I am by far no expert when it comes to exercise. I just started working out about 2 months ago and researching the different types of exercise and fitness info. My dad used to be very much into bodybuilding and I would like to train also. I am a 24 yr old female. Weight 185, BF- 28%. I read that without adequate glucose in your bloodstream during strenuous weight training your body will first turn to muscle then to fat for energy therefore making your workout catabolic (Nutrient Timing - John Ivy PhD, Robert Portman PhD). I am cutting carbs to become more healthy and lose fat but I do not want to sacrifice muscle. How many carbs are necessary while weight training to reduce catabolism?
Monday - Upper body
Tuesday - lower body
Wednesday - Abs
Thursday - Upper body
Friday - lower body
Saturday - Abs

I used to throw in 30 minutes of cardio on top of those workouts... Now I cut back my cardio to twice a week for 20-25 minutes. I would like to stay LC and still weight train, is this feasible or are higher carb percentages neccessary for serious weight training? Any suggestions, links to info or just plain ole opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!


~ Cori ~