Why does navy seal training guide recommends 60% calories from CARBS?

mrpthrowa · 2020-03-23T13:26:45+00:00

Those guys easily spend 3000+ calories a day on top of maintenance.

Sylvester_Sterone · 2020-03-23T13:28:08+00:00

Macros depend on your current energy levels and how you actually processed carbs.

The leaner I become, the more my body soaks up carbs.

Personally my best performances comes from 20% fat, 50% carbs, and 30% protein.

Calories still rule as it will determine is you lose, maintain, or gain weight.

PrettyBarbiePerson · 2020-03-23T13:42:35+00:00

You know older military units basically lived off carbs because they utilize the energy they provide

BusterVadge · 2020-03-23T14:20:58+00:00

yeah and Navy SEALs do not sit still for a minute, they're always training, working around base or on assignment. They need the energy just to sustain their day to day activities.

Their nutritional needs are exceptional, yours are not unless you're expending the same amount of energy daily.

random_house_python · 2020-03-23T15:03:36+00:00

My understanding of this carbohydrate thing, is it's more of a problem for the fatties out there due to insulin sensitivity. If you're a lean fit individual carbs aren't a problem.

wawakaka · 2020-03-24T01:27:58+00:00

low carbs, low serotonin...bad sleep

muscle need sugar to retain water to pump up..

carbs are easier to burn in hard traning as they require no oxygen or limited oxygen to burn

fat needs double the oxygen of glucose. for intense training carbs would be king.

talexanderc · 2020-03-23T14:41:01+00:00

Energy

theUnBannableHulk · 2020-03-23T14:46:58+00:00

Lol

Because your operating environment needs quick doses of energy and carbs are easily available

Also the standard has gone down massively and the real tough kooks who survived days on red meat and zero carbs are gone

LeEbinConchShell · 2020-03-23T17:13:26+00:00

thats for boot camp tier exertion

Snowboard18 · 2020-03-23T17:15:21+00:00

Think about it. They are elite soldiers who need energy.

mrsmiley831 · 2020-03-23T20:31:56+00:00

Because contrary to what most believe, carbs are good for you. High carb gives you energy and keeps you lean. Fat makes you fat (surprise, surprise) so you want most of calories coming from carbs. Ignore the keto idiots.

HurricaneHugues · 2020-03-23T14:18:11+00:00

You literally answered your own question.

"60% calorie intake must be from carbs else it may result in Muscular fatigue, poor sleep patterns and muscle mass loss"

Carbs = glycogen

Glycogen = water retention and energy for muscles.

Title	Why does navy seal training guide recommends 60% calories from CARBS?
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Date	March 23, 2020 1:23 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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"60% calorie intake must be from carbs else it may result in Muscular fatigue, poor sleep patterns and muscle mass loss"