Hello, my name is Laura Brownlee, ilovekickboxing.com
instructor. I want to talk to you today
about a healthy diet to partner alongside your awesome workouts!
It’s no secret that your diet is just as, if not more
important, as your physical activity. As the old adage goes “you are what you
eat”!
For most men and women, you should be consuming about 2,500
to 1,800 calories a day and certainly never less than 1,200 a day. Of course
consult your doctor before changing your diet drastically. What you should aim
for in your diet (or should I say lifestyle change) is 30% protein, 40% fat and
30% complex carbs.
What are complex carbs you ask? They are carbs that provide
fiber and other vitamins and nutrients, such as whole grains, starchy
vegetables and beans along with carbohydrates. Choose your fruit based on the complex carb criteria. A list of good options for fruit and vegatables are..... blueberries,
bananas, sweet potatoes, spinach, zucchini, broccoli, kidney beans, chickpeas
and white beans.
Foods high in good fats are almonds, cashews, salmon, trout,
avocado, olive oil and chia seeds.
Foods high in protein are turkey, chicken breast, tuna, salmon;
pork chops low fat cottage cheese, low fat swiss, parmesan, eggs, yogurt, and
skim milk.
Also remember to drink plenty of water and green tea. Both
are excellent in aiding in your diet and exercise plan.
They key is finding what works for you, so that you can
maintain the lifestyle change you have committed to, otherwise it’s just going
to be another “diet” that has failed!
You don’t want to be good for a month or two and then go
right back to your old eating habits. Treat yourself occasionally so you don’t feel
deprived, but focusing always on your goals at hand.
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