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Try This Simple Weight Loss Trick
By Jon Benson
This is a simple trick that nutrition guru Chris Aceto shared with me during one of my audio interviews.
Chris uses this approach to get his athletes in top shape. However, I've found that I can use it year-round for greater fat loss, more energy, and less resistance to the hormone insulin. When carbs are consistently high, 
insulin can rise to dangerous levels in the body. Receptor sites begin to "ignore" insulin and become "insulin-resistant." Insulin resistance is a leading cause of both obesity and heart disease.
All that's required is to consume low carbs three days of the week, medium carbs for two days, and higher carbs for two days.
Here is an example of what this might look like for a 2,000 (averaged per week) calorie meal plan:
Days 1-3: 200 grams of protein, 80 grams of fat, 60 grams of carbs
Days 4-5: 200 grams of protein, 80 grams of fat, 140 grams of carbs
Days 6-7: 200 grams of protein, 80 grams of fat, 200 grams of carbs
Notice that over seven days your calories average out to about 2,000 per day.
You can also try low, high, medium cycles. Just as long as you vary your intake over the week, and do so for at least two days at a shot, you'll get the job done. Also, I like to include a few "off meals" on my higher carb days. This is an ideal time to do that, but keep in mind that even "high" carb days should be limited to about 40 percent of your diet if you're wanting to burn a lot of body fat. If not, you can try as high as 50 percent (and higher if you're an endurance athlete).
How I Personally Stagger My Carbs
This may come as a shock to some of you, but I actually enjoy my weekly burger and a dessert here and there. Well, that's not the shocking part. The shocking part is it actually helps me get leaner! I can stay in high single-digit body fat year-round eating in this fashion—staggering carbs and consuming “junk” carbs a few days a week to replenish my glycogen stores. Now, when I want to really get “ripped,” I'll cut these treats down to once every few weeks. But bear in mind that very few people need or even want to get to 5 percent body fat!
All I do is consume lower carbs 3-4 days in a row. For me, this is about 50 grams per day. Some days I consume less, others more. Then, on the fourth day, I'll eat something I enjoy. Perhaps a few slices of pizza or a burger and fries. I wake up the next morning leaner, so help me! The reason? I kick-start my metabolism with the calorie and carb “shock” and, after lower carbs for several days, a meal of higher carbs can force your body to excrete water. The net result is a tighter look.
If you get carried away and consume many junk meals in a row, you'll just get fat. So use this metabolic trick for what it's worth. Also, for health purposes, it is best to consume whole grain carbohydrates – but frankly, they're not as tasty. : )
Why This Works
Your body will become more sensitive to insulin. Insulin is a primary culprit in the storage of excess body fat. The more insulin-sensitive you become, the less body fat you will tend to store—even when consuming the same number of calories. Remember: Calories are important, but hormones are more important when it comes to lowering your body fat and achieving greater health.
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