How to Make the Most of the Carb Cycling Diet

The Carb Cycling Diet has been creating a buzz in the fitness world. There is little doubt that it is an effective weight loss program but yet, some people are unable to achieve the results they expect from it. It is important that you follow the instructions of the diet to the letter, i.e. alternating high-carb days with low-carb days for six days a week and then having a cheat meal on the seventh day. At the same time, there are some additional tips and tricks you can try to enhance the effect you get from this diet plan. Let’s look at a few of those:

• You can tweak the program based on your needs. If you are looking to lose weight, then the 3 high-carb and 3 low-carb days followed by a reward day setup is fine. However, if you want to build muscles, your body needs more carbs, so instead of 3 high-carb days, you can 4 or even 5 high-carb days a week. That would mean only 1 or 2 low-carb days in a week. On the other hand, if you are at a healthy weight level and only want to maintain it, you can increase the number of low-carb days a week. This will ensure better results from your efforts.
• Choosing the right sources for carbs, regardless of whether it’s a high-carb or a low-carb day, is important for making the most of the Carb Cycling Diet. The reason is that simple carbohydrates don’t offer the fuel you need to get through your daily routine. This can especially be a problem if you want to work out on a daily basis. The best approach is to go for food sources which provide complex carbohydrates. This will give you sufficient fuel to not just power through the day but to also work out.
• Be careful about the cheat day you are allowed every seventh day. Having controlled your carb intake for the best part of the week, you could end up wasting your entire effort if you just gorge down food like there’s no tomorrow. Therefore, you have to be careful about staying within limits on your cheat day as well. Be mindful of your body’s needs and plan your meals accordingly. If you want to eat more carbs on your cheat day, make the necessary adjustments on the other days of the week.

So, these are some easy ways you can make the most of the Carb Cycling Diet and get the results you are looking for.