Exhale Fitness 2.0

Late Halloween post. Sugar, Spice, Gear, & Everything Nice.

Never thought I’d be so happy to see 220lbs on the scale again

All the best parts of the food pyramid. The hardest part about leaving the grease behind and picking up healthy eating is the initial cravings. Remember that these cravings are brought on by all the addictive added ingredients and chemicals. Your body is addicted to these foods just like a drug and that’s what we have to break through. Start by replacing high sugar items with sugar free. or high calorie sauces with dry rubs or reduced fat dressings. It’s all about baby steps! Starting small with these items will allow you to adjust and rebuild your taste pallet and body cravings. Becoming a pro with eating clean is a process that just needs some time and focus like anything in the world.

Supplementation although important IS NOT a replacement for a healthy and calculated diet. It’s extremely important to remember that buying protein, creatine, and everything else under the sun will not take you to your goals if your daily diet is still filled with fatty low nutrition foods. The most common factor I run across with this is fast food and microwaveable meals. The majority of your protein intake needs to come from clean and natural foods such as chicken breast, Turkey, lean ground beef, and cod fish. Also as a side note remember that many of these products have been around for quite sometime and just because something says “New” or is marketed as the best product to hit the shelf’s does not mean it’s worth that $20 increased price tag. So a bit of research and figure out what you need then go with the reliables. Marketing will cost you a fortune if you’re not careful!

Stop skipping breakfast!! Both when dieting and when attempting to gaining muscle the body needs to be jump started in the morning. Not only are you energizing yourself and allowing your body to fuel up but you are also turning the ignition to your metabolism on first thing out of bed. This is crucial in starting secondary processes like muscle synthesis as well. Unfortunately no, that Starbucks Frap is not a breakfast it’s just a morning time dessert with tons of calories and no nutritional significants. Black coffee is better on sugar but it also does not provide you with nutritional value at all as anything with zero calories cannot fuel your body. If you find eating in the morning hard it’s only because your body needs to make it a habit. Start small with 1-2 eggs and a clean carb and within the week your body will naturally be hungry the second you open your eyes! I can guarantee you will feel more focused, more energetic, and more ready for the day with breakfast as a daily habit!

Testing the stretch limits of these Fabletics shorts today!

One of the largest causes of failure in changing eating habits is a poor eating schedule. Trying to meet your calories or macros when only eating 1-2 times a day will not lead you to success. 1. You will be so full you most likely will not be able to finish your meal 2. Your body needs a steady supply of nutrients throughout the day. By eating at the exact same times everyday you can teach your body when and when not to be hungry. The human body is an amazing piece of science that loves routine and all you have to do is teach it.