Today, I want to talk about of my strategies for weight loss. We're going to look at the difference between good carbs (carbohydrates) and bad carbs, how to spot the the difference, and how it affects you.

First, let me just say that I don't believe in low-carb diets. Carbs are a necessity. You simply can't just stop taking them. Your body needs them in proportion to protein, fat, and all of that. You need them for energy as well. What I want to show you is about eating carbs intelligently for maximum benefit for weight loss.

One of the reasons people gain weight is from getting too much "bad" carbs. You know, the processed and refined carbs found in pastas, bagels, breads, cereals, rice, muffins, sodas, juices, candy, crackers, and so on.

You don't want to get "too many" of those types of carbs. A little is okay, but too much will make weight loss very difficult. Here are some reasons why getting too many of those types of carbs is a bad thing: it can cause blood sugar swings, insulin surges that stimulate body fat storage, and it can increase your cravings and overall appetite.

You have also be careful when reading food labels. Not all food labels that say "whole grain" are actually healthy. If the first ingredient is not whole grain but instead something like "refined flour" then watch out and get ready for another blood sugar spike and insulin surge!

This is one thing that can lead to being diabetic. Over the years, if you keep eating excess amounts of refined carbs, it becomes harder and harder for insulin to do its job and handle blood sugar. So, you're looking at creating insulin resistance and eventually possibly even type 2 diabetes.

So, to stay healthy and lose weight, here are some strategies you can follow:

Reduce overall grain-based foods like pasta, cereal, crackers, and some of the other things I mentioned before from your diet. Instead, consume more healthy free range, grass-fed meats and eggs, grass-fed dairy, and eat lots of vegetables.

Get most of your carbs from vegetables, sweet potatoes, berries, and whole fruits. When I say fruit, I don't mean fruit juices as those are quite as good for you (less fiber and other nutrients).

Replace oat meal with oat bran. Get some wheat germ and rice bran as well. They can be added to salads, soups, smoothies, or anything similar. This strategy will help you reduce excess starches and calories.

You can eat things like avocados, guacamole, nuts, seeds, and nut butters. Aim for grass-fed and organic foods. These can help you replace cereals, breads, pastas, and all that. Remember, healthy fats and protein sources are good for controlling your appetite, regulating proper blood sugar and hormone levels, and helping with weight loss.

So, overall, just try to cut back on refined and process carbs and look for more healthy alternatives. It may be hard to do at first, but once you get used to it, you won't want to go back.

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