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If you told me 10 years ago that I’d be eating more carbs than ever and still leaning out… I probably would’ve laughed, because I believed what everyone else did.
Carbs are bad.
But that’s exactly what’s happening right now.
Here’s the difference though:
I’m finally eating for performance, not restriction.
Right now my weekly routine looks like this:
That’s a lot of movement. And with that much output, your body needs fuel.
For years I made the same mistake most people make: cutting carbs when I wanted to drop body fat. The problem?
If your activity is high, carbs aren’t the enemy. They’re the tool that lets your body perform, recover, and yes… drop fat more efficiently.
Think of it like this:
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Carbs fuel your workouts (so you can actually train hard enough to burn fat).
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Carbs help manage stress and cortisol (which keeps your metabolism humming).
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Carbs improve recovery and sleep (so you’re not dragging through the day).
The key is adjusting your intake to your movement. If I have a heavy lift or basketball day, I’ll eat more carbs. If it’s a lighter day, I’ll scale back a bit.
Simple.
And the crazy part? I’m getting leaner while feeling better in the gym, on the court, and chasing my kids around all day.
So here’s the lesson: stop looking at carbs as “good” or “bad.”
Look at them as a lever you can pull based on how much you’re moving.
If you want lasting fat loss, don’t just eat less.
Eat smarter in line with your lifestyle.
Talk soon,
Montel
P.S. If you’re unsure how to adjust your nutrition to your activity, that’s exactly what I help clients with. Start by filling out your Metabolic Assessment—it’ll give you clarity on what’s holding your fat loss back.
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