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🇮🇹 A Lesson from Italy: Carbs, Pizza, and… Weight Loss?
I just got back from 2 weeks in Italy — and here’s the wild part:
I ate pizza, pasta, bread, gelato almost every day… yet I came home leaner.
Sounds backwards, right?
But here’s what I noticed:
- Walking – We walked everywhere. Easily 15–20k steps a day. Movement after meals was normal, not forced.
- Stress – The pace of life was slower. Italians take time to eat, relax, and enjoy. Lower stress = better digestion and recovery.
- Food quality – The bread, pasta, and even gelato felt lighter. Less processed, fewer additives, and probably higher nutrient density.
So here’s the big takeaway 👉 carbs aren’t the enemy.
It’s usually lifestyle, movement, and stress that make the biggest difference.
I’d love to hear your thoughts:
- Do you notice you feel better when you walk after meals?
- Has anyone experienced a similar situation?
- How do you manage stress around training, eating, and life?
Drop your thoughts below 👇
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🇮🇹 A Lesson from Italy: Carbs, Pizza, and… Weight Loss?
