Hi Guys!
It's already 2015, and I'm sure many of you have decided to lose weight for your New Year's resolutions. Some of you may not know how or where to begin in this endeavor, but here is one tip to put you on the right track.
This post may get a bit technical, but please bear with me. You may or may not be familiar with the glycemic index, but what you need to know is that in order to lose weight you must consume low glycemic carbohydrates in addition to fat and protein (in moderation of course).
Low glycemic carbohydrates are not easily digestible, which allows our bodies to process them without a spike in blood sugar that will raise the amount of insulin in our bodies. See, when insulin is running through your system, your body will stop burning fat in order to burn the carbohydrates in our blood.
The more insulin your liver secretes, the less weight you will lose, no matter how little you eat. If you cut calories drastically, your body will adapt by using less energy. Any spike in insulin will also make you hungrier which will cause you to eat more, but even if you resist the urge your body will respond by using less energy. You can avoid this by cutting carbohydrates, leaving only low glycemic foods in your diet.
Now you may be wondering what low glycemic carbohydrates are. A few examples of low glycemic carbohydrates are whole grains, fruits, vegetables, sweet potatoes, and brown rice. These foods take time to digest, so your body will not have to deal with the contained sugar all at once. The foods you want to avoid, which are high glycemic, are refined carbohydrates (white bread, pasta), processed sugar, and starches (potatoes). Logically, these foods spike your blood sugar and raise your insulin levels.
So keep that in mind when you go to the supermarket. On a side note, I created an Instagram account so follow me @ nas_fitness, and, as always, more tips and exercises coming soon. Happy New Year!
Get Stronger
-Nas
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