Carb Cutoffs

marlon · 03-22-2006, 03:15 AM

I want to do a 6pm carb cut off since I am starting to cut. However, I usually train somewhere from 8pm-9pm. I have read about the importance of refilling glycogen stores after a workout, so is it not beneficial to have this 6pm carb cut off? If it can be done, how can I do this?

**skelooth** · 03-22-2006, 03:21 AM

you can keep your pwo carbs to a minimum.... 10g of dextrose.

That's how we do it on a CKD. It's just enough to help shuttle nutrience into your muscles, but not enough that it will be stored.

**DJSTARER** · 03-22-2006, 03:58 AM

it's a tough situation. Skel's answer is prolly the best. Is there ANY way you can train earlier.

marlon · 03-22-2006, 04:24 AM

Thanks for the responses. I'll consider that, as it seems to be my only option at this moment. Any other ideas from anyone else?

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

it's a tough situation. Skel's answer is prolly the best. Is there ANY way you can train earlier.

It is possible for me to train earlier... just very inconvenient, but that would solve my problem though :nosthumbs .

**powerman2000** · 03-22-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by marlon

It is possible for me to train earlier... just very inconvenient, but that would solve my problem though :nosthumbs .

Didn't you know?..................It takes sacrifice to become a huge, muscular freak.

**skelooth** · 03-22-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Didn't you know?..................It takes sacrifice to become a huge, muscular freak.

I'll bank on that

I think lifting in the morning is better. I hate lifting in the evening, I have sooo much more strength if I lift early / before noon.

**powerman2000** · 03-22-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I'll bank on that

I think lifting in the morning is better. I hate lifting in the evening, I have sooo much more strength if I lift early / before noon.

Especially if you're dragging your ass into the gym after a stressful day at work.

**DJSTARER** · 03-22-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I'll bank on that

I think lifting in the morning is better. I hate lifting in the evening, I have sooo much more strength if I lift early / before noon.

I guess everyone is different. When I am bulking, I go in the evening because I have WAY more energy and I have been eating all day. When I am cutting, I go before noon because it is easier for me to concentrate my carbs that way....

kinda similar to this thread i suppose.

A_N_91 · 03-27-2006, 10:58 PM

I usually like to go 2 PM-4 PM. Morning I have no energy and at night, I get too lazy to go. I would do what Skelooth said about minimum or try to workout in the evenings or morning.

LFL · 04-03-2006, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by marlon

I want to do a 6pm carb cut off since I am starting to cut. However, I usually train somewhere from 8pm-9pm. I have read about the importance of refilling glycogen stores after a workout, so is it not beneficial to have this 6pm carb cut off? If it can be done, how can I do this?

I would recommend do not skimp on pwo recovery. It would be much better to get your caloric deficit from the rest of your day. If you are energy deficient in a big way before bed, you become that much more catabolic.

Another way to go would be to have your pwo shake, then before bed have a meal consisting of protein/fats. Even some fiber added would be fine.

When contest dieting for instance, I normally go the eggwhite omlette route with 1 whole egg and 5 eggwhites, omlette veggies, with a bit of salsa on top. Keeps the nighttime hungers down very nicely, while adding quality protein.

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skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,198 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 156	you can keep your pwo carbs to a minimum.... 10g of dextrose. That's how we do it on a CKD. It's just enough to help shuttle nutrience into your muscles, but not enough that it will be stored. __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

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A_N_91 Pro Stature Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 849 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I usually like to go 2 PM-4 PM. Morning I have no energy and at night, I get too lazy to go. I would do what Skelooth said about minimum or try to workout in the evenings or morning.