I think the majority of us have a very active and busy lifestyle running from place to place, work, kids, gym, shopping, the list goes on and on. It makes it almost impossible to eat healthy and have a nutrition plan in place so that you reach your fitness goals.
I will be the first one to say that it isn’t easy eating right when you’re on the go but it can be made easier if you follow these simple tips below.
1. Prepare your foods for at least 2-3 days out: Cooked brown rice will last up to 3 days tops, Cut up green and red peppers will last a couple of days or more, you can even boil eggs for a couple of days out and it makes them easier to eat on the go.
2. Pre-Plan you’re day the night before: Pack a cooler, and believe me if you’re days are long, the ice packs will keep your food fresh. I stress this one since if nothing is ready for you in the morning you are less likely to take time that morning to prepare. Take just 20-30 minutes the night before to plan your meals and snacks for the next day. If you have everything you need in one spot you are less likely to find yourself at your local burger joint down the road.
3. Bring a water bottle with you everywhere you go: Water is the key to everything we do. It carries nutrients into your blood stream and feeds your muscles. It helps us not retain water and one important note. Next time you feel extremely hungry ask yourself how much water have you had and I bet not enough. We often feel hunger when all we need is more water.
4. Snacks: Having snacks packed such as veggies , or nuts, or fruits already prepared in zip lock bags makes sure that you have something easy to grab when you’re out and about.
5. Eat every 3 hours: Eating every 3 hours ensures that you stay energized throughout the day while revving up your metabolism to help burn more calories.
Here is my meal plan that I use when I know I will be running around that day.
1. 5am Protein Shake with a Banana or instead of the banana I use a simple sugar mix from Power bar.
2. 7am Protein Bar
3. 9am Breakfast 6 boiled eggs with a low sugar oatmeal bar
4. 11am ¼ cup of trail mix
5. 1:30 or 2pm ½ cup of cottage cheese and a cup of diced up fruits.
6. 4:30pm Protein Shake
7. 6:30pm Dinner This one is usually at home for me and includes about 6oz of a meat and about a ½ cup of brown rice and lots of veggies. If you’re not home yet at this point a cup of cut up veggies to keep you going and you can just reach into that bag and pull them out. Easy to eat!
8. 8:30pm ½ cup of cottage cheese and a ¼ cup of cashews
Remember to adjust for workout days and non workout days and include those pre/post workout meals into your days if you are working out. Check out those pre/post meal choices here: http://mlathletics.blogspot.com/2009/10/danvers-bootcamp-prepost-workout-meal.html
Now remember this is my meal plan and is not for everyone but it gives you an idea of how to plan your day. I am a creature of habit and it might seem boring but it does make it easier to stay on track.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
P.S. There are still a few open spots for our bootcamps:
Danvers Bootcamp Morning 6am Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Located at the Danvers YMCA
Danvers Bootcamp Evening 7:15pm Tuesday and Thursday: Located at the Danvers Calvary Episcopal Church
Billerica Bootcamp Morning 6am Tuesday and Thursday: Located at Flip City Gymnastics
Billerica Bootcamp Evening 7:15pm Tuesday and Thursday: Located at Flip City Gymnastics
Visit http://www.mlathletics.com for more info and to register!
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