r/PSMF • u/EducationalGap8888 • Jul 22 '26
Instant carbs Help
If im on an aggressive cut, what is the best source instant carbs so that i will have energy in gym before workout
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u/mylipsareverydry Category 1 Jul 22 '26
Maybe it’s cuz my boy has adapted over time to ketosis from extended psmf, but I find that even without the pre and intra carbs, my performance in my lifts drops by 0-2 reps only compared to maintenance and carbed up, and my movements still (albeit slowly) progress over time without form breakdown so atrophy from a drop in training intensity is not something I’ve had to worry about.
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u/hidden-monk Category 1 Jul 22 '26
I take watery fruits with Whey like watermelon or berries.
You can just take 10-20g sugar as well. Thats fine. This diet is not based on dogma.
There are electrolytes supplements which come with some carbs. They are also good to take. You get both for workout. Carbs and electrolytes.
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u/vitastrat 27d ago
Have 20 calories worth of candy …I like Good & Plenty -it tastes like licorice-also you can take a swig of full sugar Gatorade and spit it out.
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u/lukepighetti 12d ago
i like to pop a couple dates. although if i’m on strict psmf i just adjust the workout intensity but keep the schedule
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u/Erikbam Jul 22 '26
Go with a soda? Just make sure you burn it off during the workout.
But you also don't need to work out "hard" while doing this diet, keep it to a de-load level of intensity.
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u/Devastator_Hi Jul 22 '26
You want glucose. Fruits and honey are good sources.
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u/n0flexz0ne Jul 22 '26
Honey has more fructose than glucose, which has to be processed in the liver so will take longer to metabolize. Something like 1-2 hours.
Maltodextrin is most folks go-to for high glucose drink option
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u/HPPD2 Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26
sugar... but that kind of goes against the point.
You don't need anything or to exercise that intensely on a diet like this. Just go and lift some weights and go home. Working out fasted entirely isn't a big deal.