If you are a sedentary man or a woman try to obtain 14 calories per pound of body weight or about 45 – 65% of your total calories from quality carbohydrate sources. If you are a more active man and woman aim for 15-17 calories per pound of body weight or about 50 – 60% of your total calories. If you are very active as an athlete or in your job you can adjust these recommendations higher.
Read MoreWhat you eat is as important as your exercise plan. But, prepping nutritious meals can seem daunting and time-consuming. Not any more, my friend!
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Read MoreGood, high-quality proteins are those with an amino acid pattern similar to that needed by the body. These complete proteins include eggs, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products, including whey protein. Protein sources which are deficient in one or more essential amino acids include grains, beans, vegetables and fruit.
Read MoreWhen it comes to packaging, it’s what’s inside that counts. Food manufacturers are experts at packaging and merchandising their products to attract your attention. Companies pay a premium for shelf and endcap placement, which augments the scientifically-designed store layout. (Retailers study your buying habits, how you move through the store, where you linger and what you ignore.) So, high-profit and high volume items are featured throughout the store.
Read MoreI predict it’ll be another multi-billion dollar year in the diet and fitness industry. The fact that most of the widgets, pills and diets will not be the answer you’ve been looking for won’t be remembered in a year. My aim with this article is to dispel a few myths before you start making 3 easy payments.
Read MorePretty simple, huh? Enjoy your food. Savor what you eat without judging how “good” or “bad” the food is. That’s right. Judging yourself for what you eat is total bovine scatology (bs). If you get nothing else out of this book, please find a way to let go of assigning a moral equivalent to food.
I am not talking about dietary practices you choose because of religious or ethical beliefs. I am simply referring to labeling something like broccoli as “good” and a candy bar as “bad.” They are simply caloric and nutrient delivery systems.
Read MoreI know you are successful in many areas of your life. Let’s learn from areas in which you excel and apply it to your behavior around food. What do you do well? C’mon, I know you can name at least one thing!
Read MoreYou’ve worked out hard this week. Two boot camps - including one in which you think you saw God - and three cardio sessions on your own have left you feeling proud of yourself. When Saturday comes you decide to celebrate because you deserve it after working out so hard all week…by Monday morning, your face is puffy and you are dreading your workout because, be honest, you ate too much.
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