You are what you eat. There is a reason that you have heard this popular saying before, it’s true. To get the most out of any fitness plan, even the intense 5 days a week Epic Boot Camp workouts, you have to supplement your workouts with a nutritional diet.
When most people hear the word diet they think of small amounts of unsatisfying food and the feeling of hunger. It’s time to change that perception to one of eating fresh, delicious food that gives you more energy, helps you feel and look fantastic, and reduces your risk for illness. Here are some easy guidelines to follow:
• Eat fresh fruits and vegetables as much as possible. Prepared, packaged, and processed foods contain chemicals, sodium, and other unwanted preservatives that can detrimentally affect you over the long term. The more fresh fruits and vegetables you can incorporate into your diet, the better.
• Reduce portion sizes. In recent years portion sizes have risen dramatically, especially in restaurants. When eating out resist the urge to eat everything on your plate just because it is there. When cooking at home, ensure that your portion sizes are as follows:
- Protein should be about the size of a deck of cards
- Serving sizes of sides should be about a cup each
- One serving of salad dressing is a tablespoon
• No Food is Forbidden. If you are craving a certain type of food, don’t forbid yourself to eat it, just make sure that you partake in any unhealthy foods in moderation.
• Eat regularly. By eating breakfast and small snacks between lunch and dinner you can actually increase your metabolism and it will keep you feeling energized.
Changing your eating habits may seem difficult at first, but remember it only takes 2 weeks to change any habit and then you will be on the road to a healthy lifestyle change. By coupling our exercise boot camps with nutritional tips such as these and the unlimited motivation provided by our certified personal trainers who will oversee your transformation, you can change the way you look and feel.