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Originally Posted by Azure
Doesn't matter if it sounds arrogant or not, the guy is simply wrong.
Carbs are a primary energy source....not a 'repair muscle tissue' source.....so to say that carbs are AS vital to repairing muscle tissue, when they're not.....is WRONG.
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Agreed.
There is nothing particularly bad about carbs. Losing weight, however, requires a calorie deficit. This means you have to burn more calories than you take in so your body will turn to its fat reserves for energy.
Since both fats and protein are essential to your diet and most people should probably consume more protein, the best way to go into a calorie deficit is to lower the amount of carbs you are eating.
If your body has fat reserves, you don't need the extra carbs. They may help before a specific activity, but you shouldn't be consuming excess amounts on a day to day basis.