It’s Not The Carbs That Are The Issue

The #1 BIGGEST misconception in weight-loss today:
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When trying to lose weight, what’s the first thing you think of? I’m betting it’s cutting out carbs, right?
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The ISSUE is that mostttt of the carbs you’re probably eating are also LOADED with fats.
So the issue isn’t carbs THEMSELVES, it’s that:
the carbs + the fats = tons of calories.
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Let’s look at a list of foods that have BOTH
*carbs + fats (& protein)* making it high CALORIE:
🔸Bagel + cream cheese
🔸French fries
🔸Cheeseburgers
🔸Tacos
🔸Pizza
🔸Breakfast sandwiches
🔸Ice cream
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Does that list sound pretty familiar?
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Now let’s look at a list of *CARBS ONLY*:
🌟Potatoes (not fried)
🌟Apples
🌟Raspberries
🌟Green/red/orange peppers
🌟Rice
🌟Oats
🌟Squash
🌟Bread
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🤔 none of these carb only sources are typically super high calorie.
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…see what I’m getting at here?
🧜🏻‍♀️It’s not the carbs that are the issue,
it’s the total calories that are the issue when trying to lose weight.
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Taking the bun off of a cheeseburger with a side of fries will still result in a very high fat (high calorie) meal 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Language is important. “Cutting carbs” without keeping total calories in check (or understanding what foods have carbs, fats or proteins in them) just typically leads to a negative relationship with food AND doesn’t necessarily = weight loss which causes frustration & plateaus 🙅🏼‍♀️
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🍕Now, can we never have pizza or tacos etc ever again?
Absolutely not!
🥗We just have to balance those things with more lean proteins & fruits & veggies to have a more well rounded calorie & nutrient intake for optimal results.
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👯‍♀️Tag a friend who needs to hear this.
Friends don’t let friends “cut out all carbs”.
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https://www.coachedbycait.com/
Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Fat loss and Macro coach
RN/BSN