Do Carbs Make me Fat?

 

By MVP Transformation Fitness 

No more of this and no more of that...that's likely what you think when you start a new weight loss diet-right? Well, you're not alone. Many us of who start or change our diets believe that we have to skimp on the carbs (sugars, starches, and fiber) in order to effectively lose weight. 

Ok, in-part, you should give up certain types of carbs, but you don’t have to eliminate all carbs from your diet entirely in order to lose weight, no matter what your friend doing the Keto diet tells you. 

We need carbohydrates to function at our best in the long-term. Here’s the catch, though: refined carbs like white bread and pasta have literally been stripped of all their nutritious elements. So not only do these types of carbs spike your blood sugar, but they are linked to inflammation in the body, and they really aren’t adding any value to your diet either. So, choose your carbs wisely! Instead of refined carbs, opt for high-quality carbohydrates like quinoa, oats, sweet potatoes, bananas, or legumes and skip the processed grains and sugars.  MVP Transformation Fitness has a nutritional and lifestyle coaching service that will help you with all of the facets of dieting and lifestyle behaviors to help you succeed. Get a complimentary session to learn more.  Remember: any food can cause weight gain if you eat too much. So, keep all things in moderation. 

Is My Weight Gain Caused by Slowed Metabolism?

 

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Wonder if your weight gain is caused by your metabolism slowing down or some other underlying reason? You've probably heard that when you hit 40, it's downhill for your weight. The inexplicable force on the metabolism rate begins to grind slower each year from 30 years onwards.  But what is metabolism?

Metabolism is the process through which your body converts food into energy. Even when at rest, you need some energy to aid in breathing, repairing cells, and circulating blood.

Here's what you should know: studies show that the rate of metabolism slows down in older age is rather minimal. Additionally, weight gain in midlife is not due to slower metabolism. The reality is that, as we age, we get less active. 

Think about how much more active you were before kiddos, marriage, full-time jobs, cooking dinner, and all the other million things that we have on our plate as we get older.   

Regardless of whether you have a slow or fast metabolic rate, our bodies are synchronized to store excess energy in fat cells. Taking in more calories with reduced body activity (older people are lesser active) expands your body for weight gain.

This is why it's very important that we maintain a balanced fitness and nutritional regimen like we offer at MVP Transformation Fitness, to help support your metabolism as you age. We recommend that you workout at least 3 times per week and practice mindful or intuitive eating to ensure your fitness efforts are effective. 

Generally, you don't have any control over your body's metabolism. However, to keep a healthy weight, you should reduce and control your calorie intake. Additionally, you need to be more active. Engage in regular physical activity to burn your calories.  At MVP Transformation Fitness, we have many programs that can provide you with the guidance and tools to "speed" things up in your fitness lifestyle. Contact us to learn how we can help. The clock is ticking.