FAQ re: Diet and Nutrition

[Capricorn]

I just read the last addition to the FAQ and I'm a bit confused, especially by this part:

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If you are trying to get lean and keep as much muscle as possible, use only protein pre- and post-workout, then have carbs with your first whole food meal following your workout.

I have always thought that pre-workouk carbs are a MUST, even when you're dieting, or you won't have the "energy" to lift big enough.
There was a period when I was experimenting and going to the gym without the pre-workout carbs and I couldn't lift a ####. Well, I have to admit that I was on a very low calorie diet and that certainly had an impact.
Anyway, is there anyone here that is skipping the pre-workout carbs? How do you feel? How does it impact your workouts?

 

[Blade]

Quote[/b] ]I have to admit that I was on a very low calorie diet and that certainly had an impact.

Exactly. It depends on your overall caloric intake, as well as your carb intake during the rest of the day.

 

[Capricorn]

Thanks, Blade. I have to try that, I always feel nasty working out with a full stomach