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     This post is in reguard to carbs and losing unwanted body fat. Theres so many different ideas when it comes to diet and proper nutrition. I’m gonna layout some backround on why lowering carbohydrates assist in weight reduction.

     Carbohydrates should be eaten and not expelled from your daily diet. However, they should be eaten in moderation and from the proper sources. As you know carbohydrates is sugar. When digested it causes the pancreas to secrete insulin. When insulin raises to high it activates the bodies fat production and storage. This process is further more known as lipogenesis. 

    Raising insulin can be what you want when trying to increase mass. Raising insulin does prevent fat loss but, makes your body anabolic. An example would be the affect it has on testostrone levels. When insulin is low throughout the body glucose is no longer used and the body turns to fat as a source of energy.

Effects of insulin:

Increases DNA replication and protein synthesis, increases glycogen sythesis, Increases fatty acid sythesis ( lack of insulin causes the reverse ), Increased esterfication of fatty acids sythesis ( insulin makes the adipose tissue to make fats. ), and increased pottasium uptake. 

     The first step in breaking down carbs is know as glycolysis. This makes a single molecule called glucose. Glucose is produced into ATP. ATP is responsible for all muscle movement. During excercise glucose is split into pyruvate and lactic acid. Lactic acid is the result of muscle fatigue. Lactic acid also causes what we like to call, THE PUMP. Which is something everyone loves lol.

    Now we can talk about glycogen. The process in which glycogen arrives is called glycogenesis. This is the convertion of glucose to glycogen. This occurs in the liver where some is also stored. Glycogen is also stored throughout the skeletal system. The glycogen stored in our muscles is the first to be used. This is why it is very important to eat high glycemix carbs after workouts. It’s also important to digest carbs in those longer extended workouts.

Stay away from High fructose corn syrup. It’s literally everywhere. It’s a common sweetner that I believe is the reason for our rediculous obiese rate. Fructose reduces the rate of protein synthesis. It’s also proven to transform into fat faster then any other sugar. If your eating something thats processed, theres a good chance it contains fructose.

     More to think about. A significant cut back in carbs upsets the bodies chemical balance. It causes fluids to be expelled from the muscles which you may think is fat loss. Also, muscle tissue is broken down. I’ve been at fault for this in preperation for competition.

     Suggestions- Lower your carbs but dont delete them. Eat carbs from the right sources such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits. I generally stick with low glycemic carbs during the day except for post workout. I fluctuate carbohydrates based on my daily activity level.

I wish you all the best.

and remember," Nothing tastes as good as looking good."

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I’ve been asked many times how I got so lean in Iraq. It’s actually pretty simple. I know the thought of leaning out can seem exhausting. There are so many different ideas and philosophies out there. Most of them are great. I just try to make everything simple. Before I get more into this, I will suggest one book. I read it awhile back. It’s straight to the point and simple. It’s the Men’s Health ABS DIET. Now, whether you’re in Iraq or not, there are always decisions to be made. Some of the most simple daily decisions we make can drastically change our lives. I know it can be hard because we all get cravings. I also know if you’re here, in Iraq, all the free ice cream, cookies, cake, etc. can be tempting. Being in Iraq can make you want to change a lot of things in your life. Not only being here, but any significant event that take place in your life can call for a change. There are always going to be ups and downs. I don’t know everyone’s job here or what your schedule looks like, but I do know that my schedule is never consistent. I am constantly running missions that dictate my day. It can get tough, but there is always a way. In my case, I take premixed protein shakes and food-to-go in plastic baggies. I’m just throwing that out there for encouragement. It’s so easy to say "screw it" when we get hit with a hurdle.

Okay, so on keeping it simple on what to eat. Here are a few things that you can eat that act as metabolic boosters: blueberries, nuts, whey protein, salmon (Omega 3), spinach, turkey, oatmeal, water, green tea. With that said, there are also a lot on that list you can add to your daily eating plan. I incorporate a lot of chicken. That’s the one food that is always guaranteed to be served. You also want to eat every 2-3 hours. Your portions will of course be smaller in size, but more consistent. I’ll give an example of what I currently eat.

5am: Optimum (protein powder)/>

8am: 10 egg whites, 1 cup oatmeal with half a scoop of protein powder and 1 tbs peanut butter

11am: 7 oz chicken,1 tbs of nuts, and 5-10 oz mixed vegetables

2pm: Optimum (protein powder), 2 Bannanas, 1 tbs of peanut butter

5pm: same as 11 am

8pm: casien protein and shortly after, I go to bed

Rest is very important and often overlooked. Along with that is the importance of staying hydrated. I’m a huge fan of Crystal Light, the powder drink. Be aware that in order for me to eat these meals at these times I do have to store food. I go at night and get food-to-go for the following day. Now, I am not saying this is the plan for you. You can use it as a guideline and encouragement. In the end, you want to keep high protein and low carbs. You can make adjustments and see what works best for you. Also, you want to include each of the following three in each meal: protein, carbs, and fat. I can go more into detail on what does what and why, but that will have to wait until another day.

Simplicity is nice.

Second key is cardio.

And another thought to consider is doing a high intensity workout.

You know, life is too short. It is what we make of it. It is never too late to get the look you want. Every passing second is another chance to turn it all around. Soooooo…get it done!

If you have any ?’s about any of this or want those details I chose to leave out; or if you like complicated, lol, feel free to message me. I’m more than happy to give advice to help someone improve.

" LIFE IS CONTINUOUSLY BEING HUNGRY. THE MEANING OF LIFE IS NOT SIMPLY TO EXIST, TO SURVIVE, BUT TO MOVE AHEAD, TO GO UP, TO CONQUER." - Arnold Schwarzeneg

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