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I love the carnivore diet when I'm eating at a maintenance or bulking level, but what about in a 800-900 calorie deficit?

I haven't found it sustainable after three months of cutting.

I already introduced 50-60g carbs pre-workout, but I've had to add another 50-60g carbs post-workout. After accounting for my protein goals, there aren't enough calories remaining for fat to fuel me.

Anyone else have experience with this?
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Btcfeen 1y ago

Wait so you are having a problem with getting too many calories when cutting? Imo eating carbs around a workout is completely normal and fine. That’s what carbs are needed for. They help performance. I’m low carb except around lifting days.

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Mandrik 1y ago

The problem is if I want to use fat as my primary fuel I will have to overeat. Otherwise I'm too tired on this deficit. So I've turned to carbs after 5+ years on carnivore diet.

My body likes it. I'm more energetic using carbs as primary fuel, and I'm still in a 800-900 calorie deficit. I'm listening to my body (and my trainer).

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Btcfeen 1y ago

Yea sounds good. I think carnivore is really good for peopee with health issues or that need to lose a lot of weight. But once that’s done then carbs can and prob should be reintroduced as long as you’re active 👍🏼