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Originally Posted by PR_Glen
i'm a big proponent of low carb/keto for fat loss, but if you are at 158 right now that is pretty low so i imagine you are somewhat where you want to be fore being lean?
If thats the case then you need to start using carbs as a fuel for muscle growth. Carb backloading is an extreme way to go and only works if you are pushing out maxes with your workouts but a simple carb night once a week can give you more than enough fuel for building more lean mass and adding tone with some good resistance training. Just remember, tone doesn't come from more cardio, its from building muscle.
Carb night being an evening where you eat a somewhat large amount of pasta, breads, desserts or whatever you prefer, then back to low carb the rest of the week.
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Why not just drink an intraworkout carb source for immediate energy instead of putting your body in a caloric surplus and creating a huge insulin spike right before bed time? Granted its just one night a week...but having a sustained carbohydrate source while you workout seems like a much better option considering you will have the same energy levels throughout each workout since theres no variation of carb intake. Carb back loading gives a ton of energy at the start then youre flat on your ass by mid week. Not to mention your muscles will look flat and youll have practically no pump. Especially considering his goals, carbohydrate timing around workouts are what is of utmost importance here. Lean muscle gain, minimal fat loss.