Do you want to get lean and lose body fat? Make sure your nutrition plan doesn’t suck…

I make it very clear to my clients and athletes that I am not a nutritionist. I do however understand the science behind proper nutrition for effective fat loss, developing lean body mass, and overall health. If people want a structured meal plan with calorie counters and metabolic readings then I will refer them to some highly qualified people in my circle.

I like to keep it very simple for people- maybe because in my own life I know that I don’t want to count calories and worry about exactly how much protein I consumed on a training day. I go by how I feel, how many times I eat during the day, and how well I balance my food groups. Through the years this has proven effective for me.
My athletes and clients probably hate me because I ask them everyday- “What did you eat today?”, “What did you have for breakfast?”, “How much water did you drink?”

My approach is simple but I do not minimize the importance of nutrition. You NEED to eat well if you are training hard to get lean and lose fat. Bottom line. If you don’t, you will not see the results that you are striving so hard to achieve.

Here are the ten things that everyone who wants to get super lean and drop body fat should stock in their kitchen: (in no particular order)

1. Water-this is kind of a given but super important. 8-10 glasses/bottles per day

2. Eggs a great, inexpensive source of protein

3.Chicken-another great source of lean protein, many ways to prepare this and the best are grilled and baked

4. Peanut Butter- an excellent source of protein, healthy fats(good for hair, skin, and nails), and dietary fiber. All of these things will keep you full.

5. Chocolate Milk-the easiest post-workout drink in the game today. If you don’t want to go to GNC and spend tons of money; chocolate milk has the correct amount of carbs/protein for a post workout mix.

6. Yogurt- many people (especially females) are not consuming enough calcium. Yogurt is a great snack and will provide fiber, calcium, protein, Vitamin D, and promotes digestive health. My recommendation is Chobani- a greek yogurt with a ton of protein and not too much sugar.

7. Oatmeal- Whether it’s natural oats or the packaged oatmeal; this is a great breakfast food with some natural energy (carbs) and fiber to keep you pretty full. Mix this with some fruit and you’ve got a great kick start to your day.

8. Lean Beef- A lot of people shy away from red meat but in moderation it’s another good source of protein and iron. Iron helps to carry oxygen from the lunges to the muscles so for anyone that is training hard, this is crucial. The key to this food source is keep it lean!

9. Leafy Greens- Spinach and darker lettuce are the best. These foods provide a grocery list of vitamins and minerals and are very nutritionally dense so you don’t have to actually eat A LOT of them in each serving (but you should).

10. Your Cheat Food- No one can eat perfectly all of the time. Give yourself a treat once or twice per week to keep yourself on track and happy. If you are eating clean 80% of the time you are going to be in great shape (literally)

You may not need to eat like this guy….but hey, who wouldn’t want that physique??

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