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.