Fat or carbs for energy?

[miller1619]

Ok so we all know (or should know) that carbs can be used for energy in the form of readily available glycogen**. However these carbs can also have an adverse effect if trying to cut due to the constant insuline spikes(yes even complex carbs will create these).

A way around this is based on a very small amount of carbs and instead replace with fats, EFA's to be exact. This would cause the body to fully reley on the stored fats for energy and thus turn you into a litteral fat burning machine,(im talking 20 or less carbs a day for this to be used to its full effect).

Now to the main discussion, for strength gains would

1-a constant does of carbs be desireble throughout the day

2- Carbs only during breakfast, pre and post workout

3-Mainly all fats and proteins during the day

Input on body type to expect from each diet would also be apreciated

 

[miofit]

Carbs are a rich source of micronutrients - especially vitamins, which the body needs for a host of circulatory, immune, endocrine and other bodily functions as well as healthy cell growth and repair. Carbohydrates are also rich in protective phytochemicals.

 

[Welter]

Im a subscriber to 2

I consume all my carbs in my first 4 meals unless i workout late (which i do often) then i eat carbs at breakfast, lunch, pre workout and pwo i try to limit my pwo carbs to a low number though. Not really sure what the proper way to do it by i do something like

meal 1 40-50carbs
meal 3 40-50 carbs
pre workout 40-50 carbs and
pwo like 20 carbs usually fat free yogurt with a small amount (1 tbsp) of blueberries or raspberries

 

[Wonderwoman82]

I prefer carbs only breakie, pre and post workout as well. If I eat too many throughout the rest of the day I end up bloated and gaining weight

As far as mainly fats, tonnes of people swear by that diet however I find it doesn't work that well for me. It pretty much just helps me not hold onto water weight, but without carbs I have a difficult time finding energy to put in a decent workout

 

[tootie]

Ketosis diets aren't bad as long as you carb up once a week. I've been doing my keto-diet for 3 weeks now. goodluck with dog breath though