What's Up With Carb's Bad Rep?

Do carbs make you fat? The simple answer is, "yes, if you eat carbs in high amounts your body uses carbohydrates as its primary source of energy and stores fat". The tricky part is figuring out what the "high amount" threshold is for you. It's all about insulin response and everyone's insulin response is different. If you are insulin resistant, carbohydrates are producing a powerful anabolic effect on your body. 

We need all three macronutrients in our diet: protein, carbohydrates, and fat.  I recommend limiting carb intake to non starchy vegetables in the weight loss stage of my plan. In this stage, weekly, higher carb, "exception meals" are planned 24 hours in advance to keep your metabolism from adapting. Once goal weight is achieved, higher carbohydrate foods (fruit, starchy vegetables, whole grains) can be cycled into your regular protocol to see how your body responds. If losing weight and fat has been difficult for you, and you'd like more information about applying for my program, email me: lparkes@lightenup4ever.com.