Diet and nutrition.
Working out is important, but all that time you put in at the gym could be a waste if you don't have your diet dialed in. When i say the word diet i don't mean starve your self. Its actually the opposite. I'm not going to even call it a diet. Its going to be known as a healthy life style from now on. When planning your daily meals you want to include protein, healthy fats, and carbs. Getting all these balanced is the hard part. Some examples of protein are fish, chicken, lean turkey, lean beef, lean pork, and eggs. The reason i say lean is because you dont want an excessive amount of fat from your meat. We want to try and keep our fat intake from only healthy fats. Some examples of healthy fats are almonds, olive oil, coconut oil(very healthy), and all natural peanut butter. There are three different types of carbs. Simple, complex, and fiber.
Simple carbs consist of foods that satisfy your sweet tooth, because they taste sweet and usually contain such sweeteners as honey, sugar, molasses or corn syrup. Dairy products and some fruits and vegetables are also classified as simple carbohydrates because they contain natural sugars. Complex carbs are carbs that are made from several linked strings or chains of sugars. Complex carbs are often healthier than simple carbs because in addition to being starchy, they also provide you with some of your dietary fiber. Some examples are corn, bread, cereal, pasta, and rice. complex carbs should be consumed in the morning and in your post-workout meal. Fiber is the third type of carb. Although it is categorized as a complex carbohydrate, fiber does not act like the other two forms of carbs. Your body can't completely digest fiber, so it can't be broken down into sugars. Fiber, in fact, can help regulate blood glucose levels, as well as lower cholesterol levels and promote regular digestion and excretion of waste. Whole grains and many fruits and vegetables, including dark leafy greens and orange-colored fruits and vegetables, are rich in fiber.
Simple carbs consist of foods that satisfy your sweet tooth, because they taste sweet and usually contain such sweeteners as honey, sugar, molasses or corn syrup. Dairy products and some fruits and vegetables are also classified as simple carbohydrates because they contain natural sugars. Complex carbs are carbs that are made from several linked strings or chains of sugars. Complex carbs are often healthier than simple carbs because in addition to being starchy, they also provide you with some of your dietary fiber. Some examples are corn, bread, cereal, pasta, and rice. complex carbs should be consumed in the morning and in your post-workout meal. Fiber is the third type of carb. Although it is categorized as a complex carbohydrate, fiber does not act like the other two forms of carbs. Your body can't completely digest fiber, so it can't be broken down into sugars. Fiber, in fact, can help regulate blood glucose levels, as well as lower cholesterol levels and promote regular digestion and excretion of waste. Whole grains and many fruits and vegetables, including dark leafy greens and orange-colored fruits and vegetables, are rich in fiber.