I want to tell you three secrets that will give you and everyone else the key to immediate and final fat loss. I really do. But I can’t.
Why?
Simply put, you’re not me and I’m not you. The best diet for me is not necessarily the best diet for you. We have different tastes, lifestyles, digestive systems, body types, hormonal make-ups, training likes/dislikes, aesthetic goals, strength goals, etc.
When it comes to nutrition, there aren’t many black and white answers.
For example, I can tell you to eat overnight oats with a scoop of vegan protein, some fruit, chia seeds and hemp seeds every morning post-workout. I can also tell you it’s gonna be the best meal of the day. Sadly, I am that happy about my post-workout meal sometimes…
However, maybe you don’t like oats or maybe you don’t like eating the same foods over and over again. How long do you think your compliance will last if I tell you to eat this nearly every day when oats make you want to gag or you get tired of the same food after a few days? Yah, probably not that long.
Not only that, even if you decide to stay 100% compliant on this plan and eat the dreaded oats, if your workouts are non-existent or you have a different body type than I do, you simply may not require as many carbohydrates as I do {right now}. Perhaps you’d do better with something like a protein shake or eggs with veggies and a small serving of sweet potato post-workout.
The problem is, what works well for me may not necessarily work for you. Heck, what works for me right now may not even work for me in two years. My lifestyle, goals, training program and who knows what else will probably be different then.
Our nutrition strategy needs to be dynamic. As our lifestyles and bodies evolve, so do our nutritional needs.
Here’s why I am not into writing meal plans or telling my clients exactly what and when to to eat. Not only does every individual have different nutritional needs, but following a meal plan also encourages you to ignore the signals your smarty pants body is constantly sending you. You know the signals I’m talking about…those signs you get when your body is telling you things like I’m hungry, I’m full, I have zero energy because you’re not feeding me enough, etc.
When you stick to a super rigid and/or restrictive diet plan you teach yourself to ignore those important signals from your body and instead to follow the plan, no matter how bad it feels. While this may be appropriate short-term if you’re trying to reach a specific goal or you’re a figure competitor, ignoring your body long-term just isn’t a good solution and it’s not fun either.
If you want to learn a smarter, simpler way to eat that puts you back in control, check out Precision Nutrition for some great articles like How to Fix a Broken Diet and How to Choose the Best Diet For You.
It’s possible to make moderate, rational choices every day and rid yourself of restrictive diet plans once and for all.
It’s possible to build healthy nutrition habits intelligently and sustainably over time.
It’s possible to purposefully choose foods you enjoy eating that also nourish and sustain you.
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