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Carbs are necessary
TAKING ACTION:
✅What’s your favorite carb if you had to pick just one? Share with me below. 🍠
Alright, friends—we had a little fun yesterday, but today, it’s back to business as we wrap up our conversation about glute strength.
We’ve already talked a little about the importance of food this week when it comes to glute gains. We chatted about the importance of protein on Thursday, and earlier in the week, I gave you a list of whole foods that support muscle growth. Today, we’re going to talk about none other than the favorite macro for many of you—carbohydrates! 🙌
As a coach, many of the questions I hear are centered around nutrition. If the nutritional component is where you struggle the most, you aren’t alone. Many do. That’s due to several reasons—food addiction, emotional eating, processed foods/convenience foods, etc. We’ve quite literally trained ourselves to struggle with the nutritional component.
The good news is that if we’ve caused it, we can also remedy it!
When it comes to carbohydrates, many people struggle with overeating/craving carbs because of one thing—they’re consuming the wrong kinds. Simple carbs, like those found in candy, baked goods, white rice, sugar, and processed crackers and chips, are not the most ideal way to consume your carbs. They are digested quickly and typically full of added sugars. Shortly after consuming them, your blood sugar crashes, and you’re hungry. Because of their addictive nature, you crave more of them. 💯
On the other hand, complex carbs, like those found in beans, legumes, brown rice, vegetables, fruit, potatoes, and oatmeal, release energy slowly. This helps regulate your appetite and blood sugar, keeping you feeling full for longer.
At the end of the day, you crave what you feed. If your carb choices are mostly made up of simple carbohydrates, I challenge you to begin replacing one at a time with a healthier, complex carb. After all, carbohydrates are necessary for muscle growth—and specifically for your glute gains! 🍑
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Carbs are necessary
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