The Absolute YES List to Nutrition

 

This is from a personal trainer (Kelly Sivulich) that I worked with at Crossroads Fitness before having my last baby. She is amazing and so smart. Here's her "YES" list to the best results from eating right:

1. 1. Eat 5-6 meals everyday. Keep meals small.
2. Eat every 2-3 hours.
3. Combine lean protein and complex carbs at every meal.
4. Drink at least 2 liters, or 8 cups, of water each day. Ditch the soda, even diet.
5. Never miss a meal, especially breakfast.
6.  Take food with you to avoid poor choices.
7. Avoid all over-processed, refined foods, especially white flour and SUGAR.
8. Avoid sugar-loaded colas and juices.
9. Consume adequate healthy fats each day. Avoid saturated and trans fats.
10. Avoid alcohol-another form of sugar.
11. Avoid all calorie-dense foods that contain little or no nutritional value.
12. Depend on fresh fruits and veggies for fiber, vitamins and enzymes. Eat more green veggies!!!
13. Stick to proper portion sizes. Measure all foods until able to measure by eye.
14. Take a good multivitamin daily.
15. Incorporate 5g Glutamine, ground flax seed, fish oil, and green tea (herbal tea) into your diet.