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Carb cycling

thesarahsundae
thesarahsundae Posts: 240 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm sure this has probably been asked before, but has anyone ever tried Carb cycling before? I'm thinking about it, but was looking for a little more information about it. I've been doing some research and it looks totally doable. Any insight you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

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  • katcain1
    katcain1 Posts: 21
    I hope you get some responses because I am interested in this as well.
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    Yes.

    I used the following:
    Sun - Low
    Mon - No
    Tue - Low
    Wed - High
    Thu - No
    Sat - High

    I followed that regime for a couple of months back in 2006. It was coupled with 4xweight training (heavy weight, 6-8 rep range) and 20 mins high intensity cardio 4 days a week. Checking back on my measurements from that time it worked well but was no more effective that maintaining a moderate carb intake 6 days a week and taking a day off dieting altogether.

    The moderate carb routine I prefer since I find it easier thru having no extemes to contend with.

    I'm not actually convinced that carb levels make a difference so long as your calorie intake is where it needs to be, but I like this routine, I can stick to it and it consistently yields results. For some reason I find when I eat higher carbs I seem to crave more food and struggle to stick with it. I've never heard anyone else say that so it's probably just me.
  • kerilong
    kerilong Posts: 9
    I have done carb cycling. It takes some getting used to, but it was a great way for me to learn to adjust my diet. High Carb days felt like I was cheating. Your weight during the week will yo-yo like crazy but I did lose higher amounts each week on this diet.

    It was recommended to me by my personal trainer. He had read a book about it, and told me I should give it a try. http://www.amazon.com/Franco-Carlottos-Carb-Cycle-Carlotto/dp/1467925691


    My week was: Mon- low, Tues-low, Wed-high, Thurs-low, Fri-low, Sat-high(1 cheat meal). Sun-low. There are differnet "cycles."
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