Chinese Association of Idaho State University (CAISU)
Fitness & Nutrition Fact Guide
The debate is on! Some people will tell you that if you want to lose weight then you have to cut out carbs completely from your diet while others believe that you
should have them at different times throughout the day. So for a new person in the weight loss game, it can be very understandable if there is some confusion. At the end of the day it is all about your goals and what you want your body to do with carbs!
Weight lossA low carb diet can be great for someone who is trying to lose weight. In its basic form, losing weight is all about consuming less calories than what you burn so that you can create a caloric deficiency!It all boils down to energy density which describes how many calories is in a certain amount of food. Carb foods are very high in calories when compared to other foods, which is why cutting them out of your diet can be so great for losing weight!
Muscle gainBut what if you are trying to gain muscle like a body builder? Well then a low carb diet will be a very bad idea! Carbs are filled with the energy required to do the various weight training required to build muscle. Plus they help you to recover faster after your workout session. A low carb diet may get you through your standard session of cardio, but it won't get you through a session of high intensity training!
Carb cyclingWhat if you wanted to do both, burn fat and build muscle? Carb cycling is what you would go for, if doing both is your goal. Carb cycling boils down to keeping your carb intake low during periods of low activity but increasing that intake before and after your workout. Carb cycling may not be for you, but bodybuilders who want to build muscle and remain lean, love this concept!
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