Question for those that follow a "Carb cutoff"

[MrDeflation]

What if it were only possible to workout late at night before bed therefore making your last meal of the day your PWO meal?


Would you still have your normal PWO meal or would you modify it?

 

[BigJB]

If u workout right before bed, you have to get some carbs in PWO. They wont b stored they will be used. Just don't overdo the amount you take in and you will be fine.

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Well

What if it were only possible to workout late at night before bed therefore making your last meal of the day your PWO meal?


Would you still have your normal PWO meal or would you modify it?

Why? Because the clock tells you to? Can you be a little more specific about what you are asking? If you are hungry after training, and you need to eat and go to bed.......it is your last meal of the day and a PWO meal right? Do you find anything wrong with that?

 

[MrDeflation]

Why? Because the clock tells you to? Can you be a little more specific about what you are asking? If you are hungry after training, and you need to eat and go to bed.......it is your last meal of the day and a PWO meal right? Do you find anything wrong with that?

Its my opinion that it shouldnt matter. However I just wanted opinions of those more experienced that I am as I am still trying to learn.


thanks

 

[ScottMcD1]

When I think of carb cutoff I think of DC... so in that context you always have your PWO carbs regardless of time of day.

 

[muscle_n_blood]

If you change anything you might use less sugar and more low GI.

 

[hawkmoon]

Well..it depends on the person...

For me I eat no carbs after my workout which means no carbs after about 4PM, when I have my last shake with milk. I'm home form the gym about 7:30PM. Only protein and mixed veggies PWO.
I think everyone is different in this respect to carbs however - I am quite insulin insensitve so I become a big fatty if I eat carbs late.

Your mileage may vary...try it and see.

 

[LBJK88981]

Why? Because the clock tells you to? Can you be a little more specific about what you are asking? If you are hungry after training, and you need to eat and go to bed.......it is your last meal of the day and a PWO meal right? Do you find anything wrong with that?

Agreed. Prioritize your carbohydrates around meal 1, pre workout meal and post workout meal...regardless of the time of day. The workout creates a demand for this physiologically so clock-time becomes less relevant.

On the other hand there is a slight advantage to training in the morning and thus consuming most of your carbohydrates at that time.. one's metabolism is usually elevated in the morning, insulin sensitivity is usually elevated as well. These things can IMO generally lead to a better physiological environment for training and glucose utilization, however you should do what fits your schedule best

-Alex

 

[Scott21]

Agreed. Prioritize your carbohydrates around meal 1, pre workout meal and post workout meal...regardless of the time of day. The workout creates a demand for this physiologically so clock-time becomes less relevant.

On the other hand there is a slight advantage to training in the morning and thus consuming most of your carbohydrates at that time.. one's metabolism is usually elevated in the morning, insulin sensitivity is usually elevated as well. These things can IMO generally lead to a better physiological environment for training and glucose utilization, however you should do what fits your schedule best

-Alex

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, in a pefect world.

 

[oldfella]

I have to agree with PHIL. It does not matter what time of day it is. If you are hungry then eat. Especially after training. Your brain tells your body what time it is, not your stomach! Oh, unless it is eat time!