Fitness and Food Plans
Sorry that it’s been a while since I uploaded. I was talking to a friend because spring break is coming up and summer soon after! We started talking about weights and fitness regimens and such! So, I decided it would be good to write about it and tell you what I do.
I will start with ten things that will boost your metabolism and that you should add to snacks. One thing that will definitely help your metabolism is nuts! They have a lot of protein and if you eat a handful of them before lunch and dinner you’ll eat less. Another good food to add to your snack lists is raspberries. They’re high in fiber and antioxidants. Blueberries are good too. Plain yogurt will help you build muscle mass due to the type of vitamins it contains; more muscle mass equals more fat loss. Therefore a better metabolism (too bad I hate it, huh?). Spicy foods and cinnamon also boost your metabolism because your body has to burn extra calories to adapt to it. Beans are also a metabolism boosting food, one that will only cause flatulence if you aren’t used to eating them. In cultures that are based on beans and rice it’s a different story! My favorite thing that I eat that boosts your metabolism is rolled oats. You can eat rolled oats in a ton of different ways: oatmeal for breakfast, no bake cookies, and the Quaker oatmeal bars. Now I said, “No bake cookies…” and you’re probably like, but that’s unhealthy! A lie; pure cocoa is another food that will boost your metabolism. That means the Hershey’s cocoa powder you put into the no bake cookies is going to boost your metabolism. The last one I’m going to tell you about is asparagus. No one really likes it, but it’s not bad, in fact, it’s good for you! So there are ten things that will either boost your metabolism or make you a healthier person in general.
Now I’m going to talk about my food plan and alternative food plans I’ve heard of. My food plan is designed for people who plan on eating three meals a day and snacking in between. It’s meant for a high school student, because that’s what you have time for. It covers a week of time and I always date the week. I only fill in two to three of my boxes at a time so that I can give myself time to change my mind for the next meal. I keep my food diary because I had a time when I was anorexic and my friend told me I had to take in at least 1500 calories a day. So, to make sure I’m doing that even on the days when I’m upset and stuff I keep a food diary. If you’re looking to lose weight it’s also a good way to keep track of what you’re eating. You have to track everything. I always put what I eat into my calorie counter as well. I use myfitnesspal, but if you have and like a different one, go for it!
My workout plan is really open-ended. I have a high-level workout, a low-level workout, and a list of things I can do it I’m stuck at home. I’m going to attach both my food and workout plan to this as a PDF. Feel free to download and use it.
Now, I’m going to give you some tips that will help you utilize the tools I’m giving you. My first tip is always eat a breakfast. It helps you work more efficiently and understand things better. Even though it’s not required for weight loss it’s required for a healthy heart and brain. It will also guarantee you snack less. Next, make sure you’re listening to your body. If you’re working out and it hurts you, stop. There is a big difference between a burn and a pain. Some people are going to be able to do things that you can’t, but find your best plan. For example, a workout that hurts me is the one where you lay on the bench and lower weights. It absolutely kills my shoulders, so I do push-ups instead. Another tip is to understand your body; I’m a mesomorph, which means I build muscle easily and lose unnecessary fat well. I’m also a little top heavy, but nearly an hourglass shape, so workouts that involve a lot of shoulder muscles mean I need to take it slower. So my tip to you is to understand and know your body type for the best results. I also recommend you get enough sleep. I function best on eight to nine hours of sleep; you might work well on six. It depends on who you are and the type of things you do. When picking out healthier bread make sure to read the labels; any bread with enriched flour is not healthy, whether it is wheat bread or white bread. My final tip is to cut back your unnatural sugar intake. Sugars that are in fruits are good for you and will make you healthier. The sugars you should cut back on are in things like cookies, soft drinks, and other sweets.
So that’s about it for today! I hope this helps in your quest for the right body. Make sure to take care of yourself and stay healthy!
Smiles and Hugs,
Madi(:
A Realist's Remedy 