Changing How You Eat

As you may know, not fueling up with the right


nutrients can affect how well your body performs


and your overall fitness benefits. Even though


healthy eating is important, there are myths that


hinder your performance if you listen to them.




Below, you'll find some myth busters on healthy


eating.




1. Working out on an empty stomach.


If you hear a rumbling noise in your stomach, the


rumbling is trying to tell you something. Without


listening to them, you are forcing your body to


run without any fuel. Before you exercise or do


any physical activity, always eat a light snack


such as an apple.




2. Relying on energy bars and drinks.


Although they are fine every once in a while, they


don't deliver the antioxidants you need to prevent


cancer. Fruits and vegetables are your best bets,


as they are loaded in vitamins, minerals, fluid,


and fiber.




3. Skipping breakfast.


Skipping breakfast is never a good idea, as


breakfast starts the day. Your body needs fuel


as soon as possible, and without it, you'll be


hungry throughout the day.




4. Low carb diets.


Your body needs carbohydrates for your muscles and


the storing of energy.




5. Eating what you want.


Eating healthy and exercising doesn't give you an


all access pass to eat anything you want. Everyone


needs the same nutrients whether they exercise or


not, as well as fruits and vegetables.




6. Not enough calories


Although losing weight involves calories, losing


it too quickly is never safe. What you should do,


is aim for 1 - 2 pounds a week. Always make sure


that you are getting enough calories to keep your


body operating smoothly. If you start dropping


weight too fast, eat a bit more food.




7. Skip soda and alcohol.


Water, milk, and juice is the best to drink for


active people. You should drink often, and not


require on thirst to be an indicator. By the time


you get thirsty, your body is already running a


bit too low.




Changing how you eat is always a great step


towards healthy eating and it will affect how your


body performs. The healthier you eat, you better


you'll feel. No matter how old you may be, healthy


eating is something you should strive for. Once


you give it a chance, you'll see in no time at


all just how much it can change your life - for the