FIT 1 BLOG

Does it mean..we switch all our food to lo or no-fat labels?Do we cut out ‘carbs’ altogether?or does it mean we eat one meal a day for a month?..No!No!No!..It means simply this,utilize more calories than you are taking in[net intake to be exact].As I mentioned above,there are many ways to do this,all of them work,NONE of them are healthy!

The best approach to weight loss nutrition is to eat a balanced meal approximately every three hours. Ideally each meal should consist of a protein[3 oz for women,5 oz for men], carbohydrates,and  fat[good fats]These smaller balanced meals provide all the nutrients a healthy body requires. Here is the neat part… it also requires more calories just to digest these smaller meals,thus resulting in more calories burned…and all you did was EAT!! net intake=calories consumed-calories burned in digestion.Throw in a little more training into your schedule..maybe an extra walk or one more day of  weights and now you have a more effective weight loss program!

Fit Tip

Eating at least 1 hour before training will ensure enough energy to get through your workout. Equally,if not more,important is your after workout meal! Make sure to eat a balanced meal within 1 hour of training to replenish any depleted nutrients you body needs for recovery . A post workout shake is always a good option.If that isn’t available…try a good ol’sandwich!! Opt for whole wheat or rye bread,some turkey,and loads of veggies[hold the mayo and butter please]Even better…have half the sandwich now and half later.

Did you know that eating the right fats in your diet will actually help your body to rid itself of bad fats? Not only that, but essential fats are important for brain and bowel function, regulate hormone fluctuations and are required for the absorption of many nutrients. Omega 3 6 9 are considered essential fats and can be found in fish oils as well as some vegetarian sources.

FYI - When taken in higher doses,Omega 3 has been proven to be a very effective anti-inflammatory!!

RECIPE CORNER

369 Vinaigrette
1/4cup Udo’s Oil
1/4cup apple cider vinegar
1/4cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1 garlic clove
pinch of salt and pepper

Udo’s oil can be found in the refrigerator section of almost any major grocer!