Stop Trying To Be Perfect

If some people eat one food not on their plan, their failure to be perfect sets in motion a psychological chain of events that leads to frustration and the inability to get right back on the plan. The all-or-nothing mentality sets in and BAM, they're back to nothing. But it doesn't have to be this way. 100% nutritional discipline is never required for optimal progress. The difference, in results, between 90% adherence to your nutrition program and 100% adherence is negligible. So allow yourself the extra 10% wiggle room. This will allow you the freedom to eat a few extra things not on your menu without the guilt and subsequent crash.

Get Rid Of The Junk Food

If a food is in your possession or located in your residence, you'll eventually eat it. If you wish to be healthy and lean, you must remove all foods not conducive to those goals from said residence and replace them with a variety of better, healthier choices. If you know someone whose house is stocked only with optimal food choices and yet who is not healthy and lean, look under his bed.

What Do I Eat?

People often ask me what I eat.  I eat a gluten free, plant baseddiet.  I eat grains like amaranth, oatmeal and quinoa.  I eat organic locally grown fruits and vegetables that are in season.  I head to the freezer section if I can't find enough fresh fruits and vegetables to complete my caloric needs for the week.  I also eat raw unsalted nuts and seeds.       I drink filtered water and green tea mostly.  On occasion I will drink a glass of wine and or champagne.  I have noticed over the years that alcohol, even wine make me feel lethargic the next day.  When you eat clean you will immediately feel the consequences of eating and drinking crap. I eat 3 meals a day with a snack.  I have my last meal 3 hours before I go to bed.  I find I do better when I set clear boundaries for myself.  Most people eat from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed.  I have been eating this way for a while now, and I love how I look and feel.  Eating this way is very easy for me, but I do not try to push this on my clients. I do however stress the importance of eating real food, and staying away fromprocessed foods that are very high in calories, but offer very little nutrition. When it is all said and done you make 1 of 3 choices with your food intake.  Lose weight, gain weight or maintain your current weight.  If you are happy with your current weight, then keep doing what you are doing.  If you want to gain or lose weight you must change your diet. For daily health and fitness tips join me on Facebook or Twitter.

What Are You Eating For Breakfast?

If you're looking to gain mass and have a good carbohydrate tolerance, place a bowl of fiber-rich, low-GI rolled oats along with ½ scoop of vanilla protein powder, frozen mixed berries, pineapple and a small quantity of mixed nuts right next to your omelet. This is a muscle building breakfast that's hard to beat. 

However, if you tend to hold a lot of body fat, just stick with protein, good fats, and veggies for breakfast. Save the non-fruit and veggie carbs till after exercise only - yes, even oatmeal.

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Don't Be Afraid To Make Mistakes

As you begin to take action toward the fulfillment of your goals and dreams, realize that not every action will be perfect. Not every action will produce the desired result. Not every action will work. Making mistakes, getting it almost right, and experimenting to see what happens are all part of the process of eventually getting it right.