Carb Cycling for Beginners: Recipes and Exercises to Lose Weight and Build Muscle

Get started on healthier living and weight loss through carb cycling

Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey, or you've hit a weight loss plateau and need an extra push, carb cycling can help. This straightforward guide introduces you to regulating carb consumption, helping you burn fat and build muscle mass more quickly—while still enjoying foods you love.

Getting started is simple with a flexible 7-day diet and workout plan along with delicious high- and low-carb meals to alternate. Learn about nutritional macros and discover the best foods to support your diet. Find out how to set a schedule that combines low- and high-carb days—and stick to it for fitness success.

• An in-depth intro—Explore the science behind carb cycling, learn why it's effective, and find tips for adapting it to your lifestyle so you can start right away.
• Meal and exercise plans—Dive in to an easy, adaptable 7-day meal plan along with cardio, high-intensity interval training, and strength training routines.
• Craveable recipes—Satisfy your appetite with low carb recipes like Chopped Italian Salad and Asian-Style Chicken Stir-Fry, plus higher carb choices like Huevos Rancheros and Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

With this introduction to carb cycling for women and men alike, you can begin building muscle while losing weight.