NEW YEARS CHALLENGE: EAT REAL FOOD AND JOURNALLING (real food or real burpees)
I've posted my take on food before and it basically came down to EAT REAL FOOD. And that my ladies and gents is the challenge. The EAT REAL FOOD CHALLENGE OR ELSE DO BURPEES. Were going to be journaling and tracking the quality of the foods we eat. NO CALORIE COUNTING. This is not about deprivation, just the opposite, nutritional density.
But that then begs the question, "What is real food?" because you certainly don't want to do burpees if you can help it. Am I right?! Just check out the link EAT REAL FOOD and in it I go on and on about what I believe real food to be and how it is right for me. You can disagree. I don't mind. I'm certainly not dogmatic and nor should you. BUT THIS MONTH IT'S A CHALLENGE and if you choose to accept it your goal will be 90% compliance, with processed foods and processed sugar your biggest foe.
SO...real food. A great way to start is to avoid most boxes. Some frozen foods do not count if they are un-bastardized...corn, peas, broccoli because they are in there original form. On a pizza - NO! Ask yourself, "Does this food product hold true to the form you would find in nature? Also, how many ingredients are there and can you pronounce them? Does this food go bad? Ever? Better yet, could you make this at home.
What Should I Eat?
Here are some great resources... http://www.whole9life.com/ (yes paleo)
http://www.nourishingmeals.com/p/recipe-index.html (yes gluten free)
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/(whole wheat included)
Eat fresh, natural food, like meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, some starch and if you're genetics allow for it a bit of dairy and legumes. No sugar ...the white stuff or that golden liquid made from corn. 90% of the day. Allow yourself to live a little especially post workout because that's when your body needs to replenish it's glycogen stores. CARB UP!
P.S. No calorie counting necessary when the body is being fed what it needs. Eat as much as needed to maintain strength, energy and a healthy weight and a healthy, happy mind. Eat when hungry and do not feel guilty - EVER - if you find yourself nibbling on something whilst not hungry.
Here's where it gets fun - BURPEES.
Do not fall into a "diet" trap. Were merely rebooting after the Holidays.
DISCLAIMER ALERT! Remember to eat what works for you! I'm not a dietitian, so be smart and follow your gut;) Also, "Damnit JIM", I'm not a doctor. Listen to your body and be smart enough to know when enough is enough.
But that then begs the question, "What is real food?" because you certainly don't want to do burpees if you can help it. Am I right?! Just check out the link EAT REAL FOOD and in it I go on and on about what I believe real food to be and how it is right for me. You can disagree. I don't mind. I'm certainly not dogmatic and nor should you. BUT THIS MONTH IT'S A CHALLENGE and if you choose to accept it your goal will be 90% compliance, with processed foods and processed sugar your biggest foe. SO...real food. A great way to start is to avoid most boxes. Some frozen foods do not count if they are un-bastardized...corn, peas, broccoli because they are in there original form. On a pizza - NO! Ask yourself, "Does this food product hold true to the form you would find in nature? Also, how many ingredients are there and can you pronounce them? Does this food go bad? Ever? Better yet, could you make this at home.
If you can bake it, grow it, kill it, it's probably real, and you really aught to make it yourself anyhow ... so get cooking.
What Should I Eat?
Here are some great resources... http://www.whole9life.com/ (yes paleo)
http://www.nourishingmeals.com/p/recipe-index.html (yes gluten free)
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/(whole wheat included)
Eat fresh, natural food, like meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, some starch and if you're genetics allow for it a bit of dairy and legumes. No sugar ...the white stuff or that golden liquid made from corn. 90% of the day. Allow yourself to live a little especially post workout because that's when your body needs to replenish it's glycogen stores. CARB UP!
P.S. No calorie counting necessary when the body is being fed what it needs. Eat as much as needed to maintain strength, energy and a healthy weight and a healthy, happy mind. Eat when hungry and do not feel guilty - EVER - if you find yourself nibbling on something whilst not hungry.
Here's where it gets fun - BURPEES.
- 20 burpees for not journaling the day.
- 5 burpees for every naughty bite or sip you take over your 10% allowance (10% can be calculated as an approximate calorie count but don't focus on the number).
Do not fall into a "diet" trap. Were merely rebooting after the Holidays.
DISCLAIMER ALERT! Remember to eat what works for you! I'm not a dietitian, so be smart and follow your gut;) Also, "Damnit JIM", I'm not a doctor. Listen to your body and be smart enough to know when enough is enough.
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