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What is Carb Cycling?

8 / 15 / 208 / 20 / 20

Carb Cycling is a simple strategy that’s quickly gaining popularity in the health and fitness world because it’s simple to do and gives big results withOUT depressing the metabolism or compromising nutrient intake.

In other words, carb cycling is an easy, healthy way to burn fat and lose weight!

When some people hear the term “carb cycling” they picture a box of donuts in spin class, but that’s not exactly right (even if it does sound pretty great!). Carb cycling is actually just a variation in your carb intake throughout the week.

This means you’ll eat your regular amount of carbs on some days, and low carb on other days.

What is carb cycling?

What does Carb Cycling do?

Carb cycling is a powerful way to burn fat by using it for fuel instead of carbs. Here’s how it works: when carbs are present in the body, they turn to sugar. Sugar, or glucose, is used for fuel because it’s quick energy. But when there’s no glucose in the body to use for fuel, it has to use something else, and that something is FAT!

When you eat low carb, you eliminate the constant supply of carbs (the ones you eat) and the body is forced to use its limited carbohydrate stores (called glycogen). Once the glycogen is depleted, it will start using stored fat to fuel your body.

Pretty simple, right?

What does “Low Carb” actually mean?

The term “low carb” can vary a lot from strategy to strategy (there are plenty of low-carb diets out there, like keto, Atkins, South Beach, etc.), but in the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, we encourage our clients to consume 50–100g of carbs on our low carb days (depending on individual circumstances and gender).

This is a very doable range (in terms of not going crazy trying to figure out what to eat!) and our clients have seen HUGE success with it.

Can I eat any carbs I want?

Carb cycling is most effective when paired with a whole-food diet. If you had visions of chips and donuts and all the bread you could eat, that’s not exactly what we’re going for. There are plenty of healthy whole-food options that will provide you lots of fiber (which is important for digesting carbs), and lots of nutrition (plenty of vitamins and minerals). Healthy options we encourage you to eat are fruits, sweet potatoes, brown rice, quinoa, etc.

So why not eat Low Carb all the time?

You might be wondering, If low carb is so great, why not do it all the time? Great question! There are several of reasons we don’t encourage a strict low-carb lifestyle.

  1. Eliminating a food group eliminates nutrition. Fruits, veggies (like sweet potatoes) and non-glutinous grains are packed with nutrition! If you stop eating them, you also stop getting all those vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

  2. Your body needs sugar! Sugar is the preferred fuel source for our muscles and organs, and when they’re deprived of it long term, they don’t function optimally. This is especially true for the thyroid, which is critical for hormone production and regulation (and we all know how it is when our hormones are out of whack!).

  3. Deprivation=frustration. If you love carbs, you’ll hate feeling deprived all the time. It’s frustrating to feel like you’re missing out on life because if you have a piece of cake at your son’s birthday, it will kick you out of ketosis. Many women come to fear or resent carbs because they think low carb is the only way, but all this does is give short-term results and long-term problems.

  4. Most people hit a plateau. No matter how low carb they eat or how many times they hit the gym each week, most people will hit a plateau in a low carb lifestyle. There’s nothing worse than staying strict with your diet and exercise only to feel like you’re failing.

Carb cycling is a better choice because it harnesses the benefits of a low carb lifestyle withOUT the risk to your hormones, the loss of nutrition, or that feeling of deprivation and missing out on life.

How can I maximize carb cycling?

Carb cycling is a powerful tool by itself, but when combined with speed-burst exercise like sprints or HIIT (high-intensity interval training), you’ll turn your body into a fat-burning machine! This type of exercise quickly depletes your glycogen stores and leaves the body no choice but to burn fat. The best part? This type of exercise also burns fat for hours after you’re done working out—up to 24 hours!

Take it to another level!

If you’re ready to take your results to a whole new level, then combine carb cycling with Intermittent Fasting, whole foods, and balanced macros, paired with strategic, effective exercise. If this sounds intimidating, don’t worry, we’ve got you! We’ve put it all together in the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, a 6-week online program designed to teach you how to live a healthy lifestyle with all of these science-backed components.

What is Carb Cycling?

“FASTer Way to Fat Loss has been a life-changer for me. My doctor prescribed weight loss pills twice over the course of two years to combat my weight gain. At 5’2, I was 166 pounds, well overweight. After taking diet pills, I only lost 10 pounds and then insurance no longer covered each medication. I had given up! I no longer cared if I lost the weight, at least that’s what I told myself. But then a FWTFL coach who I work with introduced me to the program. I fully committed. 8 months later, I am 30 pounds smaller and three sizes smaller. I haven’t been this size in almost 15 years. This is now my new life.”

-Devon*

*Results may vary from person to person.

If you’re ready to GAIN a new life of better sleep, more energy, and feeling your best—all while LOSING the inflammation, frustration, and stubborn weight—then join us for the FASTer Way to Fat Loss. A new round is starting soon, so don’t miss your chance to lose the weight and gain your life back. Visit https://beccabrownliving.com/faster-way/ for more information or to register.

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Let’s Get Ready for Summer!

5 / 28 / 205 / 28 / 20

Things Have Changed, So Have We!

May 27, 2020

Did you hear the news? The FASTer Way got an upgrade! Don’t worry — it’s still the same FASTer Way strategies we all know and love but with a NEW enhanced client experience!

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You may be wondering: Why are we rolling out brand new programming? The answer is simple, we want to empower YOU to accelerate your results and make the FASTer Way even EASIER to implement this summer.

Our purpose has always been to equip and empower you to stay well, prevent disease, and fulfill your purpose with energy. We want to see you THRIVE and experience ideal health so you can live your best life this summer, even in times of uncertainty. We want to help you take back control of your health. Friend, stay encouraged! You CAN control what you eat. You CAN control the workouts you do on a daily basis. You CAN control the community you surround yourself with. June 1 kicks off our summer round with our NEW client experience and we want to see YOU there.

To help you get started, we’ve enhanced our 6-week experience with you and your goals in mind. Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Science-backed nutrition and fitness strategies delivered in an accelerated format. You’ll learn all about FASTer Way’s strategies and how they work WITH your body, not against it. You’ll also learn about important health topics such as hormone health, stress, sleep, alcohol, and MORE!

  • A strong focus on NON-SCALE VICTORIES – no weigh-ins allowed! The scale is a LIAR and we will not let it dictate your life! We can’t say it loud enough- THE SCALE DOESN’T DEFINE YOU! You will NOT be weighing yourself in the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. We want you to feel empowered and encouraged by the progress you are making, not about reaching a number on a scale. Are you sleeping better? Do you have more energy? Do you have newfound confidence? Are your pants fitting more comfortably? Those are WINS that deserve to be celebrated! PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION, friends!

  • NEW at-home workouts. Who needs a gym for an effective workout? Not us! No expensive, bulky equipment is needed to crush your goals with FASTer Way at-home workouts AND it is done in 30 minutes! With interval training, strength training, and REST days built into the program, you can be sure you are getting a comprehensive workout that saves you time and money!

 

  • Strategic nutrition/exercise pairings. Combine the right food with the right workout each day to optimize your fat-burning prowess. Our simple, easy-to-follow meal plans are designed to help you forge new, smart eating habits to keep you on track to optimal health.

 

  • NEW FASTer Way SWAG and equipment options. Don’t have dumbbells to use at home? No problem! All of our exercises can be modified for bands, body weight, and low impact options. Do you like the equipment and swag that you see in our daily videos and posts? No FOMO here! You can get your own in the FASTer Way Shop! 

 

  • You’re not alone! Our community follows the same workout on a regular basis. Whether you’re a new client or a VIP member, we complete our workouts TOGETHER as a community. We break our fast and cook the same meals from the meal guide TOGETHER as a community alongside thousands of FASTer Way members. Want to share a tip or have a question about the workout for the day? You’ve always got an entire community behind you to give you support. Your coach will work one-on-one with you to help YOU rise to your highest potential. Friends, we are in this together!

    Let this summer be the time where YOU become the fittest, the happiest and the healthiest version of you. It’s not always about looking great in a bikini or shorts, it’s about feeling your best so you can be fully present with your family and experience ideal health. Experience FREEDOM as you learn to live a healthy lifestyle with strategies that work with your body, not against it.

    There’s no better time than now to take the leap of faith and take control of your health. If you’re ready to take the first step and experience the accelerated FASTer Way 6-week experience, join us starting Monday! When you register, you’ll get immediate access to our FASTer Way app where you’ll get daily updated workouts, daily meal plans with recipes, and important announcements about the FASTer Way. Friend, we want to see you set up for success and have all the tools you need to thrive. We believe in you and are here for you every step of the way. You are worth it!

Join my next group!!! If you have a friend to bring, let me know and I can offer a partner discount!

JOIN NOW!!

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Best Black Friday Deals 2019

11 / 29 / 1911 / 29 / 19

CYBER WEEK is here! I have been busy finding some of the best deals for Black Friday shopping and the days to come.  I know these sales can be overwhelming so my goal is to help take some of that stress away for you!  I am highlighting the best and putting retailers in alphabetical order with the codes you need for discounts. Save this page so you can use it to guide you over the next week of holiday shopping and start crossing those gifts off your list!

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If you are interested in joining me for a 6 week round of FASTer Way to FAT Loss, you can join here: NEW CLIENT ROUND Use code: CYBERSALE for $50 off and choose either a Dec. 2 or Dec. 30th Start date. This is the only sale we have EVER had on the program and it ends on Monday night.

**You can click any retailer and it will take you directly to your site. New sales will be updated regularly.

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH // 50% off entire store plus free ship! no code needed!

ANN TAYLOR // 50% OFF EVERYTHING with code BLACKFRIDAY!

AMERICAN EAGLE // 40% OFF + FREE SHIPPING!! That includes jeans and joggers. 

ANN TAYLOR  // 50% OFF EVERYTHING! Use code: BLACKFRIDAY!!

ANTHROPLOGIE  // 30% off for members

BANANA REPUBLIC // Pre-Black Friday: 50% off entire purchase

 

BAUBLE BAR // 35% off everything & 15% off custom gifts!

EXPRESS // 50% off everything, free shipping!

GAP // 40% off everything online and in-stores with code “FORTY” / Cardmember exclusive: Black Friday early access 50% off everything with code “CARD50”

H&M // 30% off everything + free shipping!!

 

J.CREW // 50% off your purchase & 60% off sale items!

J.CREW FACTORY // 60% off everything!

 

LOFT // 40% off everything with code: BESTWEEKEVER

LULULEMON // Free shipping and returns 

MACY’S // Shop Macy’s Black Friday Sales: Receive an extra 20% off, plus free shipping at $25! Use code BLKFRI for all Black Friday specials.

MADEWELL // 30% off your purchase

NORDSTROM // Up to 50% off! Shop the great deals here!

OLD NAVY // 50% off hundreds of styles -discount applied at checkout

SPANX – // off everything!! Their leggings are THE BEST!

UNDER ARMOUR // Extra 30% off site-wide + free shipping! Use code: UAGIFT2U. Orders $50+

URBAN OUTFITTERS// BOGO 50% Off Entire Site and Store at Urban Outfitter + Free Shipping

BEAUTY/SKINCARE / HAIR 

AMAZON

BEAUTYCOUNTER  // 15% of Site wide and free shipping on orders over $50. Join Band of Beauty Membership and get free Overnight Resurfacing Peel and 10% product credit toward next purchase.

LIVING PROOF // Black Friday deal: 20% off site wide (most we have ever discounted) + if you spend $50 you get a free full size Dry Shampoo

SEPHORA  //Up to 50% off select items!

HOME DECOR / HOME FINDS  / ELECTRONICS

AMAZON // Ton of great markdowns – here.

CRATE & BARREL // 20-30% OFF! Furniture & select items excluded. + free shipping on orders of $49 or more.

JOSS & MAIN // Up to 80% off!!

OVERSTOCK // 70% off thousands of items!!

POTTERY BARN  // 25% off + free shipping!! Use code: BLACKFRIDAY.

TARGET // Pre-Black Friday Sale: Save $10 when you spend $40 on clothing, shoes, or accessories for the family, ends 11/27

T.J. MAXX – Free shipping.

WALMART // Best deals on electronics, toys and a ton of other items. Shop the Black Friday doorbusts and ad here.

WAYFAIR  //Up to 80% OFF Black Friday blowout!!!

WEST ELM // Buy more, save more!! 15% off of $150 or more. 20% off $300 or more. 25% off $1,000 or more. 30% off $3,500 or more.  Use code: SAVEMORE.

QVC // HUGE Black Friday Deals every day until Black Friday + Free Shipping

Happy Shopping and as always, than you for shopping through my links and supporting my little corner on here!


SHOP MY GIFT GUIDES HERE:

Holiday Gift Guide for the Ladies

  one  //  CRZ Yoga Joggers two  //  BeautyCounter Flawless in Five three  //  Silky Satin Pajamas four  //  Barefoot Dreams Blanket five  //  Belt  six  //  High Waisted Leggings seven …

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 26, 2019

The Cozy Holiday Gift Guide

  one  //  Barefoot Dreams Cardigan two  //  Ugg Bathrobe three  //  Barefoot Dreams Socks four  //  North Face Parka five  //  Abercrombie Fleece six  //  Ugg Slippers seven  //  Amazon…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 26, 2019

The Beauty Holiday Gift Guide

I am so excited to share these products with y’all! These will make great gifts for any women or teenagers in your life, so I hope it gives you some…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 22, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide for Men

Need some fun and new gift ideas for the men in your life? I’ve got you covered! one  //  Patagonia Better Sweater Zip Jacket two  //  Beautycounter Counterman Collection three …

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 13, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers

Toddlers are so much fun to shop for and I am excited to share some of my favorite gift ideas for this age group!  I tried to keep it simple…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 9, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide for your MIL

I actually want or have everything on this gift guide! Most of it is a little pricey but don’t our MIL’s deserve something nice after raising our wonderful husbands! I…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 6, 2019

BeautyCounter Holiday Collection

The BeautyCounter Fall/Holiday collection has launched and these products are only available until they sell out. I have a feeling some of them will sell out quickly because they are…

By @beccabrownliving|Oct 22, 2019
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Holiday Gift Guide for the Ladies

11 / 26 / 1911 / 26 / 19

 

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one  //  CRZ Yoga Joggers

two  //  BeautyCounter Flawless in Five

three  //  Silky Satin Pajamas

four  //  Barefoot Dreams Blanket

five  //  Belt 

six  //  High Waisted Leggings

seven  //  Chunky Sweater

eight  //  Over the Knee Boots 

nine  //  Pullover Sweater Dress

ten  //  BeautyCounter No. 3 Balancing Spa Set

eleven  //  Free People Tunic

twelve  //  Northface Parka

thirteen  //  Sunglasses

fourteen  //  Down Jacket


CHECK OUT MY OTHER GIFT GUIDES

The Cozy Holiday Gift Guide

  one  //  Barefoot Dreams Cardigan two  //  Ugg Bathrobe three  //  Barefoot Dreams Socks four  //  North Face Parka five  //  Abercrombie Fleece six  //  Ugg Slippers seven  //  Amazon…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 26, 2019

The Beauty Holiday Gift Guide

I am so excited to share these products with y’all! These will make great gifts for any women or teenagers in your life, so I hope it gives you some…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 22, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide for Men

Need some fun and new gift ideas for the men in your life? I’ve got you covered! one  //  Patagonia Better Sweater Zip Jacket two  //  Beautycounter Counterman Collection three …

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 13, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers

Toddlers are so much fun to shop for and I am excited to share some of my favorite gift ideas for this age group!  I tried to keep it simple…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 9, 2019

Holiday Gift Guide for your MIL

I actually want or have everything on this gift guide! Most of it is a little pricey but don’t our MIL’s deserve something nice after raising our wonderful husbands! I…

By @beccabrownliving|Nov 6, 2019

BeautyCounter Holiday Collection

The BeautyCounter Fall/Holiday collection has launched and these products are only available until they sell out. I have a feeling some of them will sell out quickly because they are…

By @beccabrownliving|Oct 22, 2019

 

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