There are four macronutrients. Macronutrient is a substance required in large amounts to sustain life and carbohydrates are one of them. Carbohydrates should make up 55-65% of your diet. Some people seem to think that all carbohydrates are bad. Carbohydrates are definitely a must in your diet. These are your body's primary source of energy. Carbohydrates include sugars and starches. The problem is that the body is not very efficient at storing carbohydrates. For this reason, carbohydrates are needed in relatively larger amounts than fats and proteins.

There are good carbs and bad carbs. The carbs that you should limit as much as possible are the following: white bread, white rice, and white paste. The body processes white flower as sugar. This is why it is important to limit foods made with white flower. The good carbs are the following: brown rice, sweet potato, red potato, and white potato (not mashed potatoes), corn and whole grain bread (any whole grain products). Certain fruits are better for you than others because of the sugar content. Apples, pears, and berries are less in sugar than most fruits. Even the good carbs can be detrimental if you add the wrong things. When I am preparing for a bodybuilding competition, my body fat is at 5%. Even at 5% body fat, I still make sure to eat my carbs. Don't be scared of your carbs - just be mindful of them.

A typical day of eating when I'm preparing for a show:

* Meal 1: Egg whites Grits or Oatmeal (because of the whole grain)
* Meal 2: Protein Shake and Apple
* Meal 3: Tuna, salad, and whole grain couscous (similar to rice). You can find more about couscous at [http://www.ltpersonaltraining.com/blog].
* Meal 4: Talipa and baked sweet potato
* Meal 5: Ground Turkey and red potatoes
* Meal 6: Grilled Chicken, string beans, and corn

LT Thomas, BS

Author,Speaker, Fitness trainer,Fitness Boxing Specialist

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LT Thomas Bio – Short Form

“Whether your fitness goal is to gain strength, lose weight, or simply to feel better physically, it all comes down to working one day at a time and taking a big goal and breaking it down into small, manageable steps,” says LT Thomas, fitness trainer.
A graduate of Salisbury University with a BS in Exercise Science and more than ten years of fitness training experience, LT has worked with everyone from high-profile athletes and physicians to those who want to make exercise and fitness part of their lifestyle. In addition, he is a certified NSPA Weight Management Specialist and a Fitness Boxing Specialist. As a former reservist in the Army, LT translates the fitness metrics and discipline into a program for people of all ages and fitness levels.