Alex, hi there

Many of us do train hard and do follow a LC WOL (way of life). You'll find many posts similar to yours in the General Exercise forum, if you're interested.

Re your question about carbs post workout. Yes, they are often advised, even when LCing. The reason is two fold. The carbs do help to shuttle the amino acids from the protein to your muscles faster. But the main reason carbs are suggested post workout is to create an insulin spike (yes, on purpose). Working out intensely puts great stress on the body and releases a nasty thing called cortisol. Cortisol renders the body catabolic and suppresses immune functions. Levels of cortisol become highest after approximately one hour of intense exercise - this is why it is recommended you keep workouts under one hour. Insulin will switch the body over from a catabolic state (muscle wasting) to an anabolic one (muscle building) and it will neutralize cortisol levels.

Does your 2 hours a day happen continuously? If so you might want to break that up - cardio in the a.m. and the lifting in the late afternoon, to allow your body a chance to recover.

Carbs are not the only way to help deal with cortisol. You might find this thread of interest.

Cheers,
Nat