Low Carb Cycling for Weight loss

Low Carb Cycling for weight loss

We all know that limiting our carb intake, will also limit the amount of weight we pack on. I’m a firm believer in cutting down on carbs (especially the simple carbs) BUT not cutting it out completely.

Carb cycling has been used by body builders for many years to shed as much fat as they possibly can before taking part in a competition. It is an amazing tool for shedding fat…when done properly. Most body builders cut out carbs completely leading up to a competition, which may lead to fatigue and causing the brain to have that foggy feeling (not being able to concentrate).

However, recent studies show that combining a Low Carb diet with a periodic High Carb diet is one of the most effective ways to lose weight and keep it off. It is a SUPER way off getting some variety in your diet.

Carb cycling can seem very intimidating to a beginner, so I’ll show you how it’s done! It’s all about WATCHING what you take in.

Your Carb cycling should also be linked to a good training program. If you don’t have a proper training program then I suggest trying my Early morning 30min Fat burning workout in conjunction with low carb cycling.

Monday – Low Carb (30min Fat Burning W/out)

Tuesday – Low Carb (30min Fat Burning W/out)

Wednesday - High Carb (30min Fat Burning W/out)

Thursday - Low Carb (30min Fat Burning W/out)

Friday - Low Carb (30min Fat Burning W/out)

Saturday - High Carb – rest

Sunday - Low Carb - rest

This is an eg of your low carb cycle

(1) multiply your body weight in pounds by (1.2) - this is your protein level in grams
Example - 140lb * 1.2 = 168g protein = 672 calories

(2) multiply your body weight in pounds by (0.5) - this is your fat level in grams
Example - 140lb * 0.5 = 70g fat = 630 calories

(3) multiply your body weight in pounds by (0.6) - this your carbohydrate level in grams
Example - 140lb * 0.6 = 84g carbs = 336 calories

This is an eg of a High carb cycle      

 (1) multiply your body weight in pounds by (1.4) - this is your protein level in grams
Example - 140lb * 1.4 = 196g protein = 784 calories

(2) multiply your body weight in pounds by (0.3) - this is your fat level in grams
Example - 140lb * 0.3 = 42g fat = 378 calories

(3) multiply your body weight in pounds by (1.4) - this your carbohydrate level in grams
Example - 140lb * 1.4 = 196g carbs = 784 calories

 Now all you have to do is plan your meals and work out what you will be eating J