In this Portuguese monologue, the presenter explains that carbohydrates are the body’s primary energy source and critiques the common practice of drastically cutting carbs to lose weight. He clarifies that short‑term weight loss from low‑carb diets is mainly due to depletion of muscle glycogen and the water bound to it, not fat loss. This rapid loss also entails a significant loss of muscle mass, leading to reduced strength, poorer training performance, low motivation, and overall fatigue. The speaker warns that such an approach is a “big foot‑shoot” and advises maintaining carbohydrate intake at a reasonable level: enough to preserve glycogen stores and energy, but not so excessive that it leads to weight gain. He emphasizes that consuming carbs is easy, so moderation is key.
