#137: Carb cycling with Esosa Osagiede, RD

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English - October 26, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 794 ratings
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Carb cycling is a nutrition method for body recomposition. In this episode, Shannon interviews Esosa Osagiede, a Registered Dietitian, to discuss what carb cycling is, how to do it, and when it is and isn't appropriate.

0:00: Introduction
2:50: What is carb cycling?
4:55: What if people are afraid of eating carbs?
6:00: Importance of including carbohydrates
8:15: An example week of carb cycling
13:55: Being in a moderate calorie deficit
16:40: Caloric needs and mass
18:45: Food before/after a workout
25:00: Carb-heavy days
28:00: Plate method
30:40: Beginner tips and thoughts
33:00: How to work with Esosa

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