Diet FAQ #10: How much carbs?

[Animal Rep]

Ok, you got your protein down. But what about carbs? If you're training heavy or for a show, try a carb intake at about 30% of your total caloric intake. So for example, if you’re eating 3000 calories, then this comes out to about 900 calories or 360 grams of carbs. The rest is from 60% protein and 10% fats. Now of course if you’re carb-sensitive, then you can always adjust from there but you need a starting point. If you are carb-sensitive and they make you hold excessive amounts of water, then you may need to deplete them a bit for a couple days. If you do deplete and it's only for a day or two, then it will not impact your strength. Any more then that and you may start to feel an energy loss. When I say deplete that does not mean go to zero. That means cut back over a period of a couple days, maybe to about half of what you normally eat. You may need to go to half for 4 days. Start playing with it now so you know what works for you and what doesn’t.

[hardcoregue]

Well,I think the best way is to consume 1.5g per pound but in some magayines I read for gaining mas you shoud take 3 to 4g of carbs per pound.Try and decide what's better for you...

[arab910]

should we stay away from pasta? linguine, penne, etc.?

[bovat]

i think i read somewhere that the skinnier the pasta the better for you, so like angel hair is good, but like the big cylinder ones or shells, are not as good for you. Dont understand that AT ALL, but i did read it so im not making shit up. and there are whole grain pasta thats good for you

[pmug0000]

i think i read somewhere that the skinnier the pasta the better for you, so like angel hair is good, but like the big cylinder ones or shells, are not as good for you. Dont understand that AT ALL, but i did read it so im not making shit up. and there are whole grain pasta thats good for you

The width of the pasta makes absolutely no difference to it's nutritional value. Just think about it, and you should be able to realize for yourself that shape has no effect on nutritional value - it's all about the ingredients and the quantity you eat, not the shape.

[arab910]

so pastas in general are fine? granted, a whole wheat option is obviously healthier for you...but in general they're ok.

[pmug0000]

so pastas in general are fine? granted, a whole wheat option is obviously healthier for you...but in general they're ok.

I'd say it depends on you bro. For myself and a lot of people, pasta is not fine. Plenty of people like to stay low carb, or get their carbs from oatmeal and potatoes rather than the faster digesting carbs like rice and pasta.

But if you are bulking, and you are not carb sensitive, then pasta is a good option for you.

[bovat]

The width of the pasta makes absolutely no difference to it's nutritional value. Just think about it, and you should be able to realize for yourself that shape has no effect on nutritional value - it's all about the ingredients and the quantity you eat, not the shape.

thatd be why i said dont understand at all......just telling you what i read, not really as advice but more for throwing more on the topic of pasta. If it was in a mag, then doesnt it make you curious on the matter, even if it sounds like total bullshit.

And i dont want people thinking im fuckin retarded and that i believe that, just tellin you guys about it.

[pmug0000]

thatd be why i said dont understand at all......just telling you what i read, not really as advice but more for throwing more on the topic of pasta. If it was in a mag, then doesnt it make you curious on the matter, even if it sounds like total bullshit.

And i dont want people thinking im fuckin retarded and that i believe that, just tellin you guys about it.

If it was in a magazine, I'd use that article wipe my ass cause it's full of shit.

And yeah it does make me think. It makes me wonder who the hell would print a dumbass article like that, and who would believe it.

[arab910]

I'd say it depends on you bro. For myself and a lot of people, pasta is not fine. Plenty of people like to stay low carb, or get their carbs from oatmeal and potatoes rather than the faster digesting carbs like rice and pasta.

But if you are bulking, and you are not carb sensitive, then pasta is a good option for you.

see thats the thing. just getting started out, i find it hard to differentiate between being carb senstive or NOT carb sensitive...what carbs are OK, ones i should stay away from, etc.?

any basic knowledge someone would like to share is much appreciated

[pmug0000]

see thats the thing. just getting started out, i find it hard to differentiate between being carb senstive or NOT carb sensitive...what carbs are OK, ones i should stay away from, etc.?

any basic knowledge someone would like to share is much appreciated

Sorry dude, some things you need to figure out for yourself. No one else knows what works best for your body.
If it helps, I have learned that my body responds best to carbs like oatmeal and other whole grains, and once in a while sweet potatoes, but I avoid bread, pasta, and rice.
You need to figure out what works for you by trial and error.

[LegendKillerJosh]

Ok, you got your protein down. But what about carbs? If you're training heavy or for a show, try a carb intake at about 30% of your total caloric intake. So for example, if you’re eating 3000 calories, then this comes out to about 900 calories or 360 grams of carbs. The rest is from 60% protein and 10% fats. Now of course if you’re carb-sensitive, then you can always adjust from there but you need a starting point. If you are carb-sensitive and they make you hold excessive amounts of water, then you may need to deplete them a bit for a couple days. If you do deplete and it's only for a day or two, then it will not impact your strength. Any more then that and you may start to feel an energy loss. When I say deplete that does not mean go to zero. That means cut back over a period of a couple days, maybe to about half of what you normally eat. You may need to go to half for 4 days. Start playing with it now so you know what works for you and what doesn’t.

Hate to say, but these calculations are off. If you eat 360g carbs, that is 1440 calories, which be almost 50% of 3000 calories. I can't believe no one has noticed this yet.

[simpleguy]

Hate to say, but these calculations are off. If you eat 360g carbs, that is 1440 calories, which be almost 50% of 3000 calories. I can't believe no one has noticed this yet.

I had noticed before as well

[Bull26187]

I am wondering if anyone has any takes on cycling my carbs, almost bring my body into ketosis. I have heard that it works, but I still want energy to lift.

[simpleguy]

I am wondering if anyone has any takes on cycling my carbs, almost bring my body into ketosis. I have heard that it works, but I still want energy to lift.

actually in ketosis you have more energy then on low-carbs... because ketones are an unlimited source of fuel... whilst on low-carbs, carbs are still your fuel source, but you are low on fuel

[abosmad85]

for each of your 5-7 meals => 2/3 carbs and 1/3 proteins


but it is not only HOW MUCH CARBS you should think about ... eating healthy food is your Gold rule

i don't care if you are doing ketosis or eating 2g carbs for each lb , if you wona know how much carbs you should take you will see a 1 000 000 answer , so what should you do ?

1.eat whole grain carbs - no sweeteners or white flour products .
2.don't eat carbs with 2 hours before you sleep at night ( cz insulin inhibits growth hormone )

[berserk]

Hate to say, but these calculations are off. If you eat 360g carbs, that is 1440 calories, which be almost 50% of 3000 calories. I can't believe no one has noticed this yet.

and what about if someone is doing diat of 40% protein 50% carbs and 10% fat.

is that wrong?

[princyroger]

Carbohydrates in your diet, but is also part of your diet that needs moderation, especially if you're active. People often confuse a diet low in carbohydrates.Taking 30-60g of carbohydrates per hour after first hour will help you improve your strength and endurance.

[jupiterpitter]

Carbs is very good for health in that there is more vitamin, protein which make us fit for that we have to take daily 500 gram carbs and it is very compulsory to know when and how we have to eat.Eat whole grain carbs - no sweeteners or white flour products and.don't eat carbs with 2 hours before you sleep at night .

[Zieben]

Is there a specific reason that the carb-to-protein ratio is always in favor of the carbs? I've been at this seriously for only about 3 months, and I bounce back and forth deciding whether or not I should consume more carbs than proteins, or less-to-none. I'm being informed by several friends, magazine exposure, and random posts on here. Can anyone please help clarify, or is this more under the general umbrella of "it all depends on your body"?