I know a lot of 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 this from experience because I’m one of those kids who is always trying to get more “cut.” The problem is that people like me, who exercise 5 days a week for at least an hour, think that no matter what we eat or drink, our body must look good for the hours we spend in the gym. The truth is that what you eat, when you eat and how much you eat will affect your body, especially your stomach, more than a workout.
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 chips, pizza, and chocolate. Instead, try substituting these things for healthier foods like fruit and salads, or even French fries. I know fast food is so convenient and all those greasy foods taste so much better, but once you get used to eating healthier it will come naturally to you. Your body will start to feel much better and it will definitely show. You want to get a good amount of protein because that’s what helps build muscle tissue. So eating foods like beef, chicken, fish, eggs, and nuts will give you a good amount of protein. Chicken and fish are probably the best choices 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 help speed up the metabolic 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 you burn more energy. People gain weight when they eat carbohydrates because they eat too much and the body stores it as fat. Also, people should stay away from sweets and cakes. Eat whole grain bread and green vegetables instead of white flour products and starchy vegetables. Fruit is also a good source of carbohydrates and vitamins.
When you eat it is very important for your body because your body is in a cycle. That’s why you should eat the same foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you lift weights in the morning, I would recommend eating after your workout rather than before. If you eat earlier, your body won’t feel good and it makes it more difficult for the body to digest the food. When you eat afterwards, you gain back all the protein, carbs, and fat you lost while lifting weights. That’s really good for your muscles because lifting weights breaks them down. Also, studies have shown that your body digests food better and that will keep your metabolism going. Stick to eating high-protein, high-fat foods in the morning because you’ll burn off that energy throughout 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 have to eat well 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 meals. When you eat just two large meals, your metabolism slows down, and since you eat a lot, your body only keeps fat. Try to use smaller plates or just make smaller portions so you don’t have leftover food you feel like you need to eat.
I hope this advice can help you get the type of body you want. Just remember that it will take 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 A LOT OF WATER*