Do you want to show off those muscles? You have been working hard in the gym, so now it is time to focus on those eating habits.
Here are five rules to help you lose weight, build muscle and feel great.
1. Eat 5-6 small meals. How many times have you skipped breakfast? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! You have not fueled your body in over 8 hours and it needs food to get it going. Actually, your body needs to be refueled every 3 hours or so, to keep it feeling full of energy. By eating a small meal every 3 hours, you are providing your body with a constant source of fuel. You will not be left feeling famished and will be less likely to grab a donut or cookie or overeat.
2. Eat protein. What you eat at those meals is just as important as how often you eat. Protein is an important part of your daily nutrition needs. Protein helps your body to build and repair muscle tissue. You have already worked hard in the gym, now finish the job the right way by eating a serving size of lean protein, such as: chicken, red meat, eggs, yogurt and dairy products.
3. Eat healthy fats. Yes, your body does need fat! Make sure that 20% of your diet comes from good fat. Good fats are non-saturated and provide the necessary nutrients to help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, cancer, depression and certain types of cancer. Good sources healthy fat include avocados, olive oil, almonds, walnuts, salmon, mackerel, tuna, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. The fats that you eat from cakes and pastries are not good fats. Try and avoid them.
4. Eat whole foods. Whole foods are those that are found in their natural state and have not been processed. Once a food is processed, the health benefits are out the door. Your body knows how to digest whole foods and uses those vitamins and minerals to its advantage.
5. Eat fruits and vegetables. Talk about a whole food that is easy to prepare for a snack or a meal! Simply grab a banana or some baby carrots and go! Meal preparation time is at a minimum here. You can even buy these foods pre-cut and ready to eat at the grocery store. Fruits and vegetables are low calorie and are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
There you have it! Simply follow these five rules and you will be on your way to losing weight, building muscle and feeling great!
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