Listen "190. Carbs Are Not the Enemy"
Episode Synopsis
There’s a lot of confusion out there these days around carbs, especially in the endurance athlete community.
Are carbs good? Are they bad? Do they have a place in our diet or should we avoid them altogether?
I think you can probably guess my stance on this, especially from the title of this episode “Carbs Are Not the Enemy”.
But if you are one of the many people who are confused about all the talk on whether carbs are good or bad, my goal today iis to help clear this all up for you.
In this episode I’ll explain why carbs are not the enemy, but also why it might be a good idea to keep your carbs low most of the time.
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I will teach you how to lose weight the RIGHT way and keep it off for good…without running a million miles a week!
Here are a few things that you’ll learn in this in-depth training…
Why running more and eating less is not an effective way to lose weight
The one thing runners don’t do when trying to lose weight
The best fuel to use to improve your endurance and your weight loss
The mindset shifts required to make these changes last for life
The surprising key to losing weight and keeping it off for good
And so much more…
You will learn how to crush your weight loss goals AND your running goals directly from me – The Weight Loss Coach for Runners.
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Are carbs good? Are they bad? Do they have a place in our diet or should we avoid them altogether?
I think you can probably guess my stance on this, especially from the title of this episode “Carbs Are Not the Enemy”.
But if you are one of the many people who are confused about all the talk on whether carbs are good or bad, my goal today iis to help clear this all up for you.
In this episode I’ll explain why carbs are not the enemy, but also why it might be a good idea to keep your carbs low most of the time.
Work With Me
Interested in working with me in a one-on-one setting? Get the personalized guidance, support, and accountability you need to lose weight, become fat-adapted, and do it in a way that supports your long-term health and fitness goals. Click here to learn more and apply for coaching.
Free Weight Loss Training for Runners
If you’re a runner and you struggle to lose weight, then I have just the thing to help you get started on the right track.
I put together a brand-new, fun (and free) training just for you called “5 Simple Steps to Becoming a Leaner, Stronger Runner”
I will teach you how to lose weight the RIGHT way and keep it off for good…without running a million miles a week!
Here are a few things that you’ll learn in this in-depth training…
Why running more and eating less is not an effective way to lose weight
The one thing runners don’t do when trying to lose weight
The best fuel to use to improve your endurance and your weight loss
The mindset shifts required to make these changes last for life
The surprising key to losing weight and keeping it off for good
And so much more…
You will learn how to crush your weight loss goals AND your running goals directly from me – The Weight Loss Coach for Runners.
If you’re ready to get leaner and stronger, run faster and longer, and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself, then you need to check out this free training now!
The post 190. Carbs Are Not the Enemy appeared first on Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray.
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