It is a common misconception that eating even low amounts of carbohydrates increases body weight. So let’s bring some light into this darkness. What are carbohydrates? Carbs act as fuel for the body. When you eat carbohydrates your body breaks them down into glucose and fructose. Fructose is converted into glucose by the liver. These are then used by the body for energy or stored in your muscles. Insulin is a hormone that promotes this process. It acts like a gateway that allows glucose to enter into the cells for energy in muscles or in the form of fat cells. So it’s obvious that it’s a double edged sword. Carbs, if consumed properly, can provide you with the energy your muscles need or can
How it all works? Now the absolute foundation to this is “EAT MORE if you want to gain and EAT LESS if you want to lose.”-the most common nutritional advice. Let’s elaborate this a little. Firstly, you need to know what your calorific maintenance is, that is, the number of calories you’ll need to maintain your present body weight. Now to lose weight you should be on a calorific deficit which basically means you’re eating lesser than your calorific maintenance. It’s typical to subtract 300-700 calories per day to lose weight at a safe and gradual rate. To gain weight one needs to be eating more calories than the present calorific maintenance and should be on a calorific surplus of about 500 c
For most, it’s just something we can’t get enough of. We’re all struggling with it. But we often forget that it’s the mindset that truly matters because motivation is something that comes in waves and fades away before you know it. So here’s how you can “motivate” yourself to consistently workout (why the””? you’ll know!) 1. Carrot and the stick We often complain about how high these online trainers and gym memberships charge us. But this actually benefits both parties. When you put something on the line or you can say when you’ve got a carrot dangling in front of your head, you tend to be more consistent. You think twice before cheating on your meals and your reps to get your money worth. S
