Pancakes + syrup on contest day...

[DumbbellTosser]

Joey54 and I are doing a show in a week... we heard from a pretty good bodybuilder we know that he carb loads the day of the contest with pancakes + syrup. Anybody hear of doing something like this or have any thoughts on the validity of this idea?

[LAM]

you have to practice how to carb load. it's not the same for everyone regarding timing and amounts needed to get the desired results.

[DumbbellTosser]

HHmmmm yes I understand this.... But what types of carbs are best the day of the contest?

[TreeTrunks]

Yeah I have read that it is a good idea to carb load a couple days before a contest, to make your muscles look fuller and not flat. There are a few methods first is to consume on low-glycemic carbs for 3 days keeping a good ratio this book recommens 1:2:3 fats, protein, carbohydrates. There are a couple other methods. But they say eat low-glycemic index carb as those will maintain a steady release of insulin that activates the enzyme glycogen synthetase, which is essential for glycogen storage.

[raniali]

most people i know that do shows carb load with yams and rice
but move to higher glycemic stuff the last 24 hrs
also - important to stop protein consumption the last 24 and keep fat absolutely minimal .... basically just carbs

...but everyone is different

[zwarrior99]

I say higher glycemic stuff