Just to be clear I am a amateur. I don't want to look like a figure model. Or at least that is not my immediate goal. I am just beginning to test carb cycling. I've been eating low carb on days I don't weight train and high carb on glute days. While I've seen short term results on my ab (yes!) I found I wasn't getting enough calories on low carb days. I have not yet mastered tons of eggs or meat. I'm going to start becoming a bit more flexible on my diet and start listening more to body. I want to ensure I get enough calories and protein to support my weight training.
On another note, I finally got a sugar craving after 5 weeks without sweets (like cakes, brownies, donuts) and I think it has something to do with the lack of carbs I've been consuming. I do not like where that is going because I feel like it might lead to a worthless cheat. I'd much rather use that for a date with my man. So I gave in a ate some pineapples (big whoop) and I kinda of felt bad but why?? I need to be positive and love myself and body. Negativity and guilt associated with pineapples sounds sad..another reason I don't see myself competing.
As for the carb cycling, I think I'll just avoid carbs at dinner, except on weight training days. Breakfast and other meals I feel NEED carbs. I'm a student! I need energy and brain power.
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