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[Master Class] Hierarchy of Carbohydrates

The End of Carbohydrate Confusion: Your Practical Fat Loss Framework

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Mike Roussell, PhD
Aug 31, 2025
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Master Class is a video based series where we do a 30-45 min deep dive into key topics for Dads working to rebuild their body and health. 

You've been here before. Standing in your kitchen at 6 PM after a long day, staring into the pantry, and asking yourself the same frustrating question: "Can I eat this and still lose weight?"

Maybe it's the brown rice you've heard is "good for you." Maybe it's the apple sitting on your counter—fruit is healthy, right? Or perhaps it's that whole grain bread that promises to give you energy for your morning workout. The nutrition world has filled your head with contradictory messages about carbohydrates, leaving you paralyzed by choices that should be simple.

Here's the truth: You don't need another complicated set of diet rules. You don't need to calculate macros, weigh portions, or follow rigid meal timing protocols. What you need is clarity—a simple system that cuts through the noise and tells you exactly which carbohydrate choices will move you closer to your goals.

The Problem with Traditional Carb Classification

For decades, we've been taught to think about carbohydrates in oversimplified terms. "Simple" versus "complex." "Good" versus "bad." High glycemic versus low glycemic. These classifications might work in a laboratory, but they fail miserably in real life.

The reality is that a slice of “whole grain” bread can spike your blood sugar just as fast than table sugar. Some complex carbohydrates have the fastest absorption rates of carbohydrates.

Meanwhile, the diet industry has convinced you that carbohydrate restriction is a requirement and that it means suffering through bland meals and constant hunger. That's not carb restriction—that's torture. True carbohydrate management means eating strategically, not restrictively.

Your Body Doesn't Need Perfect—It Needs Practical

Here's what 25 years of helping people achieve lasting fat loss has taught me: Your body responds better to consistent, practical choices than perfect theoretical plans. The dad who consistently follows an 80% approach will always outperform the perfectionist who executes a 100% plan only 50% of the time.

This is where the Hierarchy of Carbohydrates comes in. Instead of memorizing complex rules or calculating numbers, you'll learn a food-based ranking system that makes every carbohydrate decision obvious. When you're tired, stressed, or pressed for time, you'll know exactly what to reach for.

The Strategic Advantage: Hormones, Not Just Calories

What makes this approach different from everything else you've tried is that it works with your body's natural fat-burning mechanisms rather than against them. When you eat carbohydrates, your body releases insulin—a hormone whose primary job is essentially the opposite of fat loss.

But here's the key insight: not all carbohydrates are as filling, not all carbs foods contain the same amount of calories, and not all carb foods trigger the same insulin response. The hierarchy organizes foods based on their fullness, calorie density, and impact on your fat-burning hormones, ensuring that every food choice either supports your goals or, at minimum, doesn't sabotage them.

Your Practical Implementation Path

In this presentation, you'll discover a six-tier system that eliminates guesswork forever. You'll learn why you should start removing foods from the top of the hierarchy first, how to time your carbohydrate intake around exercise for maximum benefit, and what to do when your progress stalls.

Most importantly, you'll understand how to lose fat while eating as many carbohydrates as possible. This isn't about deprivation—it's about optimization.

Ready to End the Confusion?

The time for second-guessing every food choice ends today. Whether you need to lose 10 pounds or 50, whether you're just starting or you've tried everything else, this hierarchy will become your nutritional compass. Clear, simple, and backed by both science and real-world results.

Your body is ready to respond. The only question is: are you ready to give it the clear direction it's been waiting for?

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