Eating well is just as important as training hard, so it is important to keep up to date with good nutrition, however it is easy to feel overwhelmed by all the so called \’diet\’ information out there. The real secret is to keep your nutrition simple. Don\’t overcomplicate things. Good nutrition combined with good training will give you the body you are looking for. Here are my top 10 simple tips for getting a great body.
1. Divide your meals into 5 small meals spaced throughout the day
3. It is important not to skip meals
3. Eat approximately every 3 hours
4. Make breakfast your largest meal of the day and your dinner your smallest
5. Allow 2-3 hours after your last meal before you go to sleep
6. Eat a good choice of protein and carbohydrate at every meal. Never skip your protein. Aim for approximately 55% carbohydrates 30% protein and 15% \’good\’ fats at each meal.
7. Stop eating starchy carbohydrates at night (after about 3pm) eg: rice, pasta, potato, bread.
8. Allow yourself one \’cheat\’ meal once a week
9. Check food labels and beware of misleading claims on food products. Low fat does not mean low calorie.
10. Be aware of your alcohol intake as this is a huge contributor to weight gain.
Hopefully you are also incorporating an exercise program into your daily routine. You should be aiming for 4 x 1 hour sessions per week as a guide, using a combination of weight training and cardio. Not sure what to do? Seek professional advice as it really will save you time and frustration whilst also getting you the best results. So start to incorporate these habits into your daily life one step at a time. Before long they will have become a positive habit in your life and you will be sporting a vibrant, healthy and slim body!
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