carb cycling

tskeltonpga · 11-25-2008

ok so my old roommate has done a few small body building competitions...he has gotten his body fat down extreemly low...

he and i were talking about BFL...i have never gotten to really be able to see abs...i'm strong and have a good structure...just need to tighten up...he says he doesn't see how some of the champions can get the results without carb cycling.

any thoughts?

i am planning on doing the program through week 8 as it is and then start carb cycling for weeks 9-12. high carb days on lower body workout days, low carb days on cardio days, and med. carb days on upper body days...any ideas?

Hamoth · 11-25-2008

Follow the program.

Only advice I can offer.

Everyone on here that I've seen follow the program who is starting at a relatively fit state has seen substantial definition in the abs.

Chris · 11-27-2008

With BFL, carb cycling isn't recommended. What you can do instead is cut carbs from your last meal of the day, but double the carb portion at breakfast. This way you still get 6 portions, but you can run a pseudo carb deficit.

Griff · 11-27-2008

Would the BFL diet change for those wanting to gain weight? Would you want to add more carbs at more than one meal? I currently don't have much carbs before bed, and I only have 1/2 c of oatmeal in the morning w/ some protein. Would it be better to upp the carbohydrates? Right now I'm consuming about 1.5 carbs/lb. Maybe do 1/2 cup of oatmeal for breakfast + glass of OJ or a banana or 1c of oatmeal?

Chris · 11-28-2008

If you want to gain weight, you have to eat more calories than you burn. It's much easier to do this with carbs than protein. That being said, 1c of oats and 1 banana is a great start for the day. I think it says to double carbs for the first 3 meals of the day, if you want to gain. In my experience, it's not that simple. Gaining weight for me, is harder than losing it. I really had to keep track of the calories to keep in consistent.

You could just try doubling the carb portions at those first 3 meals and making sure you get some healthy fats (nuts) at each meal. Then watch the scale and tape measure for changes in the right places.

11-25-2008	#1 (permalink)
tskeltonpga Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 30 Blog Entries: 1	carb cycling ok so my old roommate has done a few small body building competitions...he has gotten his body fat down extreemly low... he and i were talking about BFL...i have never gotten to really be able to see abs...i'm strong and have a good structure...just need to tighten up...he says he doesn't see how some of the champions can get the results without carb cycling. any thoughts? i am planning on doing the program through week 8 as it is and then start carb cycling for weeks 9-12. high carb days on lower body workout days, low carb days on cardio days, and med. carb days on upper body days...any ideas?

11-25-2008	#2 (permalink)
Hamoth Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 208 Blog Entries: 33	Follow the program. Only advice I can offer. Everyone on here that I've seen follow the program who is starting at a relatively fit state has seen substantial definition in the abs. __________________ I have just completed an 8 week challenge to lose 30lbs of fat and gain 20 lbs of muscle. I am trying to recover from my long-neglected case of CECS (Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome) which was relieved two years ago with bilateral fasciotomies. Check out my Blog!

11-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,981 Blog Entries: 77	With BFL, carb cycling isn't recommended. What you can do instead is cut carbs from your last meal of the day, but double the carb portion at breakfast. This way you still get 6 portions, but you can run a pseudo carb deficit. __________________ "Half ass effort gets you half ass results." "Negative people can clear a room quicker than a fart." "You don't think your way to a new way of living. You live your way to a new way of thinking."

11-28-2008	#5 (permalink)
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,981 Blog Entries: 77	If you want to gain weight, you have to eat more calories than you burn. It's much easier to do this with carbs than protein. That being said, 1c of oats and 1 banana is a great start for the day. I think it says to double carbs for the first 3 meals of the day, if you want to gain. In my experience, it's not that simple. Gaining weight for me, is harder than losing it. I really had to keep track of the calories to keep in consistent. You could just try doubling the carb portions at those first 3 meals and making sure you get some healthy fats (nuts) at each meal. Then watch the scale and tape measure for changes in the right places. __________________ "Half ass effort gets you half ass results." "Negative people can clear a room quicker than a fart." "You don't think your way to a new way of living. You live your way to a new way of thinking."

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11-27-2008	#4 (permalink)
Griff Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11	Would the BFL diet change for those wanting to gain weight? Would you want to add more carbs at more than one meal? I currently don't have much carbs before bed, and I only have 1/2 c of oatmeal in the morning w/ some protein. Would it be better to upp the carbohydrates? Right now I'm consuming about 1.5 carbs/lb. Maybe do 1/2 cup of oatmeal for breakfast + glass of OJ or a banana or 1c of oatmeal?

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