After working with clients, I have found that poor eating habits are the leading reason for failure in attaining optimal health and fitness.  The habit of eating a balanced and satisfying meal is very often the missing link.  I have found that the lack of knowledge and an abundance of misinformation tend to be the common reasons for not following a healthy diet.  With that in mind, I have decided to pursue a certification in nutrition and I am now a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist and I want to educate you.

 

We are bombarded with so much nutritional information, it is very hard to decipher whether the source is legitimate or not.  The question that is asked the most is "what and when should I eat?"  There is an abundance of contradictory nutritional information available and it appears that there is no end.  You should ignore the all the hype and get your nutrition information only from a reputable source.

 

Most people want to gain or maintain muscle mass and get rid of some body fat.  Although one may think that these are mostly aesthetic concerns, the truth is that the body composition or body fat percentage is a true measure of health as opposed to how much you weigh.  I am not concerned with how much you weigh, and neither should you.  It might surprise you to know that a pint of water weighs a pound; and that you may gain or lose a pound or more of body weight based on your hydration level and daily fluid intake.  If you were to weigh yourself, drink a pint of water and then weigh yourself again, you would be a pound heavier.  Will you be fatter?  No, you will be just less thirsty and a pound heavier.

 

As you begin an exercise program, your body starts to store more fuel in your muscle cells called glycogen.  These glycogen molecules are so highly concentrated that your body must also store more water in your cells.  Because water weighs a pound for every pint and glycogen also weighs considerably, your weight is sure to increase as you increase your exercise levels.  There maybe an increase in body weight, but not necessarily in body fat.  The only way to know the difference is to track your body fat percentage by measuring it weekly. 

 

This is why it is critical to meet with your Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist weekly for the first month of the program so that a "baseline" on how your metabolism is working and how it reacts to nutrition and exercise plan can be established.  Typically, a month of weekly follow-ups is sufficient for making adjustments until the right trend is established.  At that time, a biweekly meeting is adequate for ensuring that the trend persists.  Once you have reached your goals, you can meet once every four weeks to make sure you continue in the correct path and/or establish a maintenance program.  Finally, you should consult with me to establish new goals, or as your workout routine and schedule changes.

 

 

We need to consciously make healthy choices if we want to maintain a healthy weight and keep our bodies functioning at optimum efficiency.  What has changed over the years is the choices available to us.  Food and nutrition is a much more complicated matter and the result is more obesity and food intolerances than ever before.  It is no wonder people are so confused, healthy eating requires an in-depth knowledge on food.

 

The argument about whether or not we need nutritional supplements revolves around what you eat as part of your regular diet.  You need to eat the perfect diet, nature remains our most popular and unblemished source of perfect nourishment.  Using what Mother Nature provided herself, wholesome and unadulterated natural foods.  Let's be honest, no one eats like they should and our foods are so overly processed that most of the nutrients have been stripped in that process.  We do need help. 

 

 

Looking for understanding and guidance in an eating program that suits your lifestyle?  Let Rock Solid Personal Training Studio help you get started in the right direction!  Choosing the right program whether for weight loss, sport conditioning or to improve your overall health can be a daunting project, especially when you don't have any understanding what is safe and what is right for you and your goals.  Picking a program is a lifetime commitment, so it is important to have all the necessary information before you make a choice about something that will have a major impact on your health and well-being.

 

Healthy, whole food eating will make sure that you never sacrifice your health and overall nutrition in favor of quick results.  Learn how to incorporate the right supplements in your overall program if they are needed.  They may or may not be needed and if they are more than likely just short term to assist your body in becoming healthier and stronger than it has in years.

 

 

 

 

 

No matter what you're looking for, let Rock Solid Personal Training Studio get you the answers you need to make the right choice for you.  Call today, 269-420-6582, to see how we can help.