Working out hard, how many carbs should I have?

Thank you :)  I can't wait for children. I am so impatient when it comes to getting something I want lol I told my husband that we are using condoms until I complete this program. Not to to worried at this point my body hasn't had a period since ending my depo.

 I heard that being physically fit really helps with pregnancy and also recovery. So I want to continue working out while pregnant as much as I can. The problem is I have a 10 year reunion in Mid August and I have torn feelings not to get pregnant till after that. Call me selfish but I want to drink and be crazy that night with all my old friends. The verdict is still out lol

One thing to note, when I lost weight in the 90's, I had a personal trainer 6 days a week.  I was high protein (nothing like now) and limited carbs.

I do realize we are different now as DSr's. 

My trainer never wanted me to eat before a workout.  After a workout, I would eat 2 egg yokes and anywhere between 6-12 egg whites (NOT JOKING) daily, then have something every 2 hrs.  10am, 12noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm nothing after.  My carbs were at 10, 12 or 2 protein was the rest of the time.

Just food for thought.  I have no idea what the rules are now, like I said this was the 90's.  So, training has come a long way!

I do strength training (nothing like what you are about to embark on though) and am on light weights right now as I'm still trying to recover from my accident and build my muscle tone back up. I find that I need to eat no less than 50 grams of carbs a day or I feel very faint and weak. I've tried just protein and it is not enough.

One of my sisters has a very physically demanding job and she has to eat about 250-300carbs throughout her work day or she feels faint. (She is teeny tiny, but solid muscle). She has done this for about 15 years and can tell instantly when she is not eating enough carbs. Carbs truly are fuel -- it's when we just eat them "for fun" that we get into trouble.

I find if I am willing to run 5 miles or so per day I can eat pretty much whatever.  Even some junk food.  As much as I hate to say it exercise has some great fringe benefits!

Since you don't want to lose weight I would say watch the scale and how your clothes fit.  You will have to keep in mind you will gain a few pounds as you increase your muscle mass.

YOU GO GIRL!!! getting back in there and doing the dang thing.  I am a workout MANIAC and am training for a bodybuilding competition as well as my personal training certificate so if you have any questions I am MORE than happy to help if I can.  In terms of diet I eat about 50% of my diet protein, 30% fat and 20% carbs.  My carbs come from complex sources; sweet potato, oats, SOMETIMES brown rice.  This has worked really well for me and and building muscle.  GOOD LUCK!

I'd just worry on nutrient timing and let your body tell you how much you need.

If you run out of energy during the workout, add a small ~10-15 g "slow" carb before hand.  Still out of energy, add 10 more grams.  Best time to eat "fast" carbs (sugar) will be after a muscle work out.  Muscle glycogen will be gone and what you eat will go toward replenishing that.  Combo with protein to repair.  And I do mean right after the workout.  Within an hour.  Doesn't have to be a big meal, but something.

I'm guessing you'll be eating at least 150g/day.  Depends on your size/height/individual needs.