Diet & Meal Prep Tips
The term "diet" has an ugly view for many. The reason for this is that many believe they have to restrict or eat "specific" meals daily to ensure they get the best results. Additionally, many assume they must eat every 2-3 hours to ensure gains or accurate results. However, is it essential or mandatory to consume food every 2-3 hours? This was something that I took into consideration when I began my fitness journey. Furthermore, many ask me if this action is necessary, especially when attempting to get into shape.
Eating every few hours is a fundamental concept and behavior of many bodybuilders. On the other hand, many athletes and non-competitors buy into the hype that you have to eat the same foods because you'll put on muscle and reduce fat. I see this a lot, but this is not the case. This can be a challenge for many and even annoying. If you miss a meal or an eating time frame, you mess up your day. Not only can this mess up your mental focus, but sometimes eating small portions every 2-3 hours can increase your hunger. This was something I experienced before my second show prep. Sticking to the basics is sometimes all you need, especially concerning dieting.
I've proven this statement throughout all of my programs. I want people to enjoy their diet and not feel any form of discomfort. Research indicates you can wait 4, 5, or 6 hours between your last meal. This will not interfere with your results because your calories and macronutrients are what matters. In contrast, what about meals? Should you eat the famous "white rice, chicken, and broccoli?" If you prefer to eat this during your prep or daily, then yes, you should eat it. In other words, if it is something you like, keeps you satisfied, allows you to hit your calories and macronutrients, and gives you the results, then why change it? Why ruin or change something that might contradict your results?
During my prep, I was constantly eating the same meals because it was something I could stick to, and I enjoyed what I was eating. While my meals consisted of egg whites, protein oatmeal with fruits, peanut butter, and cinnamon, I also ate chicken breast and potatoes. Sometimes I'll have a little snack. This would be crackers with butter. Nevertheless, this gave me excellent results, and I was satisfied. I didn't eat every 2-3 hours. Sometimes, I would have my first meal at 9-10 am, eat my snack around 12 pm or 5 pm, and dinner at 8-9 pm. Logically, the timing is different from a bodybuilder's timeframe, but I still got the results I wanted.
How do you meal prep? This is another famous question. Many people do this on a Sunday, meaning they make food for the entire week and rationalize its proportions (calories & macronutrients). For me, this never worked. I don't enjoy eating microwaved meals. I prefer having my food fresh and cooked before I eat it. Do you have to do it this way? Once again, everyone has their preference(s). If you enjoy meal prepping and it saves you time, stick to what you are doing. Don't change your routine to get "better" results. Stick to what feels comfortable for you.
Logically, you want to make sure you are tracking your calories and properly ensuring you're hitting your daily required macronutrients. One of the best ways to do this is to invest in a food scale. You can find them at Target, Walmart, Amazon, eBay, or any wholesale store. This allows you to know how many grams or calories you're consuming. Also, plan the foods you're going to eat, along with the days. This means writing down the days you will eat those picked foods. If you are serious about your gains, this tool will be a tremendous investment resource. Not only do I share these essential methods throughout all of my programs, but research proves that this works.
To make this more impacting, having a structured training and workout plan will take your progress to a whole new level. Healthy dieting is fantastic since it leads to better health and lower chances of severe health conditions. But, combining a well-structured diet plan with an effective training program will allow you to transform your body remarkably. I've done it. Many of my clients have done it, and so can you. If you are interested in building a better-healthy lifestyle while learning and applying effective training methods, my training programs are designed to fit your very needs. It doesn't matter if you have a gym membership, new to fitness, or prefer training 3-5 days out of the week; I tailored these courses to give you the dream body you seek.
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