Did you know that not all fats are bad?  Each week I try to bring you some informative health-related video and I think I found a winner for this week…

Take those words to heart (no pun intended) and try to manage the fats that are in your diet.  If you have any further questions on this subject, feel free to contact FDF using the form in the upper-right corner of this site.

I’ll see you all next week and probably start in on another themed series (don’t miss it).  Have a good day!

Happy Friday!  Today I thought it would be nice to ground everyone in some aspects of fitness nutrition.

Our bodies are well crafted machines of biological wonder, and food is to our bodies what gas is to a car: fuel.  It’s important that we keep that fuel supply at proper levels in our bodies at all times – especially when we’re working out.  I thought one great way to present this information to you all this was this video from Mahalo by Personal Fitness Trainer Torri Shack.  She comes off a little serious in her demeanor, but she warms up to the camera midway through the video.

The information here is great and easy to digest (haha – no pun intended)…

Did you learn anything new that would help you stay fueled during your workout?

If you have any other questions regarding aspects of your workout nutrition, please contact us using the form in the upper-right hand corner of this web page.  Someone will then contact you shortly.

Stay fit & have a fun weekend!  See you all next week.

Successful workouts are almost always a two-pronged approach of training and nutrition.  As the saying goes, anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.

Fitness goals, from losing weight to building muscle, are never accomplished by solely emphasizing one approach (either training OR nutrition).  And if they are, that accomplishment could’ve been much more effective had the neglected approach been focused on as well.

So here are a few simple pointers to make sure you’re coordinating the two in a way that’s more beneficial to you…

 

1. If you’re losing weight cut back – If you’re gaining weight add on: Calories aren’t as “bad” as some quick-fix diets would lead you to believe; in fact, our bodies need them for energy.  We do however, have to manage the amount of calories we take in as they align with our workout.  If the goal is to lose weight, cut a few hundred calories from your daily diet.  If the goal is to put on a bit of mass, increasing your caloric intake a bit (as you progress through the routine) is the way to go.
2. Try to cut unnatural sugars: Believe it or not, natural sugars occur in almost everything that we eat.  When you add on unnatural sugars found in sodas and other processed sweets you’re just stockpiling unused sugars in your body.  That unused sugar stores up as fat, and can eventually lead to health complications.  Regardless of what your goal may be – large amounts of sugar in your diet just aren’t a good thing.
3. Carbs and fats are tricky: Most people try to shortcut towards their goal by dramatically adding/cutting carbs and fats to/from their diet.  Be careful with that because your body needs these things as well.  Just try and manage it properly.
4. Protein is key: Protein will give you boosts of long-term energy and muscle re-building as you workout.  If you’re losing pounds that energy is key, if you’re gaining – both attributes of protein are vital.  I wouldn’t recommend supplements so much as adding fish, chicken and peanuts or eggs to your meals.  The energy boost you’ll feel will be noticeable over time.
5. The amount you eat, along with the frequency, impacts your metabolism: Watch the portions of your meals.  Rather than getting in three large meals a day, try 5-6 smaller portioned snacks through the day.  Your metabolism will process each time as if you’ve eaten a full meal and surprisingly help naturally tone-up your body.  Whatever you do, DO NOT begin to cut meals – this actually slows your metabolism.

 

Those are just a few pointers that may help you out as you continue on your journey towards accomplishing your fitness goal.

Need more help?  Contact us using the form in the upper-right corner of this web page.  You get a free personalized one hour consultation – why not learn a bit more about this topic for at not cost?

Whatever you decide – just make sure you enjoy the rest of your day.