Precontest Diet Macro Opinion

[Massondeck]

Was wondering if any of you competing guys have found it overall better to carb cycle or go low carbs for a precontest diet. I know each diet has pros and cons but what do you think was the overall best i.e. time efficent/convienent/results. Im currently looking at doing a 50%protein/40% fats/10% carbs but I read places that lowering your carbs isnt that good for precontest but then how do I burn fat with having high glycogen levels from carbs. Any opinion or macronutrient diet would be appreciated.
Im currently at 11% bodyfat and using a 12 wk Tren A/Masteron P/Test P cruise. Also, been training hard for last 4 years.
Do I need to drop my calories 400-500 below maintence for losing fat or can I stay at maintenance with having clean sources and still lose fat?

 

[Gunsmith]

their are so many options here it's impossible to give you an accurate awswer , some guys eat 200-500g carbs all the way through the show other dont , some guys carb cycle

I personally use a Palumbo style diet slightly modified , replacing some of the nut and animal fat with coconut oil

 

[ChuckSm00th]

No one knows what is going to work best for "you". You need to try out both diets and see whatever you respond to best.
I like both forms of dieting listed above, but used at the right times, but thats what i prefer and see my best results with by doing so.
You wont know until you try.

 

[Shelby]

Do I need to drop my calories 400-500 below maintence for losing fat or can I stay at maintenance with having clean sources and still lose fat?

You need to drop calories, or increase caloric expenditure.

 

[BigNShredded]

You need to drop calories, or increase caloric expenditure.

Booyah! Tell him Shelbs!

 

[FutureFreak]

Was wondering if any of you competing guys have found it overall better to carb cycle or go low carbs for a precontest diet. I know each diet has pros and cons but what do you think was the overall best i.e. time efficent/convienent/results. Im currently looking at doing a 50%protein/40% fats/10% carbs but I read places that lowering your carbs isnt that good for precontest but then how do I burn fat with having high glycogen levels from carbs. Any opinion or macronutrient diet would be appreciated.
Im currently at 11% bodyfat and using a 12 wk Tren A/Masteron P/Test P cruise. Also, been training hard for last 4 years.
Do I need to drop my calories 400-500 below maintence for losing fat or can I stay at maintenance with having clean sources and still lose fat?

I would choose the macro break down that suits your lifetsyle the best.

Are you active at work (on feet all day) + train high volume + naturally leaner individual?

Are you sedentary, store fat easily and are not a very hyper person? Dictate the macros to your lifestyle and go from there.

Of course construct the diet to fit your caloric needs....

-FF

 

[woodswise]

I am not dieting for contest (I have a ways to go before I will be able to do that), so maybe this is not exactly on point, but here goes.

Until recently, I always dieted with carbs in, maintaining a small (200 - 400 Kcal defecit) and had good results, losing an average 1-2 lbs per week for several months in a row and not losing much muscle in the process.

Right now, I am on my first keto diet and I feel like the fat is literally melting off of me. The crazy thing is I haven't lost any weight yet. Also, without the carbs (I am keeping them down around 50g/day), I feel healthier than I have in years.

 

[Gunsmith]

Right now, I am on my first keto diet and I feel like the fat is literally melting off of me. The crazy thing is I haven't lost any weight yet. Also, without the carbs (I am keeping them down around 50g/day), I feel healthier than I have in years.

what are you fat and protein intake as far as grams per day