Carbs + fats = time-bomb. Remember this. Whatever the diet you’re on, you need to choose:
- High consumption of carbs; or
- High consumption of fats
Never mix carbs & fats. It leads to obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. Junk food is a perfect example of high carb/high fat nutrition.
What’s High Carb & What’s High Fat? Example: you weigh 80kg. Your daily needs are:
- 3200 calories (18x bodyweight in lbs)
- 350g proteins (2g per bodyweight in lbs)
350g Protein is 1400kcal or 45%. You have 55% calories left & two options:
- High carb: 40% carbs - 15% fat
- High fat: 55% fat - 0% carbs
High Carb. Society is turned towards high carb/low fat consumption. Although in recent years zero carb products have become available. Probably due to the popularity of the Atkins Diet. If you’re going high carb, cut your fat intake. Follow the 40% - 15% rule.
- Carbs: go whole grain, oats, rice, potatoes, pasta, …
- Fats: balance omega 3/6/9 intake & avoid trans-fats (junk food).
One tip that works well is eating carbs after your strength training workout. Consume proteins, fats & veggies the rest of the day.
High Fat. Some people, like me, don’t feel well on high carb diet. If you feel sleepy & sluggish from eating carbs, you know what I’m talking about. Try a high fat/high protein approach:
- The Ultimate Diet
- The Anabolic Diet
High carb or high fat? Experiment. Best way to know.
You can’t expect to influence people and get hits if you’re constantly posting affiliate links and links to your old posts. Here’s an idea for a new post: Is a high fat diet achievable for vegetarians/vegans? and please post some sources/links to studies to backup your claims.
I am very interested in more energy, and I exercise daily, but I am not a body builder. Would a high fat diet be right for me?
Friend,
First, thanks for criticizing: it helps me improving this blog. As you know, stronglifts.com is only 3 months old, I still have much to learn.
You want more energy. Switching to a high fat doesn’t give you more energy. Increased testosterone levels does. Saturated fat & fish oil increase testosterone levels. If you’re a vegeterian, focus on eggs/milk. If you’re a vegan reconsider your diatary approach so it fits your needs best. Next check your carb consumption. Some people are more sensitive to carbs than others, if you want to know if you’re one of them, experiment.
As for sources. The affiliate links I give are books I read and on which my knowledige is built. I don’t have studies. I read books & apply. I don’t care about studies, what I care about are results. You can find studies proving & contradicting whatever you want. I don’t play that game.
Challenge your beliefs, be open minded & experiment as much as possible. There are things I did 6months ago I no longer agree with.