22/01/2021
Obesity obviously increases your risk of Covid but tbf you’re at an increased risk of loads of other serious health conditions.
Also, you try to lose weight/body fat but may struggle or find diets a tough slog.
So, here’s a helping hand.
If your lean, muscular or handle carbs really well then you don’t need to read on….
Even when in a calorie deficit, obese individuals especially newbies to the gym will fair better on a low carbohydrate diet.
If you’re struggling to stick your diet, you’ll find it easier, in some cases even more effective trying a low carb approach, rich is proteins and fats.
Nothing wrong with carbohydrates, in fact they’re beneficial with aiding performance.
But the amount of body fat you have is strongly associated with high circulating insulin and a level of resistance to the satiety hormone.
That’s a tough gig when your trying to drop body fat and be consistent with your diet.
Those who are pre-diabetic or type 2 can also benefit from a low carb approach too. This was recently confirmed in ‘Dr David Ludwigs 2020 5 month feeding study’ as well.
𝐒𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭?
Depends on your level of experience,
If you're used to using MY Fitness Pal – OfCourse set a small calorie deficit but set carbs to just 26% of your calorie intake (520cals if you consume 2000 cals per day).
Focus the rest on mostly protein, fats, berry fruits, veg and avoid refined starches and process carbs.
If your quite new to fitness or proper diets, then try a basic high and low carb day approach. It’s easier, less accurate but more sustainable.
On your less active days focus on very minimal carbs
On your active days add in your starchy carbs but still, avoid refined and processed food.
Remember your trying to lose weight/bodyfat whilst your body starts to tolerate carbs better. This will help your body sort out its regulatory hunger hormones, so its easier for you to sustain your diet and see results.
So treat it as an experiment, give it 2 weeks and then track your progress.
