Timing Your Carb Intake

Yes, what you eat matters. But what also matters is WHEN you eat it.

This is NOT a scientific study or anything like that. But this is based on my own experiences, research and results.

TIME YOUR CARB INTAKE FOR FASTER SLIMMING!! 

I know, I sound like I'm trying to sell you something. But I AM NOT! 

Listen, I have been on a health and fitness journey since for the better part of the last decade of my life. I have had my ups and my downs. I have worked with trainers, I have done TONS of research, and I have been the guinea pig for all of the things I would ever suggest for anyone else.

About 5-6 years ago, I was training A LOT and always eating right. I was in great shape but I always had a little extra bloat happening that annoyed me! I didn't know what to do. I tried water pills, cutting out salt, cutting out fruit, etc. But nothing was doing the trick.

But one day, I decided to time my CARB intake. I just wanted to test it out. So I told myself, no more COMPLEX CARBS after 3 pm each day. By this, I am talking about BREAD, PASTA, RICE, etc. SLOW DIGESTING, COMPLEX CARBS. 

I would focus on fruits, vegetables and water/tea the rest of the day. This meant that my largest meal was either breakfast or lunch instead of dinner. It took some adjusting on day 1. But the results I experienced from just that first day were INCREDIBLE! I felt so much lighter, more energized and less BLAH the next day.

I did it for a week, and VOILA... it was like I never had the bloating and extra pooch in my gut. It was like MAGIC. I don't lie! Seriously!

This is still something I strive to do each day because after just a month of it, I BROKE my plateau, lost 5 pounds and my abs started to become more defined.

SO... while I am not a certified dietician or nutritionist, I do know that this worked SO amazingly well for me and it is something I HIGHLY suggest for those that have hit a weight-loss plateau like I did, or even if you just want to beat that bloat!

Let me know how it goes for you! I would LOVE to hear about your experience with my experiment!

What Keeps You Motivated?

“What keeps you motivated to work out or eat clean?” This is a question I hear often. Well, honestly, there are many reasons I want to continue doing these things. The main reason, though, is that I want to be my best self every day.

                How often do you wake up and feel bloated? You slowly walk into the bathroom to look in the mirror and see the damage done by this weekend’s indulgences. As you glance at your own reflection you see a pimple the size of Mt Everest on your chin. What more could possibly go wrong today?

Well, realistically it isn’t the end of the world? It can be undone. But why start ALL OVER AGAIN? I don’t like to wake up Monday morning and feel sluggish and gross. I want to wake up and have energy. I want to walk into the bathroom and look at my reflection and feel confident in how I look and feel for the rest of that day.

                I know from much experience that the days after I over-indulge in sweets and rich foods, I feel crappy. I know that if I didn’t work out I will feel tired and motionless. I know that if I didn’t drink enough water I will feel puffy and my jeans won’t fit comfortably. Knowing all of these things, I know that I have to make the right decisions for ME. I know that I need to stay active, hydrated and healthy.

One thing that many people don’t think about every day is that without their health, they wouldn’t have anything. My theory is that, although it may seem selfish to others, I am taking the time necessary to care for me so that I can continue to be the person that others know and love. I take time to take care of myself to be able to take care of my son. I take the time to take care of me so that I can be the best ME I can be.  

So what motivates you? What inspires you? Is it bikini season? That cute dress you haven’t been able to wear yet? Your kids? I would like to know! Comment below!

Thank you for reading!