Nutrition meets Fitness..why eating healthy plays a big role in that training..

Ever wondered why people spend time in the gym and never seem to get any closer to their goal. Let me break it to you. This is one of those posts that requires a mind change especially for those people who fall into the category of thinking you can eat whatever that you want and lose it overnight through training.

Although most of us have no clue about what to eat, when and how..we need to be open-minded enough to understand that training alone just wont cut it.
Any fitness program you are following will benefit from a
healthy eating plan. Take note that I am not talking about a DIET but an eating plan/balanced meal. Whether your goals are to lose weight, gain strength, improve your endurance or simply live a healthier life, choosing the right foods to complement your fitness and exercise routine will help you succeed. Eat right for a fitness program by consuming whole foods that contain vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and drinking plenty of water. Determine the goals of your fitness program. How you eat will depend on what you want to achieve. 

• Decrease your caloric intake if you are trying to lose weight. You should aim to burn more calories than you consume in order to lose weight.
• Increase your calories if you are trying to build muscle or gain weight.

• Eliminate all junk food from your diet. Support your fitness program by avoiding processed and packaged foods and snacks that contain lots of salt, sugar and fat, and provide no nutritional benefits.
• Eat carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide fuel for your body and will give you energy while you exercise
• Choose healthy carbohydrates that contain vitamins and minerals, such as whole grain bread, fruits, vegetables, pasta and rice.

Eat lean protein. Protein is essential for your body, especially if you are following a fitness program. Protein can build and repair tissues in your body, including muscles that you use when you workout.

• Stick with low-fat proteins such as chicken and fish. Incorporate other protein sources such as beef, pork, eggs and nuts into your diet as well.