Here’s a few reasons to stay out of the gym when you’re tired…
Hitting the gym when you’re tired results in the release of stress hormones…
stress hormones lead to smaller muscles…
smaller muscles lead to a slower metabolism…
a slower metabolism leads to more fat.
So stay out of the gym when you’re tired…
Your body will thank you for it.
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This may be common sense to most of you but your body burns less fuel when you are sleeping so consuming a plate full of rice or a loaf of bread (both just full of carbohydrates) before you hit the sack is probably a bad idea if you’re looking to stay lean…
Matter of fact, consuming a large portion of carbohydrates before you go to bed will probably increase the amount of fat your body stores in the middle of night.
Not exactly what you were looking for right?
If you’re looking to stay lean and you’re looking to keep the fat off then it’s probably a good idea to avoid all carbohydrates before going to bed…
Instead go to bed and have just a small protein meal (cottage cheese, protein shake, chicken breast) and make sure you don’t consume any carbohydrates at least 3 hours before you go to bed.
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Here’s the one thing you should know about consuming carbohydrates by themselves without protein of any kind.
In a nutshell, eating carbs alone will slow down your metabolism and further ignite your appetite.
Think chinese food ok… you know how you’re always hungry a couple of hours later?
Now you know.
Another reason to include protein whenever you consume carbohydrates is because protein has been shown to curb the effects of eating carbs by themselves.
Eat protein = Feel full longer and maintain a higher metabolic rate over a longer period of time.
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