Thursday, August 09, 2007

10 Tips For Nutrition


Tip 1: Eat six meals a day


By eating 6 meals per day it will keep your furnace burning. In other words. Your energy will stay up and will in the long run continue to burn calories. There will be no sudden drop in blood sugars.


Tip 2: Combine carbohydrates and protein at every meal


Our bodies will work more efficient with protein and carbohydrates in our system. This will also stabilize insuline levels. There will be sufficient energy to get through daily activities.

Tip 3: Choose “appropriate” portion sizes


Portion control is very important in weight management. There are simole ways to keep portions under control. A portion of protein will be the size of the palm. A carbohydrate portion will be the size of your fist or a cupped handful.

Tip 4: Plan meals ahead of time

I always say " Failing to plan is planning to fail." If you plan your meals and have it accesible there is less chance of grabbing something bad when hungry.


Tip 5: Get containers to store your food

Purchase plastic storage containers, sports bottles, a water jug and a cooler to store and carry your food. Having nutritious meals within reach during a hectic day can keep you on track.

Tip 6: Drink 10 glasses of water every day


Hydration is very important. Water can curb appetite and flush out toxins. Besides it keeps you from becoming dehydrated which can cause fatigue and other issues.

Tip 7: Consume protein shake within 30 min. of training

Your muscles are primed for nutrients immediately after an intense workout, but within two hours, your body's ability to refuel decreases. Taken within 30 minutes of your workout, the high-quality protein helps you refuel and build muscle.

Tip 8: Use high-quality supplements

Supplements can help make up for any nutritional deficiencies and enhance performance. When purchasing supplements, look for companies that invest heavily in research to maximize the effectiveness of their products.

Tip 9: Find your “emotional reason” for staying on track

There are many reasons for a person to want to make changes in their daily living. Sometimes we have to dig deep to find those reasons and stay on track.

Tip 10: Strive for consistency, not perfection

You can be sure there will be the occasional meal or snack that’s not on the recommended food list. When you get off track in this way, don’t allow it to slow you down. Enjoy the divergence, recommit to your goal, and get back on track with your next meal.


These are rules I live by on a daily basis. These tips came from www.bodyforlife.com

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