Sometimes I forget how easy life seems. I stay pretty lean throughout the year, so when I order one of the gargantuan entrees at The Cheesecake Factory, clean the plate and move on to the apple crisp with the 3 lbs. of whipped cream, I feel the eyes on me. I, however, have a diet where splurging is necessary.
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Obi, how important is it to eat cheat meals when you are dieting? Cheat meals are very important when you are dieting. Use them as a reward for eating healthy five days a week—but please consume within moderation, and no more than twice a week. Cheat meals also help replenish your body with more carbs and fats. The best way to cheat is to pick a day and have two cheat meals on the same day. This helps increase your metabolism. When you return to your diet, your metabolism should still be elevated.
Obi, What are some good tips on sound nutrition and building a healthy fit body? The first tip I would give is to eliminate junk food. Most fast food and processed foods contain a high amount of fat, sodium and sugar. Also, drink 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. Always make sure you are hydrated, don't just drink water when you are thirsty. The third tip is to determine your daily protein requirements. Small amounts of protein should be available to your muscle tissue throughout the day for optimal growth and recovery.
I don't know about you, but I'm in my off season right now. That doesn't mean I head to the nearest fast food restaurant or ice cream stand and blow all my hard work! It means it's a time to enjoy healthy nutritious foods that you may not normally eat in your on season diet. This keeps your mind and body in balance and ready when the time comes to kick things up a notch for the next big show!
Everybody has different theories in regards to diet and training. At times, there is no right or wrong answer because every year theories change and nothing is black and white. Many different variables exist it comes to attaining fitness goals. I’ve read a lot of blog posts lately about when to consume carbs and when not to, and everybody has different theories. I try to respect everybody’s opinion, even if I don’t agree with it.
With all of the talk in the media about carbohydrates these days, it’s no surprise that some people now read the word “carb†and automatically think they are harmful. This is especially true when it comes to covering weight loss. Many media stories incorrectly suggest that cutting out carbs will lead to dramatic drops in weight and you should consume as few carbs as possible. But don’t believe the hype. Carbs are good! Do not fear carbs.
Obi, what is the best way to speed up my metabolism? There are so many different ways to speed up your metabolism. One of the first ways is to eat four to five small meals a day, every 2 ½ to three hours. This helps to speed up your metabolism throughout the day. Eating breakfast first thing in the morning also plays a part in doing this.
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