Refeeds Close to Contest (<5weeks)

**fallingreason** · 03-22-2012, 07:15 PM

I am curious how people change their refeeds, if at all, closer to contest time when body fat and weight are getting pretty low.

Bigger? Smaller? Cycle big and small? Increased or same frequency? Same foods?

Also wondering why you do what you do, whether if it's just what has worked or if you have developed a sensible explanation.

**Tyson** · 03-22-2012, 07:27 PM

i just do what scooby tells me to.
right now im 6 weeks out and once a week im eating a 300 carb refeed spread out over 2 hours
guess ill find out next week

**fallingreason** · 03-22-2012, 07:30 PM

Thanks for the reply. I've found that 300 carb refeeds (other macros same) work for me for a few weeks but need something larger every few weeks... At least that's what I think I've found out....

What type of foods do you use for your refeeds?

**Tyson** · 03-22-2012, 07:34 PM

poptarts or pancakes or cereal. i replace me post workout meal and everything else stays the same

**Provo82** · 03-24-2012, 06:46 AM

i think this question is tough to answer without knowing some specifics of the situation for example some guys metabolism might be flying so high at this point hes might need huge hi gi refeeds or even a cheatmeal to prevent muscle loss or some guy could be almost stage ready and not needing refeeds at all as hes increasing his daily carb intake. or guys could be behind and forced to just have higher carb days of his regular sources. if u wanna provide some more specifics of your situation maybe i can be of greater help.

**mastersfreak63** · 03-25-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Provo82

i think this question is tough to answer without knowing some specifics of the situation for example some guys metabolism might be flying so high at this point hes might need huge hi gi refeeds or even a cheatmeal to prevent muscle loss or some guy could be almost stage ready and not needing refeeds at all as hes increasing his daily carb intake. or guys could be behind and forced to just have higher carb days of his regular sources. if u wanna provide some more specifics of your situation maybe i can be of greater help.

A huge refeed always worked for me spread over several hours..

**fallingreason** · 03-29-2012, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Tyson

i just do what scooby tells me to.
right now im 6 weeks out and once a week im eating a 300 carb refeed spread out over 2 hours
guess ill find out next week

Tyson, do you know if Jason plans to keep the refeeds at once a week throughout the prep? He did that with one of my friends but I seem to think I could benefit from a refeed every 5-6 days at this point.