Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition (but were afraid to ask)

You Need to Know About Nutrition

If you want to get closer to your goals, you need to understand that proper nutrition is going to get you there faster.

No matter if you want to lose weight…put on muscle…get faster on your mile…

Or even if you just want to feel healthier…

Nutrition is one key to get you closer to where you want to be.

But where do you start?

Rarely do doctors take the time to really dive into that discussion during an office visit.

But I can help.

In fact, I’ve been helping people just like you understand the role nutrition plays in your overall success for more than a decade.

Here are some of my best and most effective tips when starting out:

1. Start With Fat

One of the best things you can do to keep your blood sugar balanced is avoid starting your day with a meal high in sugar.

Begin your day – whenever your 1st meal takes place – with a (healthy) fat & protein rich meal.

Eggs and avocado.

Berries and nut butter.

Smoothie with coconut milk.

Avoiding pastries, sugary cereals, and other similar foods will keep your insulin from spiking and keep blood sugar stabilized.

2. Focus on Single Ingredient Foods

A simple rule of thumb for consuming more nutrient-dense foods is by eating as many single ingredient foods as possible in a meal or day.

This automatically steers you toward healthier and less processed foods.

It also brings awareness to your food choices, which is the most critical part of nutrition success.

3. Drink More Water

Did you know those hunger feelings you may be experiencing are actually dehydration in disguise? It’s true.

Before you eat something, try drinking a tall glass of water.

Water not only hydrates your body, and makes things work more efficiently, it’s also an easy way to stave off excessive snacking that may happen due to mixed up hunger and thirst cues.

Nutrition is a crucial aspect to a well-rounded transformation plan. Without proper nutrition, you may not see the results you’re after, or it may take a lot longer to accomplish those goals.

Choosing the right approach for you could mean the difference between success and failure.

And you have the right to choose success every time.

Author

Michelle Densmore

Michelle Densmore, CPT, LCSW is the founder and co-owner of Lucky13Fitness, a personal training and fitness coaching company located in Burlington, on the north shore of Boston, Massachusetts. Michelle uses her education and expertise in both the physical and mental health fields to help her clients reach their goals through behavior change. Michelle believes that "Training the Brain" is the key to change in any aspect of life, especially in the gym. Michelle trains and supports her clients’ brains as well as their bodies via (en)Vision coaching, personal training, and virtual coaching. Michelle is also a featured fitness writer for Runner's World, Zelle, Wicked Local newspapers, and has been featured on BostInno and The Story Exchange. When she’s not training clients, running Bootcamp or teaching a Tabata class, Michelle can be found training herself for a road race or triathlon. She loves to run, lift heavy things, travel, and spend time with her family and animals.

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