I know many people who exercise regularly but don’t get the body they want. They don’t know why they can’t grow, get stronger, or tone up, but I have an answer for you. That answer is nutrition and diet. It is the most important thing you can do to help your body. And let me tell you, I know from experience because I am one of those kids who always try to be more “cut”. The problem is that people like me, who exercise 5 days a week for at least an hour, believe that no matter what we eat or drink, our body must look good for the hours we spend in the gym. The truth is, what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat will affect your body the most, especially your stomach, then a workout will.
Now, what you eat is obviously very important, and you should know that eating fatty foods will make you fat. So try to stay away from fast food restaurants or anything you can make at home that is greasy, like French fries, pizza, and chocolate. Instead, try substituting these things for healthier foods like fruits and salads, or even French fries. I know fast food is very convenient and all those fatty foods taste so much better, but once you get into the habit of eating healthier it will come naturally to you. Your body will start to feel a lot better and it will definitely show. You want to get a good amount of protein because that is what helps build muscle tissue. Therefore, eating foods like beef, chicken, fish, eggs, and nuts will provide you with a good amount of protein. Chicken and fish are probably the best options because they are lower in fat than other high-protein foods. Substituting eggs for meat is a good option from time to time because eggs are high in B vitamins, which helps speed up the metabolism process. Some of you may have heard or thought that carbohydrates are bad for you, but that is not entirely true. You have to eat carbohydrates because they are the body’s main source of energy.
If you exercise daily, you will need to eat more carbohydrates than a normal person because it burns more energy. People gain weight when they eat carbohydrates because they eat too much and the body stores them as fat. Also, people should stay away from sweets and cakes. Eat whole wheat bread and green vegetables instead of white flour products and real starchy vegetables. Fruit is also a good source of carbohydrates and vitamins.
When you eat it is very important to your body because your body is in a cycle. That is why you should eat the same foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you wake up in the morning, I would recommend eating after your workout rather than before. If you eat before, your body will not feel good and it will be more difficult for you to digest the food. When you eat afterwards, you get back all the protein, carbohydrates, and fat that you lost while lifting. That’s really good for your muscles because lifting weights knocks them down. Studies have also shown that your body digests food better and that will keep your metabolism going. Stick to eating foods rich in protein and fat in the morning because you will burn that energy during the day and eat lighter, healthier foods at night.
Now some people don’t understand why they don’t lose weight by not eating. If you want your body to be healthy, you need to eat right and eat the right amount. Eating only one meal a day but stuffing your face is not very healthy for you. The best thing for your body is to eat 5 smaller meals a day. This is good because it keeps your metabolism high and you don’t overeat during your meals. When you eat just two large meals, your metabolism slows, and since you are eating a lot, your body simply conserves the fat. Try using smaller plates or just make smaller portions so you don’t have any left over foods that you feel like you need to eat.
Hope this tip can help you get the body type you want. Just remember that it will take you some time to get used to eating this way, but once you do, it won’t be a problem at all. Your body will feel better and you will feel better about yourself.
* PS DRINK LOTS OF WATER *
