Carb Control

The number of carbs you need to stay lean is considerably more than the amount you should consume to get lean. Cutting carbs helps you reduce body fat, but it also impacts your ability to increase muscle mass. If you’re already lean—and you want to stay that way—but your goal is to add muscle mass, try the following: Take in about 2 grams of carbs for every pound of body weight each day. This means that a 150-pounder should get in 300 grams of carbs, and a 200-pound lean bodybu