Glycogen reserves are your body's primary energy source, giving you the strength and endurance to perform everyday chores. Therefore, keen attention must be paid to symptoms related to overtraining, modifying your aerobic capacity according to your physical state. While most people know that it's important to cut back on fatty foods, they often are oblivious to the types of carbohydrates in their diet. When ingested, carbs elicit a rise in blood sugar levels, commonly referred to as a glycemic response. Consequently, your pancreas secretes large quantities of insulin as a means to clear the sugar from your bloodstream.
Excess insulin is detrimental to weight management.
It is directly responsible for converting sugars into bodyfat as well as inhibiting the conversion of stored fat into energy. This double-whammy greatly increases the potential for bodyfat storage. Additionally, the rush of insulin clears sugars from your circulatory system in such an expeditious fashion that it produces a dramatic drop in blood sugar levels. A hypoglycemic state results, causing severe hunger pangs and food cravings. This creates a vicious cycle that encourages you to binge out on high-glycemic foods, inevitably fostering gains in fat mass.