It is probably the most common question we hear in nutrition. Due to all the “carb jargon” it is really difficult to place a value on unhealthy versus healthy carbs in today’s food choices. It's confusing because we always hear good carbs versus bad carbs - yadda yadda . . . cha, cha, cha! So let’s break it down, starting with what a Healthy Carb is:
GOOD CARB = Carb-ilicious (4 calories per gram) Carbs provide ENERGY required to build...
METABOLISM: The rate at which your body breaks down the nutrients in food to produce ENERGY. It is the rate at which yourbody burns calories.
Heredity, genetics, hormones,
Your baseline metabolism is determined at BIRTH (This is your “set point”)
thyroid, and insulin are the other important metabolic factors!
Whether you have a fast or slow set point . . . all metabolisms work the same way!
Female Hormones do not just equal reproduction = whole mind, body, spirit...
AM Workout Meal Plan
• Pre-workout meal if you can eat early: 1protien, 1 complex carb, 1 simple carb, 16oz water
• If you can’t eat early: choose 1 c sports drink, or 8-16oz of caffeinated tea or coffee. Sip water on your way to the gym and continue to drink through your workout.
• For optimal recovery: have 1-2 c of sports drink or high-carb recovery drink with 20-30gr of protein powder added immediately after your workout.
• Post-workout meal: 1 or 2 complex...