What Should You Avoid When Carb Cycling?
Posted by Portions Master on 16th Apr 2025
Q: What foods should I not eat when carb cycling?
A: When carb cycling, it's best to avoid refined carbs, added sugars, and heavily processed foods. That means steering clear of:
White bread
Pastries and baked goods
Candy and chocolate bars
Soda and sugary drinks
Fried foods
Fast food
Alcohol (in excess)
These foods can spike your blood sugar, slow fat loss, and interfere with your metabo
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The Double-Edged Sword of Fat Loss and Muscle Gain: How Carb Cycling and Portion Control with Portion AI Can Break Your Plateau
Posted by Portions Master on 11th Apr 2025
In today's world of endless fitness advice and cookie-cutter diet plans, the journey to transform your body can feel like trying to walk a tightrope-especially if you're aiming to lose body fat while maintaining or building muscle. This isn't just a goal; it's a delicate balancing act known as the double-edged sword of body recompositing.
The issue? Fat loss typically demands a caloric defici
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