Lose Weight But Keep Your Carbs

This no carb and low-carb dieting trend just doesn't suit everyone. While it is successful, the success is usually short lived, and there are a few reasons for this.

The first and most important reason is that the person has not made a major lifestyle change. Most people don't stay on low-carb diets forever, and in most cases, to efficiently lose and keep off weight, you must maintain your diet changes indefinitely.

The second reason most low carb diets aren't successful in the long term is because they can deplete your glycogen stores, slow down your metabolism, and cause a loss in muscle, also known as muscle atrophy.

As your body runs out of carbohydrates to burn for energy, it turns to your glycogen stores, or energy that has been stored up for the muscles to use in times of increased activity. This leads to two problems: fatigue and muscle atrophy.

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Without those glycogen stores or any carbohydrates to burn for energy, the body becomes fatigued much quicker. You may notice this if you have ever switched to a low carb diet; it is much easier to get tired.

Also, because the glycogen was taken from the muscles, there is often a loss in muscle mass which means the body is now burning less calories. The metabolism is slower now, so any excess of calories is more quickly stored as fat.

The solution to these problems is simple: do not cut out carbohydrates. I know, I know, it goes against everything you may have heard over the last few years; but trust me, there is a better way than depriving our bodies of that much needed nutrient, a way that keeps us energized, fit, and healthy.

Best of all, you can still eat bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables. Before you get too excited, let me explain. Some carbohydrates are bad for us, and it is these we need to cut out or replace as much as possible, things like: candy, soft drinks, baked goods with sugar, white breads, white rice, and any foods with added sugar.

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These foods are known as simple carbohydrates and need to be avoided if possible. These foods are generally higher in sugar and lack essential vitamins and nutrients. Fruits are also a simple carbohydrate, but they contain certain vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to us, they just need to be eaten in moderation.

Foods such as whole grain breads, brown rice, whole grain pastas, legumes, and vegetables are complex carbohydrates. These foods are digested slower, and usually contain a good amount of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These are the carbohydrates we need to be loading up on.

All it takes is a few little changes to make the lifestyle switch from simple to complex carbohydrates, and trust me, the benefits will be well worth it. If you eat white bread and white rice now, try switching to whole grain breads, rices, and pastas. If you eat a lot of candy and drink a lot of soft drinks, try replacing those empty calories with vegetables high in nutrients.

These simple changes can make a world of difference in how you look in feel. You will lose weight and your body will feel better and last longer.

You can achieve a lot of success once you learn how to do things properly. I wish you the best of luck on your fitness journey. Register to receive a complimentary ebook as well as membership to my website, both of which will be released on June 5th. The first fifty registrations will receive these as a gift from me. Best of luck!!

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