Nutrition
It’s amazing to me how in 2012 we still suffer from the same
misunderstandings that have been proven wrong so many years ago. The myth that not eating will help you lose
weight is one that sends me into a tail spin.
Oh, don’t get me wrong…if you do not eat, you will initially lose weight
but that is not all you will lose. Lack
of nutrition causes many issues such as fatigue, muscle loss, hair loss,
brittle bones/teeth, a slow metabolism and weight gain to name just a few. As a matter of fact, per the World Health
Organization, poor nutrition and inactivity are the second leading preventable
causes of death in the United States.
This is why it’s so disturbing when people have a YOLO (you
only live once) attitude when it comes to exercise and nutrition. It is true that you only live once however
why not live the best life you can and enjoy it as long as possible by treating
your body like the temple it was designed to be.
We live in a world where fast food is the new fine dining and
cooking at home is a thing of the past.
It’s unfortunate, however a true state of where we are as an obese
nation. For many it is impossible to
live a totally clean life and never succumb to the lure of fast food, cakes,
cookies etc.; however that should be a very minimal portion of your healthy
diet. These items are full of fat,
sugars, salt, preservatives, chemicals and attribute to a host of illnesses
such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, some types of cancer,
obesity and that list, too, goes on and on.
The phrase, you have to eat to lose is a staple in my studio
and I certainly lead by example. Clean,
healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult.
Once you learn the basics you can easily make wise choices at
restaurants, at the grocery store and when attending party’s/events. Do yourself a favor, sit down with the
fitness professional in your life and ask the tough questions, discuss your
hang ups/fears and create a plan that will lead you to the road of success.
Until next time, keep your head held high, shoulders back,
abs tight and live a BodybyJuana Lifestyle!
