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JayC2524 Posts: 15 Joined: 2006/10/23	2007/05/14, 10:23 PM For the last couple months I have been on a high protein low carb diet, and the diet has been working for me. I have also started exercising and lifting weights, since I joined the gym. Since I heard that when people start eating carbs again they gain all the weight back they lost. If I just incorporated more carbs into my diet (oats in the morning) and maybe some wheat bread sometimes0, would that be ok if I continue my exercise routine and lifting. How many carbs is a healthy amount each day. Currently I weigh 198 down from around 220. I Try to get around 200g of protein a day. How many carbs would be a good amount. The nutrition plan on here says around 400, don't think that is the correct amount. My meals usually contain 4-5 egg whites with some tomatoes Whey Protein Shake Chicken with Greenbeans for lunch Salad with Chicken Tuna or Steak(once a week) Whey protein shake after workout Chicken or Fish with Veggies for dinner I was also thinking about changing my protein shake for one of my snacks to a casein shake, or maybe a meal replacement shake because I don't think that I am eating enough calories in a day. Just looking for some more information I have been reading alot on here lately and decided to start asking some of my own questions.
Velasca Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/10/26	2007/05/14, 11:13 PM one thing i learned was the *timing* of when i ate my carbs..i also was always afraid to eat too many carbs..but now i have decided to listen to a few of the pros on here and eat alittle more since my metabolism has increased and i exercise hard...i have more energy now and i actually lost a pound last week..from a 2 month plateau :) carbs can be your friend..its how you work them that is the key :) -------------- There is no such thing as a *set point*. Im only set on getting past this point :)
JayC2524 Posts: 15 Joined: 2006/10/23	2007/05/14, 11:24 PM When would the best time to eat the carbs be?