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Nutritional Tips
The following are excerpts from Todd Morena's written materials:
1. Never skip breakfast.
2. Eat every 2 ½ - 3 hours to stabilize your metabolism.
3. Choose healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables.
4. Eat carbohydrates earlier in the day.
5. Pay attention to portion size.
6. Choose whole foods, fresh foods and raw foods.
7. Limit sugar and caffeine.
8. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, also three cups of water/hour while exercising and two cups two hours before you exercise.
9. Eat slowly you will get full quicker.
10. Chew your food a lot this will increase your metabolism and allow your body to absorb nutrients more effectively.
11. Appreciate that you are fortunate to have food to eat.
12. Get proper amounts of sleep.
13. Create a food journal.
14. Glutamine fights lactic acid buildup, boosts muscle protein activity, increases growth hormone and strengthens immune system capabilities.
15. Don't weigh yourself too often, look in the mirror and if you are happy with what you see your mental scale will let you know.
16. Green tea raises metabolic rate and speeds up fat oxidation.
17. Coffee increases stress levels and blood pressure.
18. Breakfast is very important, it jump starts your metabolism.
19. Surround yourself with those who practice healthy nutrition.
20. Be sure and set specific goals that are realistic and attainable. Check in periodically to monitor and adjust if necessary.
21. Hire a professional if you need education, support and guidance.
22. Tell others about your plans so you can be held accountable.
23. Eat a good balance of proteins, carbs and healthy fats.
24. Keep trying, don't give up, just like a child does. This is not an event, it is a lifestyle change that will have its ups and downs.
25. Always be consistent, consistency over the long run will show results.
26. Prepare food and snacks before you leave the house each day.
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