Cut The Carbs, Not The Taste

Carbs get a bad rap - true, they DO turn to fat if they are not burned off in enough time...but, remember: if you're going to expel energy (ie have a kick-ass-muthaeffin' workout) you need to have some stores of it to see your session to depletion-completion...so! Do not cut carbohydrates completely out of your diet - just choose them wisely and if you decide that you still have too many excess carbs floating about in the evening hours, consider the following substitutions!

1. Mashed Potato VS Cauliflower

Steam fresh or frozen cauliflower in the microwave and spray with non-fat butter substitute, along with a little half-n-half substitute and you have some lean, mean competition for real mashed potatoes, minus 30 grams of carbs. Play with flavors you desire by adding salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic, etc etc 

2. Lasagna Noodles VS Zucchini

Slice out 36 grams of carbs by slicing 4-5 medium sized zucchinis into 3/4" strips, seasoned with Italian spices. Placing them on a non-stick cookie sheet, bake for 20 minutes at 425 degrees F and then proceed to make your lasagna as you normally would, but using the zucchini in lieu of the noodles.

3. Sandwiches VS Napa/Chinese Cabbage

Swap out 30 grams of grabs by rolling your sandwich meats and fixings in a leaf of cabbage - so easy it's ridiculous. If you miss the spread action, dip your newfound sandwich in a sauce of your liking.

Three little adaptations that can make for big ab-daptations.