Carbs before lifting

[Aggression]

How many grams of carbs are sufficient for your pre lifting meal? Right now I'm eating 1/4 rottissiree chicken (without skin) and a side of creamed spinach from Boston Market as my pre lifting meal. As I checked it, it came to 31 g of protein and 12 g of carbs. Is that too little grams of carbs to eat before lifting?

I did a search, and SwoleCat, who I think is one of if not the most knowledgeable one on the board, said in one thread basically that (when talking about carbs for energy) the carbs you consume pre lifting are not as important as the carbs you have been consuming over the last 6-10 hours. Here is the thread for the EXACT quote:

Pre workout carbs?

Keep in mind I'm trying to cut, but I want energy for my workout.

If you're interested, you can see my diet for the whole day here:

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...12#post1148112

[bad_man]

I don't eat any carbs before I lift.

[Metabolic_]

I only eat carbs in the morning on lifting days and I lift in the evening or afternoon. There is really no benifit to eating carbs before you lift only time they are needed is after to replenish muscles.

[bad_man]

I only eat carbs in the morning on lifting days and I lift in the evening or afternoon. There is really no benifit to eating carbs before you lift only time they are needed is after to replenish muscles.

Hi brian11.

[Metabolic_]

Hi brian11.

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[bad_man]

Now why would you think Im that guy you guys tore that poor guy apart I doubt he will be back, bet he went for some counseling

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[Metabolic_]

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[Aggression]

Anyone wanna help me out? I could use the help

[Metabolic_]

The carbs you eat will not be readily available as energy until many hours after you've consumed them. There are people who say that they seen a noticable effect if they eat carbs before a weight training session, just try not to have them right before a workout, your body will being trying to digest the food this may hinder the intesity of your workout. Everybody is diffreent so try to see if they do help by adding a carb meal 2-3 hours for a couple of workouts to see if they do help

[bad_man]

Anyone wanna help me out? I could use the help

Sorry dude. I didn't see that you added more info to your original post.

Basically, any carbs you consume immediately prior to lifting will not be available to you during your workout. So, your question is really moot. I'm guessing Swole said the same thing.

As far as energy for your workouts, give the cutting sticky a try. I and many others use it and to my knowledge, none of us have a problem with having enough energy for our workouts.

[dalcowbag]

Sorry dude. I didn't see that you added more info to your original post.

Basically, any carbs you consume immediately prior to lifting will not be available to you during your workout. So, your question is really moot. I'm guessing Swole said the same thing.

As far as energy for your workouts, give the cutting sticky a try. I and many others use it and to my knowledge, none of us have a problem with having enough energy for our workouts.

word word. i always have a pro/ fat meal about an hour prior to my lift, never ne probs with energy

dcb

[LeanMeOut]

Hi brian11.

<<LMO>>

[PrairieDawg]

I seem to have a problem with energy if I dont have some carbs in me an hour before I lift.

[LeanMeOut]

I seem to have a problem with energy if I dont have some carbs in me an hour before I lift.

That's all in your head..... this has been said time and time again but I will say it once more. In order for carbs to be used for energy when you lift they would have had to have been eaten 4-6 hours prior to lifting.


<<LMO>>

[PrairieDawg]

That's all in your head..... this has been said time and time again but I will say it once more. In order for carbs to be used for energy when you lift they would have had to have been eaten 4-6 hours prior to lifting.


<<LMO>>

so should I have a pro/fat meal before I lift if I'm bulking or does this mostly apply to cutting?

[PrairieDawg]

The carbs you eat will not be readily available as energy until many hours after you've consumed them. There are people who say that they seen a noticable effect if they eat carbs before a weight training session, just try not to have them right before a workout, your body will being trying to digest the food this may hinder the intesity of your workout. Everybody is diffreent so try to see if they do help by adding a carb meal 2-3 hours for a couple of workouts to see if they do help

and yeah this dude does remind me of brian11. the way he words things

[Metabolic_]

and yeah this dude does remind me of brian11. the way he words things

aw sh**, look what you started bad man

[BDTR]

I like drinking an ultra fuel before lifting... its just me though.

[bad_man]

aw sh**, look what you started bad man

Sorry. Why don't you start a fourth identity and when I figure you out, I promise I won't tell anyone. Well, maybe just a couple of people.

[bad_man]

I like drinking an ultra fuel before lifting... its just me though.

Any diff between that and Gatorade?

[PrairieDawg]

That's all in your head..... this has been said time and time again but I will say it once more. In order for carbs to be used for energy when you lift they would have had to have been eaten 4-6 hours prior to lifting.


<<LMO>>

is this in theory? Because I have been told on here that for energy carbs should be consumed an hour prior. I'll see if I can find it...

[BDTR]

Not nearly as much sugar.

Any diff between that and Gatorade?

[Metabolic_]

Sorry. Why don't you start a fourth identity and when I figure you out, I promise I won't tell anyone. Well, maybe just a couple of people.

dude you must really missed him, sorry to bring your hopes down but Im not the guy your looking for.

[slizzut]

dude you must really missed him, sorry to bring your hopes down but Im not the guy your looking for.

hey brian