Things I have learnt while powerlifting and being a chick.
- you don't need to eat excessive calories to lift successfully.
- you don't need to think too far into what you are eating as long as you are replenishing carbs and eating enough protein. Essential fats are essential but cheeseburgers are not.
- wholemeal pasta, sweet potato and brown rice are good carbs to Boof up your Carb intake.
- IF fasting is not for everyone
- Carb cycling is an option for dieting when trying to lose weight but gain/maintain muscle mass
- A small hand full of Lollies or cookies are good to have 30mins or so before lifting.
- Meat and Vege or meat and salad, Burgen toast and olive oil spread for breakfast , protein shakes in between. A big bowl of brown pasta on lifting days makes for an awesome session. (125g dry then boil it)
- 100g meat is roughly 20g protein
A month of Carb cycling saw me drop half a size and maintain the same weight = fat loss.
Blah. That is all.
(Note. This was not Googled. I actually lift)