Oversimplification of Nutrition

Are you ready for the trainer (me) to expose the facts about proper nutrition!? Here are some key tips to maintaining good health through nutrition (The building blocks to living an overall healthy lifestyle).

Bring the heat!

Calories are generally a unit of heat released by food during during our digestion. Each food has a different value and overall effect. Each individual has a different caloric demand for optimal health. Determining your weight, activity level and age are good basic ways to gauge your caloric needs. I highly recommend figuring out what you actually need.

Let's talk macros! Macronutrients are essentially fat, protein and carbohydrates.. Each of these has different caloric values. This is a balancing act that depends on energy expenditure. What does it really mean? Keeping it simple..

Protein = 1 gram x goal body weight

Carbohydrate =1 gram x goal body weight

Fat = .4 grams x goal body weight

Warning!! Some math required.

Noteworthy Guidelines:

1. Eat enough to fulfill your caloric needs/ macronutrient balance.

2. Eat as often as your schedule dictates.

3. Time your carbs according to your predicted energy expenditure (Ex: Higher carb before increased activity level event)

4.Weight loss = caloric deficit/ Weight gain = caloric abundance

***Keep in mind this is a simplification based on average healthy individuals. I encourage you to research these facts thoroughly.***

Bonus Tips:

Consider Food Quality

Limit artificial ingredients

Limit Fast Food

Limit stress levels

Limit Alcohol

Avoid Nicotine

Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily

Sleep 8 hours a day

Workout 3-5 times a week