Should I cut carbs?
Short answer first. Full logic in the chapter.
Carbs are The Lever — not evil, just adjustable.
Slow Fuel (good): Oats, brown rice, potatoes, beans — locked in fiber, slow steady energy, keeps insulin calm.
Fast Fuel (dangerous): Sugar, white bread, pastries, fruit juice — hits your bloodstream instantly, spikes insulin violently. The crash that follows wakes The Elephant and triggers cravings.
You don't eliminate carbs. You pull The Lever up on training days (more carbs for energy) and push it down on rest days (fewer carbs to maintain your deficit).
During active fat loss, keep fruit structured — berries, green apples, pears have the best fiber-to-sugar ratio. Always pair fruit with protein.
Chapter 5: The Math of Fat Loss
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