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A. Wilson

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Carbs Are NOT the Enemy 🍞🍚🍌…

Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy. When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into glucose, which fuels your brain, muscles, and workouts.
Here’s why carbs are actually important:
✔️ Energy Boost – Carbs power your workouts and daily movement. Low carbs = low energy.
✔️ Better Performance – Strength training and HIIT rely heavily on stored carbs (glycogen).
✔️ Muscle Recovery – Carbs help replenish glycogen after workouts, speeding up recovery.
✔️ Brain Function – Your brain prefers glucose. That “brain fog” feeling? Often under-fueling.
✔️ Fiber & Gut Health – Whole carbs (oats, rice, fruit, potatoes, beans) provide fiber that supports digestion.

Not all carbs are equal:
• Choose mostly complex carbs (rice, oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes, fruit)
• Limit highly processed, low-fiber options
• Balance carbs with protein & healthy fats
Remember: Weight gain doesn’t come from carbs alone — it comes from consistently eating more calories than your body needs.
Fuel your body. Train hard. Recover well. 💪

#FitnessTips #CarbsAreFuel #HealthyEating #GymLife #NutritionFact by @builtbywilsonn

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Dear Summaaa, I know you gone miss me 🦍 by @builtbywilsonn

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The difference between people who change their body and people who keep complaining about it? One stops making excuses. Your body keeps a receipt for every excuse you make. You don’t hate the gym. You hate being held accountable. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ by @builtbywilsonn

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4 months ago

A dump of how good discipline and consistency looks 😏 by @builtbywilsonn

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5 months ago

Some people find peace in quiet…
I find mine in the middle of chaos. by @builtbywilsonn

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5 months ago

Don’t worry .. I got you 🦍 by @builtbywilsonn

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6 months ago

Basketball was my obsession, but boxing has become my sanctuary. I found my peace on the hardwood, but I’ve found myself in these gloves 🏀🥊 by @builtbywilsonn

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6 months ago

Hey SIRI, play Hard Body 🦍 by @builtbywilsonn

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7 months ago

You know God has favorites right 😏 by @builtbywilsonn

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7 months ago

I been humble since forever, it’s time I have it my way 🦍 by @builtbywilsonn

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7 months ago

You don’t need to be an athlete to train like one…
But if you want an athletic body, you better start moving like one.
Explosive reps.
Heavy weight.
No shortcuts.
Athletes don’t train for comfort — they train for performance.
Stop working out just to sweat.
Start training with purpose.
Train like an athlete. Look like one. 🏋️‍♀️🔥 by @builtbywilsonn

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The truth?
The people getting results aren’t more motivated.
They’re just showing up anyway.
On the days you’re tired.
On the days you don’t feel like it.
On the days excuses would be easier.
Because discipline will take you places motivation never will. by @builtbywilsonn

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