Regardless of a persons goals, nutrition will be the deciding factor of how successful a person is in reaching their goals. Whether your goal is to gain muscle, lose fat, participate in a triathalon, or just increase your quality of life, nutrition is going to be the cornerstone to achieving the results you desire.
Even though nutrition can seem like a scary, complicated subject, it really is nothing to be intimidated by. There is a lot of conflicting information floating around out there, but in the end it all comes down to balance. Fad diets come and go by people who use marketing to get rich off uninformed consumers. There is no such thing as a perfect diet out there. It doesn’t exist. And despite what people may think, there are really no hard and set rules when it comes to nutrition. Genetically we are all different, and we all respond to foods in our own way.
The best advice I can give is to do what works for you. This will require some experimenting, but in the end this has to be something that fits into your current lifestyle, something you will be able to stick to, and most importantly something your body will respond to. I will get more in depth on this subject in the future, but for now balance is key.
We all know to cut the junk out, and eat food that is as fresh as possible. This will require some time, and planning, but the results will speak for themselves. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day. I like to see people eat 6-7 meals a day, but if they can only get 5, I will take it. Our bodies are more efficient when we eat this way. Get a good balance of protein, complex carbs, fruits, and veggies. It’s all about food choices and how we make them.
This is just the basis, so stay tuned for more detailed info. in the future.