On Diet and Exercise - philosophies from a noob

betaleonis

On Diet

-Eat clean - relatively;)
-BALANCE!!! Eat vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy and nuts or seeds.
-Indulge in your fancies but stick to healthy alternatives, like red wine over other alcohol, dark chocolate over milk, etc.
-If you enjoy cooking, then you can make cakes, protein bars, breads, etc, with healthier recipes. Ever try black bean brownies? (Thank you, JQ!)
-Personally, I advise whole milks and cheeses - just feel these are healthier than the other options.
-Portion size is key!
-Also keep a balance of what kinds of calories you are taking in!!! Avocodos might pack a punch, but those are GOOD cals (while a hostess cupcake might fit into your calorie goal, the calories it brings in are not so good:)
-Processed food is terrible for you - no way around that one. It would be best for your body to avoid it completely.



On Exercise

-Get regular exercise - it doesn't have to be everyday, in fact its important to let your body rest and heal.
-When you do a cardio workout, push yourself until you are uncomfortable, as that is when your body will start to adapt and change for the better. Get your heart rate up, start sweating, and push yourself. High intensity cardio is where its at!
-When you do strength training, lift heavy . f you don't have access to weights, your body is just as helpful a tool - pushups, situps, etc, are all perfect ways to strength train. Space strength training sessions out over the week, as muscles tear and they truly need to be rested.

It might be helpful to write out a routine, even if you modify it over the week.

Oh! And DRINK WATER. Lots of delicious water.