Before you go about devouring everything in sight, I need you to bear in mind a few things:A - Realize that everything that you put in your body will have some type of consequence. Essentially - the more "bad stuff" you eat, the more it does detract from your gains. Don't panic, not every single calorie will be absorbed by your body (your body will flush some of them out), but a good amount will be considered for fuel storage (aka - fat).
II - As your body is accustomed to eating nutrient dense and low sugar foods (unless you've really been knocking back the fruit), it (your body) may freak out a bit at the surplus. You may even get that sugar-related headache that some, if not all, of us experienced at the beginning of this campaign.
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Tres - Be smart in your choices. If you eat a high sugar/carbohydrate meal, pair it with some good protein. For example, I am considering making myself some pancakes. Mmmmmmmm, pancakes - so delicious.... ooh, where is the pumpkin butter.... what, we're out of pumpkin butter?, fuck!.... ok, I'll put some maple syrup on them bad boys.... yeah right there.... gimmie some more.... mmmmmm, where have you been all my life, [pancakes]!
Wait, what were we talking about? ..... Oh yes, let's say that I am gonna hook myself up with my pumpkin, banana, and candied walnut pancakes - well, that is going to be high in starch, quite. So, I am also going to make myself an omelette. Not just because I fancy myself some tasty omelettes (which I do), but because the added protein will reduce the glycemic impact of all the starch I am going to ingest. Even popping a bit of jerky before a meal will help to not send your insulin levels soaring into the stratosphere.
Lastly - This is your day. Enjoy it! Just don't get stupid with it. I am not trying to scare you at all. I am merely reminding you to be considerate of your efforts up to this point.
Keepin it real,-El Leon Negro
