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Originally Posted by missjane
No, like I said....just a BRIEF synopsis from the book of the carb cycling for NHE (only because someone asked about the nutrition). There's MUCH more to it. The book is over 350 pages and there are definitely training guidelines, as well...very specific, in fact. It's a good read.
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Ah, I see... I'll check it out - I
just found it on Amazon.
I think - actually - I know the amount of time it takes to deplete and compensate (or super compensate) glycogen is going to be the big differences between men and women carb cycling. For example, it would take much longer for a man to deplete 180 pounds of LBM and then super compensate stores - than a women doing the same with 90 pounds. For me, I think I need the extended depletion phases - I get more fat burning done and my power training days are still able to maintain strength/muscle (very important!). Woman would probably do better with a 7-day CKD or one like you posted, which is basically a 3-day CKD with brief carb ups. I do well with 7-day CKD, but even better with the extended 14-day program... so I'd am not sure how I would do on the 3-day model... but I'll read his book and see what I can take away from it. I got lots of reading time with all the cardio I am back to doing again!
In fact, it might be a good diet to follow for lean bulking... a way to gain weight with carb cycling, where the goal is to add muscle, while minimizing fat.