carbo load

To eat large quantities of carbohydrates, as one would typically do in preparation for running a marathon. "Carbo" is short for "carbohydrate." You better start carbo loading now if you want to make it through the race on Saturday.

carbo load

Consume a large amount of carbohydrate food, as in Karen began carbo loading three days before the road race. This term, a clipping of "carbohydrate loading," originated among marathon runners, who were advised to build up their strength before a race by eating quantities of foods like spaghetti. [1970s]

词组	carbo load
释义	carbo load carbo load To eat large quantities of carbohydrates, as one would typically do in preparation for running a marathon. "Carbo" is short for "carbohydrate." You better start carbo loading now if you want to make it through the race on Saturday. See also: carbo, load Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. carbo load Consume a large amount of carbohydrate food, as in Karen began carbo loading three days before the road race. This term, a clipping of "carbohydrate loading," originated among marathon runners, who were advised to build up their strength before a race by eating quantities of foods like spaghetti. [1970s] See also: carbo, load The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: carbo carb up by the handful handful eat like a pig eat like a horse carbos carb-load carbo-load take the shirt off (one's) back References in periodicals archive Kodiak Nutrition International, LLC, Hurley, NM, has launched Complete Pitcher Carbo Load and Power Hitter's Protein, which can help both amateur and professional baseball players by providing them with sustained energy release, and allowing them to maintain/gain muscle mass and improve recovery time during a long season. Carbohydrate and protein drinks Carbo load: Before heading out for a day on the slopes, head to one of South Lake Tahoe's many breakfast eateries. Lake Tahoe ski trip Therefore, do not be afraid to carbo load. Make sure to choose good carbs. From motherhood to menopause
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