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Had a talk with my trainer yesterday morning. Told him I want to lose 10 lbs by Christmas. He explained to me (and I finally let it sink in) that eating carbs like potatoes with my breakfast will not help me accomplish that. If I eat carbs before I workout, then my body is going to use those carbs to burn for energy instead of the already stored fat in my body. So it's kind of pointless. He said if I am going to eat carbs, then do it after a workout. OK. I got it. I don't like it, but I got it.
Went to PF Changs last night. It was OK. The lettuce wraps appetizer that I've heard so much about were OK. Nothing special. I got GF ginger chicken with broccoli and brown rice. That was good! And today I only have 2 lbs of water retention from the sodium in it all. I drank lots of water yesterday planning for that meal. I need to have more today too.
I will be working out with my girlfriends in about an hour, so I'm gonna make breakfast (with potatoes cause I made double of that yesterday to just heat up today), and get my workout toys ready to go. Wow, I am so tired right now...hope the coffee kicks in soon.
Happy Thursday to everyone! The weekend will soon be here! :-D
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Sounds like some sound advice from your trainer. Have a good workout with the ladies..
Enjoy your day... and like me it is time to water log yourself. :)
27 Sep 12 by member: pam-u-la
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Yup - your trainer is probably correct. Carb reduction is important in weight loss (not crazy like Atkins) because we need to burn fat not the sugar from carbs. I get most of my carbs from fruits and veggies, and some dairy. You might try to just modify a little - I shoot for 100 net carbs per day. Net carbs is total carbs eaten minus the fiber count. Good luck!
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Yeah, I know he's right. I've always known, but I grew up with denial as a way to deal with everything. And it's worked so well so far! *sarcastic voice here* It's just more math I have to do and I don't like thinking much these days. Haha! Just read a post about fiber and I am reminded about how little I get of that too. But now I know my answer next time somebody asks, "What would you do if you had a million dollars?" I would hire a nutritionalist/chef to do all my thinking and cooking for food.
28 Sep 12 by member: ppphhhttt
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Unfortunately no one can say this journey is easy....just the results are worth it....come on you can do this...you are worth your effort :)
28 Sep 12 by member: triaby
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