NUTRITIONAL RULES TO FOLLOW RULE ONE Always remember to eat at least 5 small meals a day. This will assist in raising your metabolism and maintaining you're energy levels needed to exercise. RULE TWO Be sure to always eat every 3 hours! This is very important in keeping your metabolism and blood sugar levels at a even keel. RULE THREE Remember 40-30-30, eat 40% Carbohydrates, 30% Protein and 30% Fat. So take your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) total calorie intake and divide each part accordingly. RULE FOUR Drink plenty of water. At least 8 glasses a day. RULE FIVE Zigzag your calorie intake every so often. Eat less than your calorie intake one day and a little more on another day. This shocks your metabolism and keeps it racing. RULE SIX Go easy on the alcohol. Alcohol stimulates your appetite causing overeating. RULE SEVEN Stop eating when you are full. Don't wait till your so full that your stomach hurts. RULE EIGHT Do not skip meals. This leads into indulging and overeating RULE NINE No matter how hard you try: Don't knock yourself down and think you're a failure every time this happens. Keep a positive attitude and stay focused. forgive yourself and get back on track.You will get there. |