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Post by tiffany on Dec 6, 2006 21:18:46 GMT -5
Welcome and good luck with your upcoming show. I have never competed (yet) so can't help you much, however I can tell you I had much success with carb cycling. Like everyone else has already said, lean body mass, metabolism, carb sensitivity and your schedule will all play a part in calculating how much and when - I'm lucky, I have someone who does a lot of research and pretty much set my program up for me otherwise I would probably still be trying to work it out . Definitely keep us posted with your progress and we will cheer you along
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Post by mrbeefy on Dec 7, 2006 7:01:01 GMT -5
Good for you Chica! Cuban and Irish!!! Wow.......That just sounds "fiesty"!!! You are on the right track......continue on the road, and remember that it is wisdom which seeks out wisdom. MANY people will give you advice. Take what works for YOU, and go for it! Fighting the age thing? Girl, please!!!! You don't look a day over 18 !!! PLEASE...keep in touch. Your journey is our journey....if you like, you can PM me or e-mail me, and I'd be happy to share some more of what I know about Mike and the Fitness Factory. mr beefy....... ftatulin@yahoo.com
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Post by d1barbie on Dec 7, 2006 15:43:20 GMT -5
Mr. Beefy,
you are too kind
I have a question on the carb cycle thingy....is fruit ok to eat? i eat alot of fruit and veggies...for fruit i eat bananas, green apples, pineapples, and mangos...i was thinking of adding them in for the high carb days...any suggestions
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Post by mrbeefy on Dec 7, 2006 15:55:55 GMT -5
Barbie My disclaimer first....I'm not a nutritionist. Ok. Done. Now...IN MY Experience...fruit is ok, however, you do need to be careful of the glycemic index. Fruit may be ok after a workout, etc. but you have to see how your metabolism is affected. It can spike your insulin levels, which effects, cortisol and fat retention. An Example: An apple in the morning......ok. An apple before bed, for me, NOT ok. I do not want to spike my insulin levels before bed time. Again, I'm not a nutritionist, so this might not be totally accurate scientifically. I just know what does, and does not work for ME. Carb cycling works. I've tried it, and as long as you're dedicated to it, will help you drop body fat. Your body will be guessing all the time, and will not adapt as readily to hold onto fat. It will burn glycogen more readily. There's a TON of articles on bodybuilding.com on carb cycling, etc. Check them out! KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS!!! That is how you learn. Remember, take what you can use, and use it. And what doesn't work for YOU, discard it. Your body is an amazing thing (I'm speaking generally here, but of course, yours is too! ), and will adapt quickly. That is one reason carb cycling works. It's also why we change up our workouts too. Keep at it Chica! mrbeefy ;D
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Post by beckie on Dec 7, 2006 16:54:50 GMT -5
Hey Barbie, Specifically speaking,carb cycling does not usually include fruit as most competitors cut it out of their cutting diets completely from about 12-16 wks out. If you can't do that then stick to low glycemc fruits like apples,pears and plums.
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Post by d1barbie on Dec 8, 2006 11:32:30 GMT -5
hi Beckie,
is it b/c of the sugar....i would think that the sugar in fruit is ok to have....but this is good info b/c i love fruit....i will keep in mind the GI part....thanks a bunch :-)
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Post by beckie on Dec 8, 2006 17:38:12 GMT -5
Yes it is-you want to keep your carbs to complex sources like oats,sweet potato and brown rice,the fruit still is considered a simple carb but if you want try just having maybe half an apple if you can't wean yourself off completely.
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