Rule 1. On the days you lift weights, eat starchy carbs along with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Rule 2. On the days you’re either off from the gym or are doing some kind of intervals or cardio, don’t eat any starchy carbs, but continue to eat protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.
When a person pulls carbs from their diet for an extended period of time, they lose fat as well as a lot of water weight low-carb days anything besides potatoes, corn and peas is fair game. Ok what are you going to do considering you are a vegetarian?
EAT THIS, NOT THAT
EAT THIS: NUTRIENT-DENSE CARBS
- sweet or white potato
- oatmeal
- quinoa
- whole wheat pasta or tortillas
- fruit (especially berries)
- rice
- whole grain bread
DON’T EAT THAT: JUNK CARBS
- Doughnuts and other pastries
- Cakes, cookies, and other desserts
- Pizza (store-bought or delivery)
- Muffins or croissants
- Sugar-packed instant oatmeal packets