The No Carbs after 5pm Diet: With the new step counter plan. Joanna Hall

every one unit of glycogen. The net result is a bloated, puffy tummy and uncomfortable clothes.

      

      Bloating can also occur when you have gone too long without eating. When you do give your body some food, your digestive system goes into shock, there is a surge of excess enzymes and the pH balance of your digestive system is distorted, creating abdominal discomfort.

      

      Without stating the obvious, bloating can also occur simply because you have each too much too quickly. One reason individuals overeat is because they are too hungry, and when they start to eat their body does not have the ability to register when it is satisfied as opposed to over-full.

      

      Following the Carb Curfew eating plan will take care of your bloating for you. It has been designed so you do not go too long without eating. Your energy levels stay elevated as your calorie intake is more evenly distributed, giving your body the energy it needs when it needs it. This means you will actually burn off more calories when you exercise. Many people have marvelled at the fact that they no longer crave biscuits and sugary processed snacks. If you follow the plan I am confident you will feel the benefits too.