{"id":4902,"date":"2013-10-03T11:54:30","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T15:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/?p=4902"},"modified":"2013-10-03T11:54:30","modified_gmt":"2013-10-03T15:54:30","slug":"the-biggest-myth-about-carbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/the-biggest-myth-about-carbs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest Myth About Carbs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The low-carb diet craze has swept the world. We even have it in Australia. I heard the Queen jumped on board too, and stopped eating bread with her cucumber sandwiches.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard this over and over again\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>In order to burn stomach fat and lose weight, just \u201ceat less carbs\u201d and exercise more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Listen, if you just cut carbs, the scale might trick you into thinking that you\u2019re losing a ton of weight &#8211; and you are. <strong>BUT \u2013 it\u2019s water weight, NOT fat<\/strong>. Sorry&#8230;<\/p>\n<h1>The Biggest Myth About Carbs<\/h1>\n<p>And the winner is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cCarbs make you fat\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seriously, are all carbs the devil?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get one thing straight here: Heavy consumption of PROCESSED carbs affects your hormonal system, leading to inflammation and excess fat storage. So yes, these types of carbs are bad news.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-4905\" alt=\"carbs image\" src=\"http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/carbs-image.jpg\" width=\"290\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/carbs-image.jpg 346w, http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/carbs-image-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many low-carb diets focus on the link between carbs and insulin, THE hormone that stores carbs as fats. The idea is that carbs cause insulin to be less effective at transporting sugar to the cells and that the excess sugar is stored as fat.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is, although insulin does play a role in fat storage, it also helps to deliver glucose to your muscles. Your body NEEDS carbs to build lean sexy muscle, and help you burn more fat. Not to mention it increases your metabolic rate.<\/p>\n<p>Insulin release will vary depending on the type and amount of carbs you eat.<\/p>\n<p>Consuming the right carbs at the right time will not make you fat. In fact, it can help you to accelerate fat loss.<\/p>\n<p>The best time to eat carbs from starches and fruits is post workout. There is a \u201cwindow of opportunity\u201d which ranges from 1 to 3 hours after high intensity training.<\/p>\n<p>Your diet should aim to manipulate insulin to minimize fat storage and boost muscle synthesis, not try to completely shutdown its release.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Carb Cycling?<\/h2>\n<p>Carb cycling strategically rotates carbohydrates in and out of your diet. Too many carbs over lengthy periods of time can lead to a lot of fat spillover, which leads to excess fat storage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s an awesome way to help you:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Stimulate hormones that control your body\u2019s ability to burn off stubborn fat<br \/>\n2. Prevent the metabolic slowdown that causes plateaus when trying to lose weight with a traditional lower carb \u201cdiet\u201d<br \/>\n3. Double the fat-burning effect every time you exercise<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can enjoy carbs without feeling guilty. &lt;= Hooray!<\/p>\n<h2><b>How Carb Cycling Works<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In carb cycling, your week is divided into three types of days: no carb days, low-carb days and high-carb days.<\/p>\n<h3>NO CARB DAYS<\/h3>\n<p>You eat high-fiber vegetables such as leafy greens (kale!), asparagus, mushrooms, peppers and broccoli freely, plus lean protein and 1-2 servings of good fats. Avoid starchy carbs such as cereals, potatoes, oats and rice. Starchier veggies like beans, zucchini, squash, and pumpkin are also a no-go.<\/p>\n<p>Your total carb intake should be less than 25 grams for the day, mainly from fibrous veggies. That\u2019s basically nothing.<\/p>\n<h3>LOW CARB DAYS<\/h3>\n<p>Once again, eat unlimited high fiber veggies, but you can add in 2-3 servings of starch from <b>clean<\/b> sources such as sweet potatoes, starchy veggies and fruit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cClean\u201d carbs are free of gluten, soy and dairy. For sexy results, time your meals and have starchy carbs post-workout on these days.<\/p>\n<p>The goal today is to stay below 75 grams of carbs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>HIGH CARB DAYS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The total amount of carbs consumed will vary based on your weight and training volume. Again, go for clean sources. You still need to eat plenty of lean protein and 1-2 servings of healthy fats.<\/p>\n<p>Women will eat 150-200 grams, while men can enjoy up to 300 grams.<\/p>\n<p>If you are going to enjoy a cheat meal, it is advantageous to have it today, on a high-carb day.<\/p>\n<p>But this is not an excuse to go wild and binge eat at a pancake buffet; it\u2019s a systematic way to reset your fat-burning and muscle building hormones.<\/p>\n<p>Rotating these three daily eating protocols, you can alter the body\u2019s hormonal environment to maximize fat loss and muscle gain during the week.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what a sample week of carb cycling looks like:<\/p>\n<p>Day 1: No carb<\/p>\n<p>Day 2: Low carb<\/p>\n<p>Day 3: High carb<\/p>\n<p>Day 4: No carb<\/p>\n<p>Day 5: No carb<\/p>\n<p>Day 6: Low carb<\/p>\n<p>Day 7: High carb<\/p>\n<p>The high carb days totally rock. It\u2019s psychologically satisfying and helps to curb cravings, making it easier to keep you in the game and adhere to the plan. It also helps muscle growth and will replenish carb storage to boost exercise intensity.<\/p>\n<p><b>The problem is doing two or more high-carb days in a row.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why a no-carb one follows high-carb days, because it will minimize fat storage and keep your body insulin sensitive and promote fat burning.<\/p>\n<h3>The Final Word<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to completely give up carbs in order to lose belly fat. You have to get \u201csneaky\u201d and cycle your carb intake to maximize both your health and long term fat-loss.<\/p>\n<p>Have an awesome day,<\/p>\n<p>KV<\/p>\n<p>PS. If you\u2019re looking for an easy step-by-step plan, check out the 4 Cycle Fat-Loss Carb Cycling System.<\/p>\n<p>==&gt; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kvidulich.4cycle.hop.clickbank.net\/?w=direct\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">4 Cycle Solution 62% OFF<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(this week ONLY)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll discover exactly how to eat LOTS of carbs and NEVER store them as fat with a brand new technique called Macro-Patterning\u2122 and it\u2019s pretty damn awesome if I do say so myself.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kvidulich.4cycle.hop.clickbank.net\/?w=direct\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4906 alignleft\" alt=\"4-cycle-all-bonuses\" src=\"http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4-cycle-all-bonuses.png\" rel=\"lightbox[4902]\" width=\"442\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4-cycle-all-bonuses.png 442w, http:\/\/fatlossaccelerators.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/4-cycle-all-bonuses-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The low-carb diet craze has swept the world. 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