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I’m always so hesitant to post things like this because: people take things out of context I personally don’t encourage people to diet and instead create healthy habits that will give them life long benefits people seem to “diet” all year round However, I’m writing this because I think it’s important to share all aspects of my fitness journey and …
I mean prep because: There aren’t enough hours in the day. Eating out is expensive and prepping save me money. My body functions best when I include and exclude certain foods. I can guarantee both these things happen by cooking for myself. It prevents me from eating crap I see when I get home because I’m too hungry to cook …
Go to snacks! My go to use to be “protein” smoothies from places like Jamba Juice because they’re promoted as healthy snacks. Using words like “workout” and “protein” in the names made me think they had to be the best option to tie me over till my next meal. When I first started looking at the nutritional info of these …
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Calorie dense foods (like nuts + dried fruits) can be a convenient way to snack when you’re on the go, but, in my experience they can be easy to overeat. They also don’t contain nearly as much protein as people think. The nuts + dried fruit on the right are from a single serving snack pack I bought at the …
CARBS, CARBS, CARBS!!!!! EVERYTHING in this photo is primarily made up of carbs. Most people think carbs are limited to:bread, pasta, potatoes, rice and oatmeal. They forget that fruits, vegetables, legumes, sauces, juices, some packaged protein shakes and sodas, are also carbs. For most of us, carbs are our body’s main source of fuel. While protein is important, carbs after …
Sometimes weekday ice cream ?is the best ice cream! The problem with saving all your treats for the weekend is that it’s easy to get carried away. I use to keep my eating ? Monday to Friday and let loose on the weekends. The problem with the weekends is that they make up 28% of your week. . Neglecting to, …
On average I eat between 2000-2400 calories a day. The amount of food depends on my training, activity levels and hunger levels. I don’t normally prep an exact amount of calories because I like to have some room to eat more, less or something else. M1: 40g oatmeal, 150g 2% yogurt, ¾ Tbsp. chia seeds, ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, …
WHITE RICE: Did you know white rice is what brown rice looks like after it has been refined and had its hull and bran removed. This means it can be easier to digest but also lacks some of its natural fiber. While there are lots of other foods you can eat to consume your daily fiber intake, white rice still …
There is a definite correlation between sugar and carbs! Carbohydrates include sugar, starches and fiber. When people realize that fruits are carbs they often contemplate cutting them from their diet. Unfortunately, most people don’t stop to think about cutting back on the less nutrient-rich carbs like those in sauces and sweeteners. Personally, I’m a huge fan of carbs. I do, however, …
