Dave Draper’s Musclebuilding Q&A

I was just wondering if you could recommend and break down a daily plan for carbohydrate intake. I’m just trying to develop lean mass and strength without unnecessary carbs. I avoid sweets most of the time.

You’re asking the wrong guy. I don’t want to sound careless or casual — I’m not — but I don’t assess these details as closely as some lifters, as I consider them boring, confusing, time consuming, distracting and less important than they seem. Plus they dilute my interest in and enthusiasm for working out, which is where it’s at.

I estimate carb intake using instinct, practice, and common sense, sort of like a bird or bug or baboon. You appear to be on the right track with carbs in control.

I up protein when seeking weight gain, then add hi-value carbs and good fats. I keep the carbs higher earlier in the day and I don’t over-eat.

Now to blast it with confidence and grow…

Go… Godspeed… DD