{"id":1792,"date":"2019-11-14T16:02:47","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T22:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/?p=1792"},"modified":"2019-11-14T16:02:47","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T22:02:47","slug":"you-are-what-you-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/2019\/11\/14\/you-are-what-you-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"You Are What You Eat!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Food! Everyone loves food.  It not only tastes good but it\u2019s also good for our body as it is the driver of your day.  Food provides you with carbohydrates, nutrients, and many more things so your body can turn it into fuel to help you successfully get through the day.  However, your biggest pleasure in food may also be your greatest weakness.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term \u201cyou are what you eat\u201d has been a classic saying for years on end.  It\u2019s something parents would tell their kids to indirectly convince them to eat better and\/or choose healthier food choices.  And like most parents, still to this day, they are right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and nutrition is so important for keeping your body young, active and healthy.  In today\u2019s world where every food choice seems to be processed, deep fried, covered in sugar, or battered with bread or cheese (especially living in Wisconsin), it\u2019s hard to differ good from bad and right from wrong.  It\u2019s especially difficult to flip or change your eating habits after so many years of doing the same thing or even trying to choose healthy food options while on a budget (because it\u2019s so fun being a broke college student).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people are caught up in these dieting programs or are just completely lost on where to start when looking to begin a healthier lifestyle.  Well, here\u2019s how to make it super simple: eat less calories than you burn on a daily basis. That simple. Less in, more out. I know what you\u2019re probably thinking\u2026 okay Ashley, but how do I do that successfully?  Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Work out at best for an average of an hour\/day or at least a few times a week.  Make half the workout high intensity or low intensity cardio to somehow break a sweat to burn calories faster and the other half strength based.  Like Shawn-T always says, \u201ctime to sweat, people!\u201d<\/li>
  2. When grocery shopping for food for the week, plan out your meals in advance so 1) You don\u2019t waste food.  2) You don\u2019t waste money and buy more than you need. And 3) This way you are already making healthy decisions for food so you\u2019re not aimlessly wandering in the store, tempted by all the good looking snacks. <\/li>
  3. KEY point: Fill your grocery cart AND your meal plate with at least half fruits and vegetables.  Raw, perishable food is always going to be the freshest and best for you. The more packaged or long lasting it is, generally the worse it is for you.  It is also extremely important to check nutrition facts\/labels to see what percentages of nutrients are in the food and what type of ingredients they are using.  <\/li>
  4. Always start with fresh fruit and vegetables at the beginning of every meal so you fill up on the most natural and nutritious foods for you.  If you don\u2019t like raw vegetables, cook them in a certain way so you do. If you only like salads with fruit and\/or veggies, then make a salad before every meal.  Make options that work in your favor!<\/li>
  5. Eat smaller portions by starting with smaller bowls and plates.  This prevents you from overeating and tricks your brain into thinking you\u2019re getting a lot of food since the plate is full but in reality, it\u2019s just a smaller portion size.  If you feel like you need more, you really don\u2019t. It\u2019s all about mind power and training your brain to be satisfied with what you already have.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Throughout the week, I will be sharing some other helpful tips and information about food and nutrition so stay tuned for more.
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