Hyperion
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So about 10 days ago I came off a 3-month cut cycle. I weighed in at 145lbs, and since then I have upped my calories from 1,500 per day with virtually no carbs, to about 1,800-2,000 with maybe 80gr of carbs.
Needless to say I'm about 4lbs heavier, which I suspect is water retention due to the re-introduction of carbs. Should I refrain from carbs for a few days, drop back down to 145lbs and then simply up my calories but STILL leave out carbs?
Should I be more concerned with getting my calories up to 2,500 (which is average maintenance) first, and then introducing perhaps 1 carb meal a day?
I have no problem with waiting another 3-4 weeks to eat carbs again, I'm just unsure as to which is best for maintaining lower water-retention.
Needless to say I'm about 4lbs heavier, which I suspect is water retention due to the re-introduction of carbs. Should I refrain from carbs for a few days, drop back down to 145lbs and then simply up my calories but STILL leave out carbs?
Should I be more concerned with getting my calories up to 2,500 (which is average maintenance) first, and then introducing perhaps 1 carb meal a day?
I have no problem with waiting another 3-4 weeks to eat carbs again, I'm just unsure as to which is best for maintaining lower water-retention.