I haven't read enough of X's recommendations, but for lifters, I've always read that the bare minimum as 1 gram per pound BW no matter high carb or low carb, high fat or low fat. Protein always reigns supreme for me and I get my minimum always. Have you looked at c-k-d.com for diet tips and recommendations?

The mod there, Bouncer, really knows his stuff and has cleared up a lot of things for me like carbs PWO, using soy milk for shakes and depletion workouts. You can query him for tons of things.

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