Before we understood nutrition scientifically, we used to believe that certain foods did certain things.
When I did my first bodybuilding competition at the age of 24, I only ate the same foods every other bodybuilder was eating back then. I remember we used to believe in about a total of 10 foods that actually worked: chicken, tuna, sweet potato, brown rice, banana, green beans, egg whites and grapefruit. Back then, that was the belief system regarding a nutrition program that worked and got you the results.
Now we know a great deal more about nutrition and have studied it extensively at universities.
Now we know a great deal more about nutrition and have studied it extensively at universities. As it turns out, most of what we believed to be true at that time is not, at least there is no credible body of evidence to believe that to be the case. All of the data that we have clearly demonstrates that the body does not recognize break down different food choices. Instead, it simply identifies them as one of three macronutrients.
These three macronutrients are protein, which helps to build lean muscle mass, carbohydrates, which gives the body energy, and fats which also give the body energy and supply cell function.
These three macronutrients are protein, which helps to build lean muscle mass, carbohydrates, which gives the body energy, and fats which also give the body energy and supply cell function. In other words, when you eat a banana the body does not say to itself “Oh great a banana! That’s on the 10 foods that work list! I know what to do with that!” It simply recognizes the food as a carbohydrate source and breaks it down accordingly.
Knowing this we are now able to form a more accommodating and adaptable approach to nutrition which is known as flexible dieting. Part of my work with clients teaches this system of nutrition where they are able to eat whatever they want as long as it fits certain proteins, carbs, and fats throughout the day. I am able to offer clients a system that is not based on a meal plan that has to be eaten at certain times throughout the day. Many clients just need some small treat like a McDonalds coke to look forward to every day. Flexible dieting allows room for this sort of daily reward. Most clients go out to eat two or three times per week like most Americans, enjoy birthday parties and other events with friends and family, and live normal healthy lives all while dropping weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle!!!
Like any nutrition program the most important factor is adherence to the program and staying consistent.
Like any nutrition program the most important factor is adherence to the program and staying consistent.
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Andrew is a graduate of Wright State University and has over 10 years of behavior change experience working with a diverse base of clientele. He takes a holistic approach to weight loss and behavior change with an emphasis on Neuro Linguistic Programming.
Andrew is a graduate of Wright State University and has over 10 years of behavior change experience working with a diverse base of clientele. He takes a holistic approach to weight loss and behavior change with an emphasis on Neuro Linguistic Programming.
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