Too Much Carbs?

Part 1 of possible 2 part scenario

Unless your on a weight gain diet, you want to limit the amount of carbs you eat. Here's why:



While carbs provide your body with the required fuel to maintain its processes, carbs teach the body to store fat. Spike glucose and insulin, body has to store excess. If you are burning only the carbs you eat, then your body will not burn what is stored as fat in your system. See the problem with carbs, especially white carbs (potatoes, white rice, white bread, sugar, etc.) is that then digest quickly and flood your body with glucose. Glucose then requires large amounts of insulin to get rid of the high amounts of glucose. This does not burn anything stored, just depletes the spike.



Insulin is the one hormone that triggers fat storage. However insulin is first stored as energy, readily available for use, that excess gets stored where? You guessed it, your fat cells. Although you will burn these carbs as you use your muscle, once your glucose levels are low again, you will feel hungry, yet have not burned off the excess storage.



This is where fat comes in. People often tell me that peanut butter, virgin olive oils, sesame oils, and other natural fats are bad for you. Well, are they doctors? Am I a doctor? No, but I have done more research then any one of them combined.



The fat effect, is explained how your body burns fuels. Take for example the items which your body burns for energy. Fat does not raise your glucose, hence not producing more insulin. The only way to lose fat is to use that fat as fuel for the body. The reason carbs, hamper this ability, is because your blood glucose levels get spiked, then you must deplete the spiked extra through activities. Afterwords you are hungry again, because your body has used its abundant "spiked" supply, not achieving your goal.

If your glucose levels are normal, your body is left with nothing in excess to burn but is storage of fat. You reduce the levels of glucose from carbs and starches and replace with a neutral agent: fat. Your body now no longer is working to burn the excess but rather burning from storage. Then completing your goal of fat burning results.



A suggestion, try to maximise your starchy carb intake to 45% of your daily diet for a one week period of longer if you don't see results the first week. Or exchange your starchy carbs for vegetable carbs. See what effect it has on your body. If this is not possible, try to cut your carbs in your before and after workout meals, if you work out. If you find you lag in your daily activities or gym routine, try to eat some nuts or other protein filled natural fatty foods. Don't get me wrong you need carbs, just not as much as you think you do.



Don't believe me? Read some articles below.



References:

Barry, Groves, PhD. "Why Eating Too Many Carbs Makes you Fat." Low Calorie & Low Fat Articles, April 24th 2007, Diabetes Health, March 18, 2008

http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2007/04/24/5143.html



Mary Shomon, "About.com Guide to Thyroid Disease since 1997." Thyroid Disease Blog, February 20th, 2008, About.com Thyroid Disease, March 18, 2008

http://thyroid.about.com/b/2008/02/20/being-overweight-and-eating-too-many-carbs-may-raise-thyroid-cancer-risk.htm

Insulin Spike Concept

In relation with the 6-7 meal a day routine, you should find an Insulin spike concept.
Insulin: Is a polypeptide hormone produced by the pancreas which regulate the metabolism of glucose and other nutrients.

So in other words, you should try to regulate your insulin. The best way to do that is to eat every 3 hours in normal to small quantities, no large meals. Stay within your normal amount of calorie intake requirements.

Calorie requirements are based on your specific needs. Most people tend to follow this recommendations found all over the net. However those recommendation may not be accurate for your body type, style, and levels. I know several people who can eat well over there requirements, however because of there metabolism, they burn the food much faster. Also with others, that can eat once a day, they burn food much slower.

You can modify your metabolism with proper acclamation to an insulin based diet. It may not be easy to consume the recommended amount of food within your first trying it. I think this is where many people fail. Seriously, this has worked for me and continues to work for me. For me it was quick to learn and provides many rewards.
Colby

6-7 Meals a day, the concept

I don't think a lot of people understand the concept. The concept is to simply eat 6-7 meals a day. However key items here are to eat in moderation. This does not mean eat a 600-700 calorie meal every three hours no, it means take your three main daily meals and split them in half to eat though out the day. These meals must be high in protein, good fats, high in slow burn carbs, and sustain your body in your activities daily for 3-4 hours.
Those who have high intensity jobs or higher physical demand during the day will require more. Those people should already know of their personal requirements. Also any person who goes to the gym should understand their own requirements as well and should incorporate their own normal routine (supplements or other) into their plan.

Key Items:

• High, lean protein. Chicken, turkey, roast beef, ham, other trimmed meat.
• High concentrated carbs, wheat, sweet potatoes, whole grains, oatmeal etc
• No refined wheat flour
• Vegetables. Carrots, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, etc.
• Handful of fruit. Whole Banana, grapes, pineapple, orange, melons, etc.
• Minor dairy. Glass of milk, piece of cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.
• Low fat
• Low sodium
• Lighter dressing
• Lighter sauces
• No sodas, sports drinks, or other sugary substances
• No fast foods

Allowances/Exceptions:

• Coffee and Tea
• V8 Juice or vegetable juice
• Some orange juices
• Some sports drinks low in sugar
• Tomato sauces
• Whole wheat pastas (in moderation)

This should give someone a start and I way to advance their own ideas.

Colby