Posts tagged carbohydrate

Carbs: The Truth Behind The Hatred

Feb 13th

Posted by Lauren in Nutrition

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Low carb eating is in fashion. It’s not necessarily a bad fashion. Generally speaking the population is becoming more knowledgeable about good food choices, what is healthy and what is not. However, most of the time the knowledge of why things are healthy or good habits is simply not there. Carbs are getting a bad name, but not a lot of people really get why. They help your body function and are essential to the diet. You need them…just not too many.

A Bit of Background

Breakfast: Why And What To Eat

Feb 6th

Posted by Lauren in Nutrition

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We all know that we should eat breakfast; it was rammed into us at a very young age. As someone participating in fitness, bodybuilding, lifting or any form of exercise, it is even more important. So why do so many people still skip this ultra important, potentially muscle building, energy giving, and awesome meal? Even if you aren’t hungry in the morning, forcing yourself to eat something is one of the most beneficial things you will be doing to your body all day.

Why You Should Eat Breakfast

Dieting: Why is it so hard?

Dec 28th

Posted by Lauren in Weight Loss

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Leptin. Heard that word before? Leptin is the answer to your questions. Dieting is so hard because leptin is involved. We love leptin…it does wonderful things, but when you diet, it becomes your worst enemy.

What Is Leptin?

Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in energy expenditure and intake. Sounds pretty important huh. Well it is. Leptin is your satiety hormone. Meaning, it tells you when you have eaten enough. It also is kind enough to raise your metabolism, something all dieters are striving for!

Sounds Good To Me…