The Importance of Nutrition: That Isn't Mathematically Correct!

Training = 100%

Nutrition = 100%

Recovery = 100%

Really. I'm smarter than that (I promise). But I wanted to get a point across:

ALL THREE(3) REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BEFORE ANY PROGRESS WILL COME.

In this blog, I'm focusing on the optimal nutritional protocol for ME to reach MY goal. Do NOT follow this plan. Unless, of course, you are a 46 year old woman, who is a competitive athlete leaning out for a National Figure Show;-)~

Guess why you are not making the progress you so desire: Your diet sucks! Really, don't make me say it again: Hire a trainer with nutritional certifications or a degree.

No matter what, if your nutritional approach isn't optimal for your objective, you won't get the results you want.

Knowing the basics isn't nearly enough. So, find someone who is knowledgeable or get the certifications and/or degree(s) yourself. Committing to a nutritional plan is hard, really hard work. In some ways it's even harder than training. You can usually motivate yourself to train hard for an hour or so, 5 or 6 times a week. Nutrition is different. You have to stay committed and disciplined 24 hours a day, seven days a week. NO EXCUSES!

Controlling your cravings and urges can be painful. Believe me, I know. After a hard day, when you're tired and stressed out, that bag of oreo cookies starts to look really good. Proper nutrition has its rewards, but the psychological price can be high. If you are a foodie, this quest is not for you.

In an ideal world, muscle cells would be hypersensitive, and fat cells less sensitive, to insulin. Sorry, this is not the case, AND there are no magical foods, pills or quick solutions. Please read that again. This time believe it.

Here is my plan. I follow it exactly and never make excuses that would allow me to fail. Before you even ask, here's the answer: Yes, I have a full-time job and lots of responsibility. Remember, no excuses.

08/11/13-08/18/13: Get harder and fuller, fat burners, CLA, fish oil, vitamins

Meal 1: 6 egg whites; 1 cup oatmeal and Qia, ¼ cup berries, nuts

Meal 2: protein supplement, fruit, nuts

Meal 3: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 4: protein supplement, apple or peach, 1 slice Ezekiel bread w/ 1 tbsp. peanut butter

Meal 5: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 6: protein supplement or 1 cup cottage cheese and vegetables and fruit (optional carb)

 

08/19/13-09/08/13: Get stronger, keep muscle fullness, fat burners, CLA, fish oil, vitamins

Meal 1: 6 egg whites; 1 cup oatmeal and Qia, ¼ cup berries, nuts

Meal 2: protein supplement, apple, nuts

Meal 3: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 4: protein supplement, apple or peach, 1 slice Ezekiel bread

Meal 5: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 6: protein supplement or 1 cup cottage cheese and vegetables and fruit

 

09/09/13-10/02/13: fish oil, CLA, and fat burners, add oil when necessary, vitamins

Meal 1: 6 egg whites; 1 cup oatmeal and Qia, ¼ cup berries, walnuts

Meal 2: protein supplement, apple, 8 almonds

Meal 3: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 4: protein supplement, apple or peach

Meal 5: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 6: protein supplement or 1 cup cottage cheese and vegetables

 

10/03/13-10/25/13: fish oil, CLA, and fat burners, vitamins

Meal 1: 6 egg whites; ½ cup oatmeal and Qia, ¼ cup berries

Meal 2: protein supplement, apple or peach

Meal 3: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 4: protein supplement, apple or peach

Meal 5: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato or rice; vegetables

Meal 6: protein supplement or 1 cup cottage cheese and vegetables

10/26/13 – 11/07/13: add cucumber and dandelion root to water, fat burners, vitamins

Meal 1: 6 egg whites; ¼ cup oatmeal and Qia

Meal 2: protein supplement

Meal 3: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; sweet potato; vegetables w/ cucumber

Meal 4: protein supplement

Meal 5: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; vegetables

Meal 6: 6-8 oz. fish or 6 egg whites; 6 asparagus spears

 

COMPETITION: PRO-CARD QUALIFIER! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 IN LANCASTER, PA