Be Well by Kelly Leveque

366: Carbs, Creatine, and Muscle, How I Support Body Composition | Solo Q+A

Dec 24, 2025
Discover how heavy lifting shapes nutrition needs and enhances body composition. Learn to fuel workouts effectively with protein and carbs while avoiding blood sugar crashes. Explore the benefits of carb cycling and selecting the right carbohydrates for various activity levels. Get insights into a morning supplement routine, including creatine and essential amino acids, to support muscle recovery. Plus, hear about practical meal tips and the importance of consistency over perfection in fitness routines.
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ADVICE

Pair Carbs With The Fab Four

  • Eat protein, fat, fiber, and greens with starchy carbs to avoid blood sugar spikes and crashes.
  • Pair carbs with protein and fat post-workout so insulin shuttles glucose into muscles for glycogen and recovery.
INSIGHT

Carb Needs Vary With Activity

  • Muscles prefer more starchy carbohydrates as training intensity increases because they need glycogen for heavy lifting.
  • Cycle carbs from non-starchy to light starches to full starchy foods depending on activity level and goals.
ADVICE

Track Your Blood Sugar Curve

  • Monitor your post-meal glucose (CGM or fingerstick) to see how starch servings affect your blood sugar curve.
  • If you feel crashes or cravings three hours after eating, reduce starch portion or swap to beans/light starches.
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