Nutrition News

What Do I Eat On the Curves Program?
By Dr. Jeff Bartlett

What should I eat on the Curves program? This is by far the most common question that gets asked to our staff! And so it should be. So often we hear about someone who has been working out for 3 months and hasn't lost inches, only to find out that they have been eating carbs, carbs, carbs! So why is it that carbs are getting the bad wrap? It is, because of the simple fact that carbs turn to fat! As soon as sugar enters the blosod stream, the chemical insulin is released to reduce your body's blood sugar. Unfortunately, insulin is a fat storage chemical and given enough time, insulin will turn that bread, rice, pasta and potatoes into fat and store it in those unwanted places.

So if you want to maximize your results by loosing more inches and weight, we have to push away the carbs. Does that mean all Carbs? No, just the simple or refined carbs like breads, pastas, potatoes, rice, sugar, popcorn, sugary fruits, and juices high in fructose. The very best source of carbs is vegetables high in fiber, fruits that end in berry (raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, cranberry etc).

If you are ready to take action and are running out of options on food we have to solution. We are excited to announce that our team has recently opened a Low Carb Superstore located on the backside of Westgate Mall. The store was triggered by such an alarming request from all of our Curves members for a low carb grocery store. It opened in April and is now ready to serve the public especially all Curves members. It is essentially a grocery store offering all your favorite foods in a low sugar formula!

We feel it is a big step in reducing the amount of sugars our society consumes and will work synergistically with the recommendations from the Curves workbook. Please come in to see our store and try one of our many free samples. Remember to bring your Curves workout tag because we are giving a 5% discount that is exclusive to Curves members only.

So remember, if you are not progressing as quickly as you would like from your results at Curves, look at the amount of carbs you are eating daily. We personally guarantee if you reduce the simple carbs and sugars out of your diet and choose foods that have a reduced sugar formula, you will reach your goals quicker than you ever have imagined!