Everyone's first two questions are "What is carb cycling?" and "Why are you trying to lose more weight?"
I will start with the latter first! It's hilarious how everything fitness oriented has to be weight loss related nowadays. I am actually trying out carb cycling in my attempt to become MORE TONE. Ya know, a little LESS BOUNCE FOR MY OUNCE LOL. A little less jiggle to the jelly LMBO... Ok! You get it.
I was previously 2010/2011 approx 240 lbs (or at least the last time I looked before I started my journey). I now flux between 145-150 lbs. My Body Fat is currently 26.5%. My BMI is currently 23.1%. Like most people who lose a large amount of weight, I have "fat deposits". I am the exact shape I want to be and the size BUT I need to tone the jiggle (just a little bit, we gotta keep some of it [smile]). My areas of trouble (as with most females) are my lower abs and hamstrings! I am not aiming for a "certain" BMI or Body Fat percentage. I will continue to check the changes in percent as I move forward, but I am gauging my success off of when I am satisfied with what I see reflected back in the mirror.
HOW I ENDED UP CARB CYCLING:
After miles of cardio, hours of weight lifting and more crunches than I can remember I was looking for some help with this journey. I started doing research via the web and it seemed to take me in circles, but I did learn a little bit. I ended up asking various trainers and people in the health profession... and I compiled all that info here.
I will start with the latter first! It's hilarious how everything fitness oriented has to be weight loss related nowadays. I am actually trying out carb cycling in my attempt to become MORE TONE. Ya know, a little LESS BOUNCE FOR MY OUNCE LOL. A little less jiggle to the jelly LMBO... Ok! You get it.
I was previously 2010/2011 approx 240 lbs (or at least the last time I looked before I started my journey). I now flux between 145-150 lbs. My Body Fat is currently 26.5%. My BMI is currently 23.1%. Like most people who lose a large amount of weight, I have "fat deposits". I am the exact shape I want to be and the size BUT I need to tone the jiggle (just a little bit, we gotta keep some of it [smile]). My areas of trouble (as with most females) are my lower abs and hamstrings! I am not aiming for a "certain" BMI or Body Fat percentage. I will continue to check the changes in percent as I move forward, but I am gauging my success off of when I am satisfied with what I see reflected back in the mirror.
HOW I ENDED UP CARB CYCLING:
After miles of cardio, hours of weight lifting and more crunches than I can remember I was looking for some help with this journey. I started doing research via the web and it seemed to take me in circles, but I did learn a little bit. I ended up asking various trainers and people in the health profession... and I compiled all that info here.
The QUICK and DIRTY: What is Carb Cycling
Carb Cycling is a way to "trick" the body into burning FAT first (or more efficiently), as opposed to its first source of energy, carbs. There are various types of carb cycles. I choose to do a carb cycle that alternates 1 Low Carb Day and 1 High Carb Day every other day and has 1 Reward Day. I decided to a cheat meal instead of a Reward Day. I foresee a whole Reward Day going very badly for me!! :-)
After you pick your type of cycle you need to choose and plan your menu. Simply put, the LOW CARB days are Veggie and Protein heavy and HIGH CARB days are Protein, Veggie and Fruit heavy!! Below you will find an example of my meals on a low and a high carb day.
Next, you need to plan your workouts to gain the most benefit from your cycle. Low Carb Days are for Cardio to burn your fat stores. High Carb Days are for lifting. For example, sprint drills and abs on Low Carb Days and weights on legs, arms and abs on High Carb Days.
I'll keep you posted on my progress!!
...Find Carb Cycling Tips Below...
After you pick your type of cycle you need to choose and plan your menu. Simply put, the LOW CARB days are Veggie and Protein heavy and HIGH CARB days are Protein, Veggie and Fruit heavy!! Below you will find an example of my meals on a low and a high carb day.
Next, you need to plan your workouts to gain the most benefit from your cycle. Low Carb Days are for Cardio to burn your fat stores. High Carb Days are for lifting. For example, sprint drills and abs on Low Carb Days and weights on legs, arms and abs on High Carb Days.
I'll keep you posted on my progress!!
...Find Carb Cycling Tips Below...
Tips!!
- Have your low carb days for your non-work out and cardio days
- Have 5 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks)
- Drink LOTS of water
- Don't eat after 8pm
- Eat GOOD carbs, not any carb
- Eat breakfast no later than 30 mins after you wake in
Special Thanks --
Special thanks to all those that answered questions for me. You know who you are. XoXo
These sites helped me. You may find them helpful too! Find More Details Here:
http://chrispowell.com/carb-cycling-101/
http://heidipowell.net/2713/carb-cycling-101/
http://www.scrawnytobrawny.com/fat-burning-machine
These sites helped me. You may find them helpful too! Find More Details Here:
http://chrispowell.com/carb-cycling-101/
http://heidipowell.net/2713/carb-cycling-101/
http://www.scrawnytobrawny.com/fat-burning-machine