Did you know what and when you eat will affect how much fat you burn in an exercise session? It is important to perform the correct fat burning activities as well as eat the proper foods. According to new research it may not be as valuable to "carb load" just before an exercise session as once thought. If weightloss is your goal, then eating low glycemic index (GI) foods before the workout is imperative to keep your insulin levels low and therefore burn more fat during the workout. Some research has suggested to avoid eating at least 3 hours before exercising. In fact, performing a moderate intensity and duration workout just after an overnight fast is ideal. Save eating high amounts of carbohydrates and protein after the workout. Also, avoid high caloric meals later in the day since your fat storage increases as the the day progressess. Just tweaking a few of these food choices can maximize your workout and control your weight so all that hard work can show through!
(Always check in with a physician before starting any workout regime. A nutritionist can indiviualize a program for you)
The chart below gives a few examples of high and low glycemic index foods. Also, check out
http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/calorie-calculator.asp for more information on weightloss and to calculate your BMI.
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