[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]Sketchboyardee wrote:
I’ve searched lots of carb back loading forums after reading the book, but I’d like to hear some different opinions about utilizing CBL while doing 2 a day workouts. I’m in the military, and I PT in the morning at 0600 (running or anaerobic training usually i.e. crossfit oriented w/o’s), and I lift (hypertrophy/volumetric training) around 1700 everyday. My morning PT usually depletes my glycogen stores for the 2nd workout of the day. What are some recommendations for restoring glycogen post workout for my 6am PT. Should I go heavy on the carbs after the morning PT?[/quote]
I’m not positive on this, but I think it takes a LOT to deplete your glycogen stores if you’re eating an ample amount of carbs. But regardless, backloads will likely be bigger for you then most, just because of all your activity.
For the morning sesh, I would let my carbs from the night previous be my fuel, maybe have coffee, Keifer coffee, whatever. After that workout, I would just have some whey, maybe some added leucine if you’re paranoid. And if you are genuinely crazy worried, have about 30g of carbs with your protein after this workout, but no more. Keifer suggests this sometimes, but more so for those trying to gain mass, lifting in the mornings, and fat loss isn’t a main concern. For you, I think it would work just because insane amount of work your doing will keep you lean enough that a few hours of slightly less-effective fat burning isn’t going to ruin you.
So re-cap:
Wake-up: Coffee, whatever
600: PT Workout
Post-WO: 50g P, 30g C
Low carb Meals until
1700: PM Training
Post-WO: Backload
I’d keep a hefty amount of carbs for your last meal of the day, too. Right before bed, so you’ll have the energy for PT[/quote]
Great advice Spidey!
Most definitely train ‘carbless’ for your first session, and then re-load in a big way after your second session.
I’ve heard Kiefer say that sometimes with hard twice a day sessions, he’ll have the trainer ingest peri workout carbs in the evening session without any problem. Plazma would be phenomenal for this.
Re the morning session: I would add some MCT’s/coconut oil (tablespoon or two) to the morning coffee Spidey outlined. Great quick energy, that helps turn on the fat burning machinery.
Good luck!