low carb with weight training?

michellej24 · 08-05-2008, 07:06 AM

i have a major job 'test' where i will be basically lifting weights and squatting for 6 hours. i have done low carb on and off for a while, and would like to start again, but i wonder if i should wait till after my test? i'm worried about not having enough energy for it.

MichaelNYC · 08-05-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by michellej24

i have a major job 'test' where i will be basically lifting weights and squatting for 6 hours. i have done low carb on and off for a while, and would like to start again, but i wonder if i should wait till after my test? i'm worried about not having enough energy for it.

6 hours of lifting & squatting sounds like way too much of a workout. Is this a test you are giving yourself? You will definitely need to fuel your body for energy.

I'm maintaining and life heavy weights twice a week with a trainer. An hour before I have some all natural peanut butter and a 1/2 of a banana (or Atkins bar) with a 1/4 cup of strong coffee.........gives me great energy. I am maintaining & live a low carb life and only eat the food I mention before a workout.

michellej24 · 08-05-2008, 07:38 AM

no its for a job, believe it or not!!

MarblesLongGone · 08-05-2008, 07:41 AM

I used to work out hard, 5 days a week, on induction level carb intake.

JerseyGirl1969 · 08-05-2008, 08:07 AM

I workout hard, strength and cardio and I do 15-50g of carbs/day. Never felt it impacted my performance.

afuentes · 08-05-2008, 11:09 AM

There is a great article in FitnessRx magazine on eating low carb and lifting weights. This magazine is out now w/Jackie Warner on the cover. Great article! You can do it.

Houston Heather · 08-05-2008, 11:11 AM

I lift weights, run, and have an active stocking job. I do just fine on low-carb.

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08-05-2008, 07:38 AM	#3
michellej24 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 40 Gallery: michellej24	no its for a job, believe it or not!!

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MarblesLongGone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,387 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 248.5/206.0/190 6'0" WOE: Atkins / Carb Addicts / Schwarzbein / SB / Paleo / Start Date: April 1, 2008 (back on the wagon)	I used to work out hard, 5 days a week, on induction level carb intake.

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JerseyGirl1969 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,404 Gallery: JerseyGirl1969	I workout hard, strength and cardio and I do 15-50g of carbs/day. Never felt it impacted my performance.

08-05-2008, 11:09 AM	#6
afuentes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 2,147 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 190/179/150 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: honest restart - 11/20/08	There is a great article in FitnessRx magazine on eating low carb and lifting weights. This magazine is out now w/Jackie Warner on the cover. Great article! You can do it.

08-05-2008, 11:11 AM	#7
Houston Heather Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 4,936 Gallery: Houston Heather Stats: Size 22W/12/12 WOE: Atkins 2002 Ongoing Weight Loss	I lift weights, run, and have an active stocking job. I do just fine on low-carb.