Eating for a High-Carb Day

We touched on what it would be like to eat for a low carb day, but now let's talk about eating for a high-carb day. While most might think, "Oh no! Not the carbs!" this is actually all part of the grand plan of carb cycling.

Carb Cycling involves alternating between high- and low-carb days, six times a week, saving the seventh day for reward meals and is a method that many use to get ripped.

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Here is a sample of a daily low-carb menu perfect for a 25 year old  female weighing in at 130lbs at 5 foot 6 inches tall who is moderately active and wanting to maintain their current weight. Please note that caloric intake will vary based on your age, weight, height, and activity level.

Meal #1:

• 4 egg whites
• 1/2 cup berries
• 1 cup oatmeal with 1/2 cup almond or coconut milk

Meal #2:

• 1 banana
• 1 scoop protein powder mixed with almond or coconut milk

Meal #3:

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 chicken breast
• 1.2 cup pinto beans

Meal #4:

• 1 whole wheat bagel with 1 tsp peanut or almond butter
• 1/4 cup blueberries

Meal #5:

• 1 salmon filet
• 1 sweet potato
• 1/2 cup broccoli

Meal #6:

• 1 scoop protein powder with water or 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/4 cup berries