4 Tips to Kick-Start Your Fitness Nutrition Journey

Set Specific Goals

Eating healthy is always beneficial but also consider the types of food you’re eating and how they will affect your goals. For example, if you are looking to lose weight then set yourself a realistic and long-term diet plan as opposed to believing weight loss ads on TV. Losing weight too quickly puts strain on your body and so by setting a meal plan you can aim to lose approximately 1 kilogram a week, slowly and steadily.

There are many reasons for a person to diet: building muscle, increasing energy levels, gaining weight or simply to stay healthy. Remember that what works for someone else may not work for you, each diet is individual.

Start Keeping a Food Diary

Once you have set yourself a goal the next step is not to abstain from ice cream but to record it to understand how it affects you, both physically and mentally. For the first week, keep your diet the same, the only difference being that you record what you eat and how you feel after each meal.

Although keeping a food diary can be a hassle at times, it is incredibly beneficial as it will allow you to analyze your eating habits, such as whether you snack when you’re bored or you like to eat sweets in the afternoon. Even the smallest meal or snack should be recorded in order to find the optimal solution for yourself.

Start changing your habits

Once you are familiar with your eating habits then you can begin making meaningful changes. Start simply by removing foods that are bad for you and replacing them with more nutritious foods. The nutrition experts at UFC Gym recommend removing high-temperature, processed foods that contain wheat flour, sugar and artificial ingredients and additives. Add as many fruits and vegetables as possible and white meat such as chicken and fish. Use healthy fats, like butter and olive oil, and drink plenty of mineral water.

Don’t forget to exercise

When your diet changes, your body will too and therefore you will need to adjust your exercise regime accordingly. Whether your goal is building muscle mass or weight loss, a nutritious diet working in tandem with a healthy exercise plan is effective at yielding results.

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