Good Nutrition is Key......

Good nutrition is the key to proper health and weight loss. I have discovered this personally and monitored this with my clients over the last few years. You can exercise your little heart out, but if you are not fueling your body properly, then you will not achieve the best results possible. Proper nutrition is such a huge obstacle for people. We complicate it way too much and I feel that "simple" nutrition is the way to go. It all comes down to a lean source of protein, fruits, veggies, and whole grains. And if we can stay away from pre-packaged foods, the better off we will be. Here are a few things we all need to eliminate from our diet:

1- Processed Sugars - processed sugar affects our metabolism, insulin response and even our moods. Plus it is just empty calories.

2- Alcohol - alcohol dehydrates our bodies, which compromises muscle growth. It can also slow down your metabolism.

3- Caffeine - caffeine does give you a little boost of energy, but it increases cortisol levels in your body, which inhibits muscle growth.

4- Gluten - the name comes from Latin word "glue." Who wants "glue" in their body? Even if you aren't sensitive or allergic to gluten, it is a great idea to cut it out of your diet. Your body will be a clean running machine if you do so.