Eat six meals a day: this helps you accelerate metabolism and maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.
Combine carbs and proteins at every meal: protein is essential for building healthy muscle, controlling appetite and stabilizing insulin levels, which leads to steady energy throughout the day.
Choose appropriate portion sizes: use common sense - use the palm of your hand or your clenched fist for gauging the portion sizes of solid food. One cup for all lquids.
Plan meals ahead of time: this way you can fix your meals in advance and freeze them. Shop at least once a week so you have everything you need.
Get containers to store your food: having nutritious meals within reach during a hectic day can keep you on track.
Drink 10 glasses of water every day: you want to stay hydrated when following a comprehensive training, nutrition, and supplementation program.
Don’t eat right before or right after you train: if you can, work out first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for maximum fat burning. Also, waiting an hour to eat after a workout may be an effective strategy for increasing the residual fat-burning effects of exercise over time.
Use high-quality supplements: supplements can help make up for any nutritional deficiencies and enhance performance.
Find your “emotional reason” for staying on track: find your core reason for losing weight and use it to stay committed to your nutrition program.
Strive for consistency, not perfection: you may sway from your diet from time to time, don’t be hard on your self, recommit to your goal, and get back on track with your next meal.
Body For Life - Nutrition Guidelines for Optimal Performance
Submitted by AstroNutrition on Thu, 2007-08-23 15:21.
August 23, 2007
