One of the most frequently asked questions that comes across my desk is people asking how many carbs they can eat WITHOUT gaining belly fat. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a few basic guidelines that will help you sort through the carb confusion and keep your body in a fat burning environment. […]
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LOW CARB and the FAT LOSS SOLUTION
LOW CARB and the FAT LOSS SOLUTION Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to spend quality time around a lot of people that have competed in fitness modeling or bodybuilding competitions. These are people whose JOB it is to get and stay at single digit body-fat levels for extended periods of time. I’ve noticed […]
Low Carb Recipes | Start the New Year With These Recipes
Low Carb Recipes: After the holidays are over, millions of people will start cutting carbs to get back on track. Even though carb depleting seems like it’s a pretty simple process (just cut out all sugars and starches), if you’re not careful, you’ll lose muscle and suppress your metabolic rate. But when you go “low […]
Control Blood Sugar With Real Food
Control Blood Sugar: A glass of wine here… A piece of bread there… A few whole wheat crackers that you thought were healthy… Or even the 100 calorie snack pack… After all, it’s only 100 calories – right? Wrong. All of these seemingly harmless choices are insulin spiking nightmares that consistently tell your body to […]
Glycemic Index | What a Hoax!
Glycemic Index It’s pretty common knowledge in the health and fitness industry that you should always try to use fibrous starchy carbs instead of white ones if your goal is to lose belly fat. For example: – Replace white potatoes with yams or sweet potatoes – Replace white rice with brown, black, or wild rice […]