Are you eating enough to get the results your after?
You may have heard this before - eating less is beneficial for your health, longevity, and well-being. In fact, certain cultures take this principal quite seriously. In Japan,2 a nation with one of the longest life expectancies at 84.3 years, have a rule called Hara Hachi bu. The teaching translates to eating until you are eight parts (out of ten) full. While caloric restriction can be helpful for the average person, eating too little isn’t great for everyone, especially those looking to optimise their athletic performance, build muscle, lose etc. Today’s post
Teen Nutrition + Training
Most teenagers don’t think twice about their nutrition and instead direct all their focus, dedication, and energy to training. We cannot deny that good training is essential for overall fitness success, but focusing on that alone will limit you and keep you from reaching your potential. How you fuel your body will play a crucial role in your athletic performance, training quality, and overall recovery. So, let’s go over the nutritional rules for fitness success in teenagers. Rule 1: Eat Enough Calories While adults often have to monitor their calorie intake to avoid unwanted
Healthy Habits to Lose Weight And Maintain Your Results Effortlessly
Weight loss is a desirable goal for many. The problem is, most people fail to achieve noticeable results. Plus, many of the ones who make a change end up returning to old behaviors and erasing their progress. But what if there were simple and effective tactics to lose weight? And what if there were a way to maintain our results with much less effort? The truth is, there are habits we can adopt, so let’s talk about them today. Eat More Slowly The first habit sounds simple enough, right? It is. Eating
Strict Dieting vs. Healthy Habits – What Works Better In The Long Run
Everyone wants to lead a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Given the option, each person would pick health, vitality, and confidence. Of course, improving our nutrition is the primary way to improve how we feel, achieve our fitness goals, and become more fulfilled. The question is, which path should we take? Should we follow a diet or try to improve our nutritional habits and hope for the best? Let’s discuss. Strict Diets: The Alluring But Deeply Flawed Option Strict Diets seem great - there is no question about it. You receive a somewhat detailed
Alcohol: Where Does It Fit With a Healthy Lifestyle?
Most of us enjoying being social on weekends or during the festive season. A lot of people when embarking on challenges or quick fix diets will cut alcohol completely only to binge drink after during the challenge and think they 'ruined' it or as soon as the challenge is over, binge drink regularly. So why do we need to be mindful of alcohol and is there a way to include it? Alcohol has no nutritional value yet it's very calorie dense, paired with sugary mixers or knock back a few cocktails
What is a balanced diet, anyway?
You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Sure, it tends to be a bit overused these days, but there is a lot of truth to it. The fact is, we are what we eat, and making better nutritional choices can have a significant impact on our health, well-being, energy levels, and fitness results. In this post, we’ll take an in-depth look at the importance of having a balanced diet. More importantly, we’ll go over what constitutes a balanced diet and how you can go about improving your nutrition. Let’s dive