0005 - Diet

Another part of the routine to establish is diet. You will see the importance if you begin to use myfitnesspal.com to track your net daily calories.

Eating whole grains, and plenty of fruit and vegetables, really does make a huge difference. If you drink sugary drinks such as soda, or fruit juice, substitute water, tea, or coffee. Eat lean meats. Pay extra for 98% fat free chicken. Avoid red meats, except on occasion. These actions will really pay off, especially if you make them routine alongside exercise.

You will learn, by counting calories, that you are trying to run a net deficit of calories per day, including the foods you eat and the exercise you perform. If you maintain that deficit, regular weight loss and good health will become routine as well.

Study the term "Complex Carbohydrates" vs "Simple Carbohydrates". You want to avoid simple carbs, and eat large amounts of complex carbs. Drink plenty of water as well.

You do not need to starve yourself. Just eat plenty of healthy foods and snack during the day between meals. Nuts and grains are good for you and will keep you full for a long while. Salads contain very little calories and plenty of nutrients. Don't eat egg yolks or mayonnaise. Mustard and salsa contain almost no carbs. Be creative and make your lunch sandwich with mustard and/or salsa, with lean turkey or chicken breast, and whole grain bread. It will pay off. You will not be squandering your hard fought workouts on unhealthy meals.