Low carb, high protein, Atkins, Paleo, grapefruit diets and juice fasts – choices and buzzwords abound. But what’s the truth, and what should you really be putting in your mouth on a day to day basis?

At the end of the day, your body runs on either glucose, a carbohydrate or, in special cases, on ketones, and it uses insulin to manage the amount of glucose in your blood. Excess glucose causes a host of issues including type 2 diabetes, weight gain, fatigue, and in conjunction with fat can contribute to hardening of the arteries.

Your results are up to you. We can tell you what will make a change in your life but YOU have to be the one to do it…

At Miller Time Fitness we suggest, in general, a lower carbohydrate diet with reasonable amounts of protein and certain healthy fats. Eating only healthy, nutritious, whole foods like vegetables as your carbs ensures they are broken down slowly and your body can maintain a balance of insulin production. This means you will feel better and have more constant energy.

If you are generally healthy and do not have special health considerations (i.e. kidney failure, liver damage, etc.), Jo Ann can work with you to provide a nutrition program to meet your goals. Whether you want to lose weight or build muscle, she can help with the details of food, calories, macros (meaning protein, carbohydrate, and fat balance), and timing.

* Always talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise or diet plan, and pay special attention to addressing your particular health circumstances.