fat loss. But I have time, so I can take everything slowly.

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