Lose Weight and Get Cut This Spring with Endura

‘Low carb’ has become a legendary weight loss slogan earning its reputation for good reason. A low carbohydrate diet supported with adequate protein is one of the most effective ways to burn fat. However, carbohydrates (or carbs) are needed as a fuel source during intense physical exercise to prevent muscle tissue from breaking down. So, as a serious athlete, how can you make a low carb diet work for you?

Make sure you’re burning fat while maintaining muscle by including adequate carbs for fuel during intense training and by following a low carb eating plan at all other times. Combined with adequate protein intake for maintaining muscle, and appropriate fat-burning supplements, you will be well on your way to losing weight and getting cut for spring.

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The Carb/Protein Balance

A good low carbohydrate diet involves limiting carbohydrates while consuming adequate protein and sufficient good fats. When we restrict carbohydrate intake, the body is forced to use stored fat as its primary source of energy. This is a great way of losing fat rapidly when you are at rest or if you are exercising at low to moderate intensity.

During these times, adhere to the following main principles:

  • Each meal should include a portion of protein, such as meat, chicken, fish, tofu or eggs that is at least the size and thickness of the palm of your hand. Add to this about 2 handfuls of salad or vegetables per meal. You can swap one of these handfuls with one piece/handful of fruit per day.
  • Include a high protein snack twice per day such as an Endura Low-Carb Bar. This is a great tasting caramel snack bar that is a convenient low carb and high protein option to help keep your metabolism cranked to the max.
  • Include some good oils in your diet – this may be a small handful of nuts as one of your snacks or a serving of oily fish (such as salmon) as one of your serves of protein for the day.
  • Drink at least 2L of water per day, adding another 1L of water for every hour of exercise.

High carbohydrate foods should be avoided (as shown below):

Sugars Fruits Vegetables Grains/Legumes
Sugar Bananas Potato Bread
Honey Grapes Sweet potato Cereals
Biscuits and cakes Dried fruits Canned vegetables Pasta
Sweets and lollies   Cassava Biscuits and cakes
Anything containing sugar     All legumes (e.g. lentils)

Intense Exercise? Add Some Carbs for Fuel

Extra carbohydrates may be required during intense exercise. Carbohydrates provide a ready fuel source that is more immediately available to the body than using fat stores for energy production. Carbohydrate derived glycogen is the main fuel source within the muscles and if this is not replaced quickly enough during intense physical training, muscle can start to break down.

Endura Magnesium Rehydration Formula is ideal for using during training and competition to ensure you are getting enough of the right type of carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores and maintain essential muscle mass. Not just your average sports drink, Endura Rehydration also contains appropriate ratios of electrolytes for optimum hydration, along with Meta Mag™ – a highly absorbable form of magnesium to prevent muscle cramping, spasms and soreness. Use Endura Magnesium Rehydration Formula as directed before and during high intensity exercise.

Maintain Your Muscle Mass

Using a highly absorbable protein source directly after exercise is necessary for muscle recovery and maintaining muscle while burning fat. Endura now has a great new non-dairy, low carbohydrate protein powder called Endura P-Protein Shake. High quality and low reactive, this is a great tasting banana smoothie flavour, pea protein shake that is a great option for anyone who wants to burn fat and maintain their muscle. This is especially appropriate for you if you are vegan, have a dairy allergy, or even if you’re just looking for a change.

Drink Endura P-Protein Shake within 30 minutes after exercise for muscle recovery. This shake can also be used as a delicious low carbohydrate meal replacement.

Turn Your Body into a Fat-Burning Furnace

Endura has a range of products to help you burn fat faster while maintaining muscle. The following table can help you to choose the appropriate product for you:

Product Action Dosage for Fat Loss and Muscle Maintenance
Thermo Blaster Supports weight loss and improves body composition. Take 1 capsule twice daily with food.
N-Acetyl Carnitine Assists with the conversion of body fat to energy. Take ¾ of a 5 mL tsp once or twice daily.
Low Carb Bar A low carb snack to support healthy body composition. Use as a snack 1-2 times per day.
P-Protein Shake A dairy free formula that supports body composition goals and is ideal for muscle recovery. Take 2 level scoops in 400 mL water within ½ hour after exercise or as meal replacement.
Maintain High protein, low carb supplement to improve body composition by assisting muscle gain and fat loss. Take 2 scoops in 300 mL of water within ½ hour after exercise or as meal replacement.
Rehydration A fuel source for training, an electrolyte and fluid replenishment, and may be used to help prevent muscle cramping and spasms. Take 1 level scoop (25 g) with 350 mL water. Drink 1 to 2 doses 30 minutes before exercise and 1 dose for each hour of exercise – for up to 4 doses per day.

Balancing your carbohydrates and protein effectively, while taking certain fat-burning supplements combined with exercise, will all assist you in achieving a healthy weight this spring.

*References available on request