Are You Carb Sensitive?
I have been at a plateau for about a year now. I have dropped some body fat during the course of the year, but for the most part have stayed the same. Honestly, I have been so busy getting my businesses up and running, I haven’t really had that much time to look into the reasons why…until now.
I have been experimenting with different ratios of carbs, protein and fats to see what works for my body. I have come to the conclusion that I am Carb Sensitive. What exactly do I mean by this? Well, carbs do not “do my body well” and cause my body to stop making progress.
What is Carb Sensitivity?
This means that when you become carbohydrate sensitive, your body can no longer burn fat effectively, and those moderate to low-glycemic and complex carbohydrates get stored as fat.
Here are some signs that might indicate you are carb sensitive:
–You crave carbohydrates
–You are overweight or obese and are struggling to lose weight
–You’re a woman and over forty
–You suffer from chronic or bouts of depression and compulsive overeating –You have been over-stressed for some time
–You are hormonally challenged and under a doctor’s care
–You react negatively to eating sugar, i.e., you become tired, groggy, and your mental response becomes sluggish
–You reach for carbohydrates over protein most or all of the time
–Your diet doesn’t consist mostly of whole foods, especially low to moderate glycemic foods
Now I’m not saying that you cannot eat carbs, because that will not help your body achieve anything. But you might have to adjust your ratios a little different and pay attention to how your body responds and how you feel. I try to keep my carbs below 120 grams per day. I have had to re-adjust them a couple times to find the right number. Too low and I feel tired, too high and I feel too tired and make no progress in my goals. I also try to keep my higher carb meals or starchy carbs around my workouts and earlier in the day. I also try to get most of my carbs from fibrous foods. Keep in mind that when you lower your carbs, you need to increase your fats, just make sure your fats are coming from healthy sources, such as nuts, olive oils and salad dressings.
Do you think you might be carb sensitive?
Angie Schumacher is a Certified Fitness Professional who trains clients in her home and is a Women's Boot Camp Instructor in Colorado. She is the author of The Fat Blasting Boot Camp Program and has offered a one stop website to help you with all of your health and fitness needs. Please visit www.BuildingABetterU.com to find exactly what you are looking for!
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