I came across an interesting nutrition article on Yahoo! this morning that I thought was worth sharing with those of you who read this blog.  I came with a little write-up, but it honestly didn’t seem to do the information found in the video justice plus where’s the fun in that (reading the info vs. watching the clip)?! 

I was admittedly hesitant to post the video originally because of initial appearances – but the information in the clip is actually presented really well.  Watch the video below and try out some of these great suggestions…

If you ever want any other nutritional guidance, don’t hesitate to contact us using the form in the upper-right portion of this web page.

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Some days you have to treat your body like a business.  By that I mean that when a business is trying to change something fundamental to their results, they try to get to the core issue – not just the symptoms.  Another thing is that they set long term goals while keeping focused on the little numbers – because they understand that if you maintain or lift those little numbers, eventually the big ones will follow suit.

So how does that relate to the grocery store?  Well, in the words of an article I came across on Web MD, “Good nutrition starts with smart choices in the grocery store.”  When you’re trying to lose weight or recondition yourself – you could just focus on exercise – but then you’re only addressing symptoms of what may be a bigger issue…  And that issue may not necessarily be how you’re eating – but what you’re eating.

So like a business, focus on the core issue.

The link above will take you to an article about what things you should be shopping for at the grocery store to promote better nutrition – it’s worth the look.  And there are definitely places all over to shop for healthy items.  Kansas City alone has 3 supermarkets that are considered among the healthiest in America (according to Health.com) in Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Super Target.

Focus on making your shopping trips healthier, and meal-by-meal (the little numbers) – you’ll notice you’re getting healthier in your selection.  That should lead to some positive changes (the big numbers following suit) accompanying your workout results.

Check out the things I linked to in today’s post and feel free to ask us any questions if you want some personal guidance on the nutritional side of your training and fitness.  Just use the contact form in the upper right portion of this page, and someone will follow up with you shortly thereafter.

Enjoy your Monday!

Hey everyone – would you like to know a low-stress way to get healthier and healthier while helping yourself kick bad eating habits?  I’ve blogged on this topic before on my own personal blog – and I still think it’s just as effective, so I thought I’d share.

Simply find a healthy substitute you enjoy for some of your favorite non-healthy foods.

 

Has anyone ever done this before?  Here are some examples to help get you started down this little path of better personal nutrition…

Drop the Sugary Drinks

I substituted pop and other sugary beverages for fruit juice.  I’m talking 100% juice with no additives, so that I can enjoy nature’s goodness as it was intended to be.  There are a ton of brand dedicated to providing these healthy alternatives now – so they’re easily accessible at your local grocer.  I also started drinking a lot more water too – can’t forget the water.

Choose Your Breads Wisely

Another one was opting for whole wheat breads vs. processed breads like white bread.  I’ve found that I honestly enjoy the flavor of wheat bread more, and I think it helps out my body a bit more too because of all the other nutrients it provides.  Not wanting to ingest a ton of carbohydrates, I began pulling back on how much bread I consumed regularly too.  I still eat it – I just don’t gorge myself on the baked delights as often.  All good things in moderation.

Healthier “Salty Snack Options” DO Exist

The biggest personal food switch for me was potato chips.  I still eat them sparingly from time-to-time, but I seriously used to go through about two bags a week because they were my favorite salty snack.  Now I just eat salted & roasted shelled peanuts in their place.  They’re cholesterol free – so it takes away some of the guilt associated with downing chip after chip relentlessly.  Peanuts are also a good source of protein, so I see better results with some of my workouts. Some seeds are also good substitutes.

The examples I provided above can pretty much be one with anything you eat:

• Candy (fruit is Nature’s candy and a much healthier alternative)
• Cereals (I switch between my favorite sugary cereals and Frosted Mini-wheats or Honey Bunches of Oats)
• Ice cream (go low-fat or try yogurt)
• Vegetables (microwaved ones are better for you than boiled ones because it holds in more nutrients)
• Breakfast foods (try turkey bacon, egg whites, etc.)
• Milk (2% or skim milk)
• And the list goes on…

 

Don’t go in extremes – just take it one food vice at a time.

I’ve personally tried this and it works – it just requires the dedication to make it habitual.  You’ll be happy you’re enjoying what you eat and your body will feel better than it used to at times.  It cuts down on sabotaging your workout routine and also offers you a bit of peace of mind on top of all the other health benefits you’ll see.

What’s something you know isn’t good for you that you can give up today?  Got it in your mind?  Good – go get rid of it or promise yourself you’ll buy something healthier in its place to serve the same function (e.g. I did peanuts for the saltiness of chips).

 
Front Door Fitness can help guide you along your path to better nutrition – all you have to do is request it using the contact form found in the upper right corner of this page.  I hope I pushed a few folks in a healthier direction by sharing this simple little tip on food swapping today.  Again, contact us if you need some ideas for yourself.

Have a nice day