Hey Thibs,

im currently in a cutting phase and i was wondering what type of carbs would be the best for someone who is carb intolerant, fruit is the only exception but then again there can only be so much glycogen stored in the liver and it does nothing for muscle glycogen excess is just stored as fat. as ive been cutting ive noticed my insulin sensitivity is slowly climbing.

when i have even a smidge of complex carbs whether it be grains, potatoes or the like i immediately begin to feel sluggish and lethargic and feel like its damaging the effectiveness of my workouts instead of fueling them. doesnt maltodextrin act as a complex carb?

your opinion would greatly be appreciated!

i began taking hydrochloric acid tablets for digestion but currently my diet is comprised of majority protein, fats, veges & small amounts of fruits pre and post workout so i havent tried these tablets with any complex carb. i tend to have 1 big ass complex carb meal once every few days.

wow thanks thibs! in terms of replenishing muscle glycogen, would you say 1 cheat meal every 4-5 days in the evening would be a fair call? or would this be detrimental to my fat loss progress? most of the time its just a big carb/protein meal.

i was going to include them on my heavy days in the evening.

i know your liver can hold up to 100g of glycogen, so i just make sure i get in just under that amount. im not sure if its the optimal approach but its definitely working for me.

I am also in the same boat! Except I need to gain mass. Any kind of grain, i get bloated, lethargic, tired, bad bowel movements, terrible recovery. As soon as i cut that stuff out 100% better! I also have my gallbladder out but I can still take in a good amount of fat. The only carbs I do well with are most fruit, buckwheat is awesome! it's actually a fruit, and small amounts of sweet potatoes.

Just curious as what to do to get the calories i need? Thanks! glad i found this thread.