Inspiration of the Day - 1/7/11

We are what we eat...

From birth, food has been the reason why we are able to grow and function.  Without food we cannot survive.  It's a basic fact of life.  What we ingest and digest becomes apart of us...assimilated into our systems.  So that being said, how important is eating the right things, especially when you are trying to live a healthy and fit lifestyle?  I'd say very important. 

Eating healthy is about 80% of the puzzle when it comes to piecing your fitness goals.  You can exercise and train as much and as hard as you want, but without the proper diet and nutrition you are wasting your efforts.  Not even including what we eat directly effects how we perform.  You should be eating every 2 1/2 to 3 hours everyday.  That comes out to 5-6 meal a day, portioned out to meet your daily caloric intake needs.  And on top of that they need to be the right foods.  For instance:  chicken, fish, lean red meat, spinach, broccoli, onions, garlic, apples, bananas and other fruits and vegetables...not including dietary supplements to help give you your fitness edge.  

So remember these two things...to:  1) Eat the right foods and 2) Eat often... and 80% of your goal is accomplished.  

Bon Appetit!  

-LK