I'd say that the majority of women I talk too want to get rid of lower belly fat
and some say they don't care to see abs, just that they want a FLAT STOMACH.
and some say they don't care to see abs, just that they want a FLAT STOMACH.
The problem with most diet plans is they use foods that “turn off” our fat-burning
mechanisms, which ultimately forces our body to burn sugars INSTEAD of fat.
mechanisms, which ultimately forces our body to burn sugars INSTEAD of fat.
Additionally, trendy diets that claim rapid weight loss don’t give you ANY scientific
reason of whether we’re losing water and muscle VS. burning fat.
reason of whether we’re losing water and muscle VS. burning fat.
Here’s a cool fact. For EVERY gram of carbohydrates you consume on a daily
basis, your body will hold nearly 3 grams of water.
basis, your body will hold nearly 3 grams of water.
So if you just cut carbs, the scale might trick you into thinking that you’re losing
a bunch of weight -- and you are. BUT – it’s water weight, NOT fat.
a bunch of weight -- and you are. BUT – it’s water weight, NOT fat.
This is the reason almost every person who tries to deplete carbs ends up
messing with their metabolism and adds on rebound weight gain.
messing with their metabolism and adds on rebound weight gain.
How can we make our body lose fat instead?
There are times where short-term, aggressive low carb tactics are necessary
AND extremely powerful.
There are times where short-term, aggressive low carb tactics are necessary
AND extremely powerful.
BUT – you have to do it right.
Science based carb depletion done the right way can achieve this goal by
creating an environment for instantaneous fat loss while simultaneously
getting your body ready for a healthy calorie overload.
Science based carb depletion done the right way can achieve this goal by
creating an environment for instantaneous fat loss while simultaneously
getting your body ready for a healthy calorie overload.
And it’s this same method to UNDO the damage of a weekend food binge
or when you have been eating unhealthy.
or when you have been eating unhealthy.
You just have to make sure that you deplete carbs with the RIGHT foods, at
the RIGHT times, for the RIGHT durations.
the RIGHT times, for the RIGHT durations.
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Here are 3 methods to deplete carbs and create a short term
MASSIVE calorie deficit and achieve extreme fat loss WITHOUT damaging
your metabolism or suppressing the hormones that burn fat.
Here are 3 methods to deplete carbs and create a short term
MASSIVE calorie deficit and achieve extreme fat loss WITHOUT damaging
your metabolism or suppressing the hormones that burn fat.
1. Try to consume zero starches or fruits for 3 or 4 days in a row.
This will help accelerate glycogen depletion and get your metabolism ready for
the weekend fun. I use this method when I know I am going to binge.
the weekend fun. I use this method when I know I am going to binge.
You’ll program your body to burn a ton more belly fat in just a few days.
2. Increase your fats and double your servings of green cruciferous
veggies on the deplete days.
veggies on the deplete days.
When you lower carbs you’ll automatically need energy from other sources.
Healthy fats and cruciferous veggies should be your go to macronutrients to
give you needed energy and the veggies used will also help rid access water.
Healthy fats and cruciferous veggies should be your go to macronutrients to
give you needed energy and the veggies used will also help rid access water.
Some good examples to use are extra fish or krill oil, olive oil, coconut oil, organic
butter and small amounts of raw nuts for fats -- spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower,
asparagus and cabbage are great choices for extra veggies.
butter and small amounts of raw nuts for fats -- spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower,
asparagus and cabbage are great choices for extra veggies.
This will help provide all the fiber, vitamins, and minerals necessary to maximize
fat-loss during the carb deplete. It will also help you with appetite control.
fat-loss during the carb deplete. It will also help you with appetite control.
Additionally, the veggies I listed above contain a unique compounds that help
control bad estrogen inside the body, which will indirectly lead to more fat loss.
control bad estrogen inside the body, which will indirectly lead to more fat loss.
3. Double your daily water intake on deplete days & the day after a
food binge.
food binge.
I know this technique isn’t appealing or “sexy”, but it works.
And most folks simply underestimate how effective proper hydration can be for
UNDOING the damage of over-eating, getting rid of post weekend carb bloat
and facilitating other metabolic processes that burn fat.
UNDOING the damage of over-eating, getting rid of post weekend carb bloat
and facilitating other metabolic processes that burn fat.
Remember, if you cheated this past weekend you’ll be holding almost an extra
3 grams of water for every gram of carb you consumed. So if you had a few
slices of pizza, some bread and a bowl of ice cream we’re talking an extra
700 to 1000 grams of water sitting under your belly skin.
3 grams of water for every gram of carb you consumed. So if you had a few
slices of pizza, some bread and a bowl of ice cream we’re talking an extra
700 to 1000 grams of water sitting under your belly skin.
