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Aida
Aida trains hard, shares her fitness journey online, and speaks in this video about comparison and body image.
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How to Time Carbs Before a Workout and Still Enjoy Treats
If you've spent years swinging between strict diet foods and giving up, this short video offers a steadier approach. Nikkiey Stott and her guests explain that the foods they eat don't change whether they're losing, gaining or maintaining weight. The bulk is quality food, about 80 to 90 percent of the time, with room for things they enjoy, like a few pieces of Dove chocolate every night that fit the macros.
The conversation also covers catching yourself in the moment, like reaching for the peanut butter jar and stopping to ask whether it supports you. It touches on letting go of fear-based what-ifs and comparison. Aida explains why a woman shouldn't measure herself against men who train as hard, and why she's protective of the women reading her comments.
The second half is practical nutrition. Nikkiey explains how paying attention to protein, carbs and fat supports muscle growth and a more toned look. She suggests starting with your pre- and post-workout meals. She also explains how your body can adapt to eating before morning workouts within a few weeks, and why complex carbs work best 60 to 90 minutes before training.
- Keep the same foods whether you're losing, gaining or maintaining weight, rather than switching to a special diet for each phase.
- Aim for quality food about 80 to 90 percent of the time and work in foods you enjoy, such as a few pieces of chocolate that fit your macros.
- When you notice an impulse, like eating peanut butter straight off the spoon, pause and ask whether it actually supports you.
- Stop basing decisions on fear and what-ifs about results, and recognize the progress you've already made.
- Don't compare your body to men who train as hard as you; women have a different hormone setup and that's not the goal anyway.
Common questions
Do I need to eat different foods when I'm trying to lose weight?
In this video, the foods don't change whether you're losing, gaining or maintaining weight. The majority is quality food, around 80 to 90 percent, with room for things you like.
What if my body isn't used to eating before a morning workout?
Nikkiey explains that the first few days or the first week may feel hard, even like you might feel sick mid-workout. If you keep doing it for two or three weeks, your body adapts to having food before you train.
When should I eat complex carbs before a workout?
Nikkiey recommends eating complex carbs like oatmeal, brown rice or whole wheat toast 60 to 90 minutes before you work out. They take longer to digest and give you more sustained energy through your workout than simple carbs.
Which meals should I start planning first?
Nikkiey suggests starting with your pre- and post-workout meals. Pre-workout gives you fuel from protein and carbs, and paying attention to both meals helps stimulate muscle repair and growth.
How do I stop myself from eating on impulse?
The video suggests practicing resisting impulses until you consciously catch yourself in the moment. For example, when you're about to finish the peanut butter off the spoon, remind yourself that it isn't supporting you.