I've been told numerous times to leave the carbs alone. I don't doubt this is a good way of loosing weight. However, I eat carbs about 1 and a half hours before I train. This is my energy for the gym. I either eat the following.

Potatoes and Chicken.
Beans on Toast.
Chicken and Rice.

I train at 4, so I have a pick of them around 2:30. I will then have my protein shake 45 minutes before I train. Sometimes maybe an energy drink, but not often. I've been told to scrap the carbs and use the energy from my fat.

What do you think?

Benni.