Thursday, February 28, 2013

REVERSE your carb intake for increased fat loss




From the subject of this message you may think that I'm going to tell you to REDUCE your carb intake which is actually the exact opposite of what this newsletter is about. In fact, many people will find that they can actually eat more carbs and lose more fat when they follow the simple advice I'm about to give you.

You see, the typical diet is full of processed, sugar-laden carbs that contain very little if any fiber. High-sugar/low-fiber carbs are what I refer to as "fat-storing" carbs...they're definitely the type of carbs you'll want to avoid if your goal is to obtain a flat stomach and a trim waistline.

But carbs alone aren't the enemy. Instead, if you "reverse" the typical trend and begin consuming carbs that contain LESS sugar and MORE fiber, you can actually begin enjoying more carbs in your diet while dropping more of those troublesome pounds.

The other benefit to these carb sources are that low-sugar, high-fiber carbs are generally minimally processed (if at all) by nature.

Some examples of my favorite high-fiber, lower-sugar carbs are:

-Beans (i.e. kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, lentils, etc.)

-Most Fruit (apples, oranges, apricots, peaches, pears, kiwi, mango, melon, plums, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries) - While these are a bit higher in sugar, they're very slow absorbing and super high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other important nutrients...so still a top carb choice.

-All green vegetables

-Oatmeal

-Sprouted grain bread (such as Ezekial Bread)

-Sweet potatoes

-Wild rice, brown rice

-Couscous

Remember, low-sugar and high fiber is the way to go!

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Carb Timing Tricks

 
1. A GREAT time to eat carbs is in the Morning.
Each morning, your metabolic rate is higher and your insulin sensitivity
is peaking "naturally". Plus you've fasted all night so there's room in the
tank to store more carbs.

2. A BETTER time is 3 to 4 hours before exercise.

This will provide sustained energy to prevent muscle loss and prevent
the carbs from spilling over because you're using them as an energy
source and to replenish depleted glycogen from the workout.

3. The BEST time is post workout.

Your muscle are like a sponge that's been rung dry and they want to
"soak up" extra nutrients - especially carbohydrates. This meal should
contain your largest carb serving for the day. Just make sure you have
at least 20g of protein with it.
You see, when you understand how to time your nutrients precisely you'll
discover how you can use carbs to master your fat-burning hormones and
control your metabolic rate.

But if you're not sure how to combine carbs with other specific foods
or how to use it in conjunction with the right exercise -- your fat loss
could be dead in the water.