The Real Deal on Carbs and Weight Loss: My Journey to Balance
For years, I avoided carbs like the plague, convinced they would ruin my figure.
While I dropped some pounds at first, I was constantly hungry and definitely not enjoying my “diet.”
Doesn’t being healthy mean finding balance and satisfaction too?
It’s time for some carb candor.
I’m going to share what I’ve learned about carbs, weight loss and living your best life — including some delicious discoveries along the way.
No judgment here, just the facts to help you feel your best without feeling deprived.
What exactly ARE carbs, anyway?
Simply put, carbs are fuels our bodies need.
Like cars, we run on different types of fuel — some that give quick energy bursts and others that keep us cruising all day.
Problem is, I used to think all carbs were created equal (and bad for my bod).
As I dove into the details, I learned not all carbs are created equal.
There are complex carbs like quinoa and brown rice that digest slowly, keeping me full for hours without the crazy insulin spikes.
Then there are simple carbs like candy and white bread that flood my system so I crash and crave more soon after.
Aha moment!
Armed with this insight, I reintroduced carbs back into my life gradually.
I started with just a half cup of whole grains or starchy veggies per meal so I could get used to the “volume.”
No longer was I afraid to indulge — I just needed balance.
Now, I fuel up in the mornings on oats or whole wheat toast (with nut butter, of course).
At lunch, it’s brown rice or farro salad to keep me energized until dinner.
And for that after-work treat?
A small baked potato and some grilled salmon hit the spot without the bloat.
Does this mean I can never have pasta or pizza again?
Not at all!
I just portion them out as sometimes foods and pair with lean protein for balance.
Depriving yourself long-term just isn’t sustainable or enjoyable in my book.
My friends, finding your personal carb cadence takes some trial and error.
But I promise you can have your carbs and slim down too when you focus on quality, timing and moderation.
Who’s with me in making peace with pasta?
Let’s get balancing!
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