Let’s take a good honest look at nutrition. Do you think that your diet could be cleaned up? Most of us could do better in that area. Let’s say you’re working out every day, but not eating right every day. Are you seeing results? Maybe. Probably not. Think of how much better your results will be if you pair the gym with the kitchen! You’re essentially undoing all that hard work when you go eat foods that don’t provide any nutritional benefits. Processed food really is a poor excuse for food. It’s NOT FOOD! Your body doesn’t know what to do with it, so it damages it. Is that worth doing? No! Wouldn’t you agree that when you eat clean, you FEEL better? That’s your body thanking you for feeding it what it wants and recognizes as good food.
How do I know what to eat?
When you go food shopping, most of your items in your cart should be from the perimeter of the store. That’s where the nutritional stuff is, and that’s what your body wants. Fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy. Of course, there are other healthy foods found within the center isles of the store too. But for the most part, this is what you should be eating. If you want a real eye opener, watch the documentary “Fed Up”. It is fantastic, and will make you not want to eat another processed “food” item ever again. While you’re at it, google “Remove rust with Coke”. Disgusting. Can you imagine how terrible these things are for your body? You may be literally poisoning yourself.
Now, that’s not to say that you are doing a great job by getting active. Fantastic work! However, I’d say that it’s MORE important to eat right than workout. Pair the two, and it’s a match made in healthy heaven.
How do I start fixing my diet?
I absolutely recommend a food log. It will help keep you honest. If you have to write down what you are eating, it will make you reevaluate the foods you choose to eat and buy. If you feel like that is too much work, think to yourself; is my health worth it? Of course! Make the time. I promise it’s worth it. Try this free app: Lose it! It’s super easy to use, and I personally use it every day to help keep me on track.
If you have a hard time getting veggies into your diet, I definitely recommend supplementing with Complete Greens. It’s packed with all that goodness to help give you a nutritional boost your body will thank you for.
If you want to try a program that is more detailed and specific, I am happy to help! I coach people to kick start their fitness journey through a clean, low glycemic approach to eating, and really helps you learn how to eat right. Take a look at the tab “21 Day Challenge” for a really incredible eating program. Contact me for more info about it 🙂
Stay healthy, my friends!
Warmly,
Dani
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