Seven Rules for Success

Rule Number 1

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:54:29 GMT

RULE #1 - ALWAYS eat a LEAN source of protein at EVERY meal!

You can get your Lean Protein from many different sources. Some of these include chicken breast, lean beef, turkey, fish, kangaroo and egg whites. Eating enough protein is VITAL for muscle growth and repair not to mention many other essential bodily functions!

Rule Number 2

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:54:02 GMT

Rule #2 - Always eat 5-7 meals EVERY day about 3-4 hours apart

I always eat 5-6 small meals each day in order to keep my metabolism on fire. If you skip breakfast the chances of your metabolism becoming slow and sluggish is increased significantly. I want to make sure my metabolism stays revved up and in top gear throughout the day.

Rule Number 3

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:52:37 GMT

Rule #3 - Eat your greens…

Try to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day as a means to help boost immune function and reduce risk for chronic disease. Remember restricting any one of the major food groups can lead to a macronutrient imbalance and corresponding vitamin and mineral deficiency.

Rule Number 4

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:52:13 GMT

Rule #4 - Every 9 out of 10 meals you have, has to be in your plan.

In other words if you are eating five times per day, you would eat 35 meals per week in total. Effectively 3.5 of them can be your choice, within reason of course! I call these my junk meals, so try to find out what combination works best for you. If I eat well all week I always indulge in a few small treats on the weekends as my reward. This does two things, keeps me sane and keeps my body guessing as to what I’m doing. This approach seems to work well for me as I really look forward to the weekends. Chocolate, cheesecake and Caramel Slice … YUM!

Rule Number 5

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:51:52 GMT

Rule #5 - AVOID sugar and Limit your complex carbs with your last two meals unless you are active at night!
Hidden sugar is the number one enemy for most “saddle bag” sufferers and is a major reason why many people fall short of reaching their health and fitness goals. Read your food labels carefully and try to avoid rich sauces and fatty dressings that contain large amounts of sugar as they can be disastrous when trying to control your blood sugar levels and manage your weight. Excess consumption of complex carbohydrates in the later part of the day unless you are training can also contribute to an energy surplus and if you are not careful can easily be stored by the body for later use. Portion control is paramount!