Working on debunking myths that will help you get lean? Andre Jackson of Men’s Fitness shares tips on how to get those lean and mean muscles.
Saturated Fats Aren’t All Bad
You need fats, both saturated and unsaturated, to complete your diet. Eat your normal dose of eggs and beef, just do away with added saturated fats.
Don’t Let Stress Overcome You
Researchers at Brunel University studied rats under high-stress conditions. The results of the study showed that rats self-medicated by consuming sugary and fatty foods. People tend to have this coping mechanism, as well. When stress is unmanageable, humans cope by indulging in comfort food.
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Evaluate the Refined Carbs In Your Diet
Insulin is a hormone that controls how the body uses and stores nutrients and is, therefore, essential in controlling weight. Refined carbs, such as carbs in white bread and processed food, affect the production of insulin. Generally, high insulin levels result in fat storage.
Do Your Workouts On An Empty Stomach
Workout first thing in the morning. Should you need to eat something, pick an easy-to-digest food, such as a protein smoothie.
Don’t Eat Right After a Workout
Eating right after a heavy workout makes you tend to consume too much. It’s a normal mechanism for humans to compensate hard work with overeating. Hold off on eating as long as you can, and eat when you’ve calmed down.
It may look too cruel to you, but it’s not. The body has a reserve of around 1800 calories from which it draws its energy while you’re holding off eating for a few more minutes.