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FAT LOSS |
"Pre-Workout Meal" The pre-work out meal is very important in order to have a great work out. It is my belief that this meal should be low glycemic. Usually taken an hour before your work out, a low glycemic meal will give you a slow rise in your blood sugar and insulin levels. When this happens, you will be more likely to sustain your energy levels throughout your work out. In my past when I had a high glycemic meal prior to work out, my energy levels would be gone when I was half way through. This is a terrible feeling. It is like running out of gas in your car. Imagine you have a fireplace, it is winter time and you want to have a fire last all day long. If you had a choice between oak wood and paper, which one would you choose and why? Most people would pick the oak wood. Why? Oak wood burns longer and paper burns faster. Lower glycemic foods burn like the oak wood, which will last better for you during your work out. An example of this would be baked salmon and a salad, or even a meal replacement shake with flaxseed oil. An example of high glycemic meal would be most juices and/or a bagel. |
