DID SOMEONE SAY CARBS??
Yes... CARBS! Most people assume I don't allow for any carbs in my diet. Well, those people are wrong! I just front-load my carbs, meaning that I have carbs in the beginning of the day usually before my workout. My typical breakfast (yes, at 4am!) is a protein shake and oatmeal. So I actually always have carbs, but usually just in the beginning of the day. The rest of the day, other than the minor carbs I get from my veggies, I avoid them especially in my last meal of the day. The reason this works is because all of my major activity is behind me once I reach dinner. So, I just don't need the energy from carbs anymore. When you have too many carbs at night, your body doesn't have a chance to use them for energy and instead turns them to fat. When you front load your carbs, your body is able to use them for immediate energy throughout the day since that is when you're active. In addition, when you wake up, your glycogen stores (from carbs) should be depleted, and that's precisely the time to refuel. Remember, it's not about eliminating or making unsustainable changes. It's all about making modifications that can be carried out for a lifetime of health and happiness. CRUSH TIME!!
Yes... CARBS! Most people assume I don't allow for any carbs in my diet. Well, those people are wrong! I just front-load my carbs, meaning that I have carbs in the beginning of the day usually before my workout. My typical breakfast (yes, at 4am!) is a protein shake and oatmeal. So I actually always have carbs, but usually just in the beginning of the day. The rest of the day, other than the minor carbs I get from my veggies, I avoid them especially in my last meal of the day. The reason this works is because all of my major activity is behind me once I reach dinner. So, I just don't need the energy from carbs anymore. When you have too many carbs at night, your body doesn't have a chance to use them for energy and instead turns them to fat. When you front load your carbs, your body is able to use them for immediate energy throughout the day since that is when you're active. In addition, when you wake up, your glycogen stores (from carbs) should be depleted, and that's precisely the time to refuel. Remember, it's not about eliminating or making unsustainable changes. It's all about making modifications that can be carried out for a lifetime of health and happiness. CRUSH TIME!!
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