Not All Carbs Are Created Equally

Carbohydrates have long been studied as an energy source and the debate as to what quantities and types of carbohydrates are optimal for performance and health is ongoing.  Some types of carbohydrates, most often termed 'simple' carbohydrates, are converted more easily into fat in the body, raise blood glucose levels rapidly, and are linked to certain health issues such as obesity, cancer, and diabetes, to name a few (1).  Other carbohydrates, sometimes referred to as 'complex' carbohydrates, are not converted to fat easily and are also not linked with negative health problems (1).   Due to the important effects that carbohydrates have on the body, glycemic index and glycemic load should be taken into consideration when planning for fitness, nutrition, sport performance, and overall health. 

Developed about 30 years ago, the glycemic index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on the effect that they have on blood glucose (sugar) levels.  The glycemic index uses a scale from 0 – 100, with 100 being equivalent to ingesting 50 grams of pure sugar.  To find the glycemic index of a particular food, a portion of the food that contains 50 grams of available carbohydrate is fed to test subjects (1).  The subjects' blood sugar response to that food is then measured and compared to the blood sugar response after ingesting 50 grams of glucose.  For exa

ctive to others. And it gets even worse -- you have reason to be concerned.

3) People judge others by how they look

It's a fact of life that people really do judge us by the way we look. The more attractive we are, the more strongly people are drawn to us. Studies have shown that people who are more attractive get promoted more quickly and make more money. You can insist on political correctness all you want, but it isn't going to give you that raise. And it's certainly not going to bring you more clients and customers.

Of course I agree that it's not fair to be judged by the shape of your body, but belaboring that fact is not going to give you the results you desire. If you want to achieve success and abundance, there's really just one question that's helpful: "What are you going to do about it so you can achieve the benefits below?"

The benefits of taking action

1) More confidence

I know how you feel - because I used to be more than 30 pounds overweight. Before I finally claimed the fit and healthy body I truly wanted, I was down and depressed. Now, I love meeting people and I even love being on stage and in front of the camera. There are no longer any worries about how I look. Instead, I'm free to focus on the reason I'm there.

2) More physical energy

You see, most people spend up to 70% of their energy just digesting their food. That doesn't leave too much for doing the kind of things that will boost your success. So if you can reduce that percentage to 50% by making your metabolism more effective, you'll practically double the energy you have available. Imagine the competitive edge all that new energy could give you.

3) More emotional energy

And you'll gain more energy in other ways as well... How long does it take you to find clothes that make you look good -- or at least as good as possible? Finding clothes that flatter a less than fit body can be a true project. Not only does it require extra time to go through your closet or a store's offerings to find something that camouflages those "bad" parts, but it also takes a lot of energy. How so, you may wonder...

Most people really beat themselves up in dressing rooms. Looking at the unvarnished truth in full-length mirror can be challenging indeed. But do you know how much emotional energy all that self-criticism can take? And chances are, you're also doing the same thing every morning when you decide what to wear for the day.

4) Success and abundance

You will begin to thrive in all areas of your life once being self-conscious about your body no longer holds you back.

Now, if you are ready to thrive, I'd like to invite you to claim your free Consumer's Awareness Guide and MindBody FX Book Preview which will give you the support to finally claim your fit and healthy body, double your energy, and boost your confidence so you can achieve true abundance.