McLaren
Level 5 Valued Member
I was wondering what is considered a proper amount of carbs? While I know it will vary from person and their training effort, it is one area that I have been treating from a perspective other than training.
Let me start with that I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 34 years now. Currently, about 70% of my calorie intake comes from protein, 10-12% from fats, and the rest in carbs. While I have always made sure to get enough protein, the amount of carbs I eat has always been dictated only by keeping my blood sugars in line, but I have never considered if I am getting enough to support my training.
I am 5' 6" and currently weight 148. I have been sporadic in my training over the last two years because of hand issues and surgery and now that I am recovered and back in the game, this is an area I have neglected in the past. In my "prime" I was 160 at about 9.5% body fat. I don't see myself getting that heavy again, and I am currently burning off the last of the squishy that I developed in the down time.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thank you.
Let me start with that I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 34 years now. Currently, about 70% of my calorie intake comes from protein, 10-12% from fats, and the rest in carbs. While I have always made sure to get enough protein, the amount of carbs I eat has always been dictated only by keeping my blood sugars in line, but I have never considered if I am getting enough to support my training.
I am 5' 6" and currently weight 148. I have been sporadic in my training over the last two years because of hand issues and surgery and now that I am recovered and back in the game, this is an area I have neglected in the past. In my "prime" I was 160 at about 9.5% body fat. I don't see myself getting that heavy again, and I am currently burning off the last of the squishy that I developed in the down time.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thank you.