Mark: Should I start carb cycling?

Hi Callum,

Cycling carbs can be effective without doubt but it also requires excellent planning and discipline.

If you've gotten to the point at which your only carbs are vegetables and a bit of fruit, then the next consideration is what kinds and amounts of fat you are eating. If your fats are also quite low then carb cycling is probably the best option.

I find that timing your carb intake so that you eat less than 40 grams in the 24-hours before HIIT or before a very high volume weight training session works best. Then only have carbs after your weight sessions. Ensure to continue to eat lots of greens and other non-starchy vegetables to keep your gut functioning properly and for optimum health and if you don't eat oily fish 3 times per week, add a fish oil supplement daily.

There are many ways to cycle carbs but I find doing low carbs on Mon and Tues then moderate carbs on Wed then low on Thurs and Fri, high on Sat and medium on Sunday works best. A low-carb day can be 20 to 150 calories depending upon your body size, training type and frequency, metabolic rate, how much fat you have to lose, how low carbs affect your training and how long you have to lose the fat...as with any diet, evaluate progress weekly and adjust accordingly.

If you need any further advice, just ask a new specific question.

I tend to keep my fats as low as possible but i mostly have 2 whole eggs & 2 eggs whites every morning after me whey shake would i be better just having 4 egg whites?Also what are non starchy veg?

Could you also give me advice on wheather i should add carbs etc maltodextrin after my work outs or just keep it to a whey shake so that i keep my carbs in take at a low?