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5 Ways for Women to Lose Weight Without Dieting or Giving Up Carbs
The rules for fat loss without giving up on carbs
No one wants to give up carbs.
Well, some do but let’s talk about us for now.
I did give up carbs while dieting for my bodybuilding preparation. But unfortunately, it was probably the worst thing I did for my mental health and physique.
It also took me years to eat carbs without retaining water.
I would never head down that path again — and I recommend you don’t either.
Now, you don’t have to, and here’s how you can combat carb elimination by eating them at the correct times.
Rule one: Eat only slow-digesting carbs during most meals
By slow-digesting carbs, I’m referring to carbs that are low on the glycemic index, which stop the muscle from being used for energy and keep your blood sugar levels stable.
These kinds of carbs also combat fatigue and prevent those regular insulin fluctuations which tend to happen when you eat…