To help out me and other newbs, whats do you eat during carb up?
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Thread: what's on the menu for carb up?
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07-22-2006, 08:30 AM #1
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07-22-2006, 08:37 AM #2
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lately whatever I feel like I find I need the "psychological break"....
But if I were going for optimal results:
Brown Rice, Kidney Beans, Lean Chicken Breast, Lean Turkey, Lean Ham, Oatmeal, Skim Milk, Fat Free Cottage Cheese, Bagels, Fat Free Cream Cheese
That's basically all the foods that I will eat on a "by the books" carb up. Obviously not all in the same carb up. Sometimes I go high GI (Bagels), sometimes I go low GI (Chicken Chili)I've gained and lost over 100lbs more times than any man alive should. Do as I say and not as I do.
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07-22-2006, 08:47 AM #3
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07-22-2006, 04:46 PM #4
The traditional carb-up has the high-gi carbs, like bagels and cornflakes, on the Friday night, and the low-gi on Saturaday. Personally, I find it best to do only Saturday, so I have one high-gi meal after my PWO shake, and then stick to low-gi. I tend to eat a lot of root vegetables, and things like lentil soup with rye bread.
65% fat, 30% protein, 5% carbs = keto.
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07-23-2006, 04:54 AM #5
Bump (sorry!!)
According to the keto calculator, I "should" have around 340 grams of carbs in the 24 hours carb-up period. So I divided it into approximately 150 of hi gi and lo gi carbs friday night and 190 grams of low gi carbs Saturday.
However, with all this talk of "carb-ups" not being a necessity, or, just having 50 g on friday and 50 g saturday, I don't know what to do, or whether to go through with it at all. I thought it was essential to carb-up "hardcore" considering its in the main part of the explanation of the CKD diet. Any suggestions? Is 340 grams over 24 hours too much?Last edited by jaim91; 07-23-2006 at 05:54 AM.
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07-23-2006, 09:29 AM #6
carb up - eating whatever
Originally Posted by skelooth
Anyway - I did a 24 hr. carb up - Friday night to Saturday night at bedtime - and ate whatever I wanted. I DID stay within my allotted carb up guidelines, but I also ate some junk - some chocolate. Some pizza. Some Nachos. Some ice cream. I think because it was my first one, and I wanted "whatever." But I did keep track.
I really don't like the carb up. After 2 weeks, food was of little importance to me - it has become a way to provide fuel for my body... and that's about it!!!
<This was an awesome realization, for sure!!>
However, I know for sure that I needed the carbs - by Friday's workout, I was performing poorly and really tired. Am retaining some water this morning, and am back to business.
My main thing is... I suppose I have become skeptical, although I try REALLY hard to stay away from the scale... I have not gained inches, but thought the results I would see would be faster. So here's my question for the day: How long would one give the CKD before deciding to go a different route - results-wise? I planned to sign on for 6 weeks. Do you think this is an adequate trial?
Thanks!
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07-23-2006, 09:35 AM #7
Lisa, yes, I think by six weeks you should definitely be seeing results. If you aren't, then you should rethink your diet and workout.
Jaim91, normally, I'd tell women to go easy on the carb-up and reduce the number of carbs a bit from what the calculator says. But you are leaner and more muscular than most men who are doing this, so in your case, go for it!65% fat, 30% protein, 5% carbs = keto.
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07-23-2006, 10:11 AM #8
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Six weeks is a good time span to give an particular routine a chance to work. Just stay the course. If it doesn't work, you were eating too much.
Also a word of forewarning about carbing up.... don't go overboard. While nutrient partitioning during your carb up will be better than normal, it is nowhere near magical.I've gained and lost over 100lbs more times than any man alive should. Do as I say and not as I do.
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07-23-2006, 12:40 PM #9
I start my carbing on Saturday night, usually with pasta. On Sunday I usually have oatmeal with raisins, walnuts and honey; a corn muffin or english muffin; pasta and/or rice and beans. Sometimes I have whole grain bread items too. I occasionally cheat too with a little cake or cookies too. Not the best choice and I usually feel it (the guilt too).
Oh btw, speaking of results this is weird...
My weight is not really changing, the tape measure around my waist is not changing, yet my pants are more confortable and some are downright loose, and people tell me I'm losing weight.Last edited by Minotaur; 07-23-2006 at 12:43 PM.
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07-24-2006, 09:08 AM #10
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What do other's do for your pre-final-workout snack? The Keto plan said 2-3 pieces of fruit. Being my first high-carb food in a week I felt sick and dizzy at the gym the whole time. I went for one of the 100g carb/50g protein shakes immediately after lifting which helped balance me out but I fell asleep (crashed) as soon as I got home.
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The foods that trigger ketosis are high in carbs, not sugars - michaeldude
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