Getting Lean

The key to getting lean is to consume the right amount of carbohydrates that your body needs, and this is mainly dependent on three factors: weight, activity level, and fitness level. Athletes have a advantage over individuals who are not physically fit. An athlete, due to regular intense activity requires more carbohydrates than the average Joe or moderately active person. The more active you are, the more you have earned the right to eat certain carbohydrates.