Are carb loads a necicity?

**kingmike1974** · 02-06-2005, 11:21 AM

I workout everyother day. Half the body each time. I have all my daily carbs pwo for a total of about 120 carbs. The off days are cardio only in am, I have 0 carbs those days and incorporate a few different meals like chicken wings or something. Are carb load days a necicity if workout are ok. I know a carb load would give me more energy but I want the best results I can get over the next 4 months.

**Angelis** · 02-06-2005, 11:24 AM

bro if ur not getting enough carbs ur not gonna grow... 120 carbs/day is not gonna do it I think... what amount of Kcals are u taking in?

**kingmike1974** · 02-06-2005, 11:58 AM

Sorry man I did not specify, I am cutting right now.

**slizzut** · 02-06-2005, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by kingmike1974

I workout everyother day. Half the body each time. I have all my daily carbs pwo for a total of about 120 carbs. The off days are cardio only in am, I have 0 carbs those days and incorporate a few different meals like chicken wings or something. Are carb load days a necicity if workout are ok. I know a carb load would give me more energy but I want the best results I can get over the next 4 months.

No, carb loads are not a necesity. Some people choose to do them on their cheat day but you do not have to. If You were to carb up on a sunday you could have a Pro/Carb meal every other meal..

**IronFreakX** · 02-06-2005, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Angelis

bro if ur not getting enough carbs ur not gonna grow... 120 carbs/day is not gonna do it I think... what amount of Kcals are u taking in?

wut??? im eating only 20-30 carbs per day and im losing fat and gaining muscle and my strengths getting better

**turbolag87** · 02-07-2005, 11:04 AM

I find that i have to have carbs on lifting days as I will not have strenght if i have pro/fat means on lifting days. Leave the pro/fat days for non lifting days. That what has worked for me best.

**angelxterminator** · 02-07-2005, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by CrystalMethodX

wut??? im eating only 20-30 carbs per day and im losing fat and gaining muscle and my strengths getting better

That is a horrible dietary approach IMO...

I wouldn't gain 1/2 as fast if i took a ketogenic approach to my dieting, and i know that for a fact.

**SwoleCat** · 02-07-2005, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by angelxterminator

I wouldn't gain 1/2 as fast if i took a ketogenic approach to my dieting

Neither would I.

~SC~

**Angelis** · 02-07-2005, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by angelxterminator

That is a horrible dietary approach IMO...

I wouldn't gain 1/2 as fast if i took a ketogenic approach to my dieting, and i know that for a fact.

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Neither would I.

~SC~

I knew some people agreed with me... I tried going Keto and training I could not lift as heavy I felt weaker and the gains were slower.

**kingmike1974** · 02-07-2005, 09:18 PM

I am feeling great as long as I get the 100-120 carbs post workout. I seem to be more motivoted while cutting, go figure.

**IronFreakX** · 02-10-2005, 08:48 AM

i grow fine and strength is improving i guess every1 is different

**MrMondodondo** · 02-10-2005, 10:40 AM

20-30 carbs a day?????
I'd pass out training. Without the carbs to burn your going to burn muscle!!!!?????

**IronFreakX** · 02-12-2005, 11:14 AM

well ur rite supposdly but every1 is diff if i ever feel im losing strength or size ill up my carbs but things seem fine for now

**HammerCurler** · 02-12-2005, 12:00 PM

So how often should you take in carbs on an off day?

On workout days i take in carbs 3-4 times: With breakfast (oats), then my third meal preWO I take in some brown rice/pro. Then PWO I have a whey shake(waiting for my dextrose to ship in), then PPWO I have brown rice/pro or some other valuable Carb.

All other meals are pro/fat.

On my off days i'm thinking I should only take in carbs once/twice - with breakfast, and possibly my meal before the evening (3-5pm). What do you guys think?

P.S. My current goal is bulking without too much fat retention. Basically want to keep current BF% - or even lower it a bit while gaining muscle.

**IronFreakX** · 02-14-2005, 05:47 AM

how long have u been training?ur bodytype?etc....... if i gave u advice based on diet/lifestyle/bodytype im pretty sure it would mess urs up.

Get as much info as u can and try carbs 2 times try less try more and then stop trying when smth works for u