10-07-2016, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: London UK
Posts: 1,333
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Originally Posted by brose005
Also, Where does the workout come into play. Do I want to workout on an empty stomach in the morning?
Then break the fast after the workout?
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That's exactly what you need to do. Your workout intensity won't be quite as good but that's the beauty of cutting unfortunately. Don't forget to eat plenty of fat to make up for the calories you are leaving out by cutting out carbs.
Fat loss is all about insulin production. Too many carbs and you produce insulin to mop up the excess sugar in your bloodstream and dump it in your muscles amongst other places (great when bulking) and then bodyfat. By cutting carbs you reduce your insulin output and therefore the storage of bodyfat.
The fat you eat has absolutely no impact on insulin and will prevent muscle loss when cutting. It won't prevent all loss but will help. Obviously it's still a balancing act between what you eat and what you need but this way is far better than strict calorie reduction, especially if natural.
It's also one of the ways intermittent fasting works. By not eating you lower any stored sugar and therefore can eat more carbs before your insulin kicks in again.
Hope this helps.
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