The E-Myth: Energy, Exercising and Eating Right

Personal trainers and physicians are always talking about “eating right and exercising.”  But what is “eating right” and why should we make the effort?

Benefit #1 -  Become a “hottie” and rev up your metabolism

Believe it or not, you control your metabolism.  By eating frequently, you are literally adding fuel to the fire and keeping it burning hot!  Metabolism is simply the process by which your body converts fuel (food) into useful energy. If you eat once a day, your “fire” struggles to stay lit, much less hot.  Choosing to eat 5 or 6 smaller meals each day keeps your systems working and allows that “fire” to burn through each meal because your body is confident that another meal is coming in a few hours.  No need to store any fuel (i.e. body fat!) because fuel is being added regularly.

Benefit #2 – Unwrap that 6-pack and show it off

When each of the 5 or 6 meals that you consume are made up of quality ingredients, not only does your metabolism stay hot, but subtle shifts occur in your hormonal balance that encourages fat loss.  High quality food is real food . . . not the pre-packaged, overly processed, fast food that is calorie dense but nutritionally void.  Each meal should consist of 3 components:  a lean protein, a fibrous carbohydrate (vegetable!) and a starchy carbohydrate (whole grains, potatoes, and beans). Your body also needs good fat . . . but don’t clog it up with too much of the stuff!  Remember, all those crunches and core exercises you’re doing are certainly creating a wonderful 6-pack . . . but you need to shed that layer of fat to show it off!

Benefit #3 -  Unlimited battery power

Alright, maybe not “unlimited”  . . . but your energy will not only increase, it will stay consistent throughout the day.  No more roller coaster highs and lows.  No more dependence on chemical stimulants.  And then no more need for chemical depressants to sleep at night.  With your quality food, consistently applied, your blood sugar will gently undulate instead of spike and crash and your pancreas will be able to able to handle each day with ease.  BONUS:  STAYING ALIVE AND HEALTHY!  Insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and other lifestyle diseases can easily be traced to overloading the pancreas by making it respond to excesses in blood sugar caused by overly processed, fiber-free and sugar-laden diets.

           

Want some ideas on how to fit these frequent meals into your day? What to fix?  How to avoid the drive-thru?  Go to www.theconditioningclassroom and visit the Focus on Food page.  We’ll give you some quick ideas to get you started.  We also provide an educational seminar discussing food labeling, nutritional best practices and the option for a personalized grocery trip or pantry raid.