2678: How to Eat Carbs for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss & More (Listener Coaching)

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Sep 5, 2025

Discover the secrets of carbohydrate consumption for muscle gain and fat loss, debunking common myths around carbs. Uncover the alarming rise of counterfeit supplements and their health risks. Learn how active parents shape their children's fitness habits and the positive effects of faith on happiness. Delve into the unique training strategies for individuals with hypermobility, emphasizing stability and control. Plus, explore the latest trends in dieting and the benefits of bite-sized daily movements to boost health!

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INSIGHT

Carbs Are Fuel, Not The Enemy

Carbohydrates don't inherently make you fat; excess calories do.
Carbs are crucial for power and strength performance compared to fat-only energy sources.

ADVICE

Pick Easy-To-Digest Carbs

Choose easy-to-digest carbs like white rice, sweet potato, and fruit for better performance.
Avoid gluten-containing and highly processed carbs if they upset your digestion.

ADVICE

Time Carbs Around Hard Workouts

Eat carbohydrates a couple hours before a hard or long workout to improve performance.
Consume carbs after intense sessions if you plan to train again soon to speed recovery.

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to Eat Carbs for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss. (1:19)
Crazy with quality. (20:18)
Amazon hustle. (23:46)
The benefits of religion. (28:19)
How do active parents influence their children's fitness? (33:34)
Kids say the darndest things. (34:42)
The Batman villains. (35:21)
Mind Pump Recommends: Who Would Win? Book Series. (38:15)
The ‘Wolverine Stack’ to cut recovery time in half! (44:25)
You can work out in these pants. (46:04)
Holding your breath. (50:54)
#Quah question #1 – Do you think under-desk pedal exercises are good enough to replace walking? (53:07)
#Quah question #2 – Is it possible to modify any MAPS programs to make them an "all-day" workout, as you guys have talked about? If so, which ones and how would you do it? I have a home gym and am interested in trying it out. (56:37)
#Quah question #3 – Should I change my caloric intake based on lifting days vs non-lifting days? (58:22)
#Quah question #4 – Have you worked with anyone with hyper mobility? I just take my training slow and controlled, and I can't move fast, or it leads to injury. I am wondering if there is one program that is best to start with? I do a lot of stability exercises to start each morning to help. (1:01:13)