Should You Consume Carbs Post Workout When Trying To Build Muscle And Stay Lean?
Post Workout Nutrition
On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, we’re answering a viewer question who asked, should you consume carbs post workout when trying to build muscle and stay lean?
Today’s viewer question is from #AskLiveLeanTV Ep. 020.
Here’s today’s viewer question:
apexer4eva from Snapchat says:
If you’re trying to build muscle but remain lean, should you really be purposely consuming carbs after your workout?
Should You Consume Carbs Post Workout When Trying To Build Muscle And Stay Lean?
Yes and that goes back to seeing the big picture.
The main thing for getting lean is building lean muscle.
That’s going to help you burn fat in the long run, and later on.
It’s not so much about what you’re burning at the time, it’s about your total picture.
So yes, that’s why we consume carbs post workout.
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Brad Gouthro is the founder of Live Lean TV, a media company focused on helping men and women “Live Lean” 365 days a year. Brad’s programs and content have helped millions of people all over the world learn how to get in shape, and more importantly, sustain it for life.