Carb cycling us used by bodybuilders and people trying to lose weight . Carb cycling involves alternating high carb with low carb days. On low carb days’ fat is usually increased but protein content stays the same. These ratios vary on workout days, depending on the workout. Studies on women who did not seriously workout showed bad side effects including constipation from restricting carbs. The best approach is to eat high carbs from whole foods on workout days while limiting carbs on sedentary days when you don’t need the energy.
Key Takeaways:
- Carb Cycling has been used in the body building community for years. They see results in lower body fat percentages.
- the main idea is limiting carbs when the body does not need them. This avoid the carb being turned into fat.
- When done properly carb cycling is a sustainable diet. Your protein intake stays the same allowing for bone and muscle mass to stay the same if not increase.
“Typically fat intake increases on lower-crab days, and decreases on higher-carb days; while protein intake remains consistent.”