My personal food Philosophy:
I typically eat 5 small meals a day around 400 calories, 15-30 grams of protein, 30 or less grams of carbs, and 10 or less grams of fat.Breakfast:
Protein, carb, fruit
Snack:
Protein, carb, fruit
Lunch:
Protein, carb, veggie, sometimes fruit
Snack:
Protein, carbs
Dinner:
Protein, carbs, several servings of veggies
I usually only have a morning or afternoon snack, usually not both, but sometimes. It depends when my workout is. I only eat whole grains and healthy fats, and I eat a wide range of fruits and veggies. I try to have a variety of colors so that I get a variety of nutrients.
I avoid white flour, sugar, and processed foods. I also try to eat within one hour of waking up in the morning and I stop eating after I finish dinner. I always allow three or more hours in between my last meal and going to bed. I also always brush my teeth after I eat dinner to avoid snacking, and it works for me. Once you brush your teeth, typically you don't want to eat again. It sends a message to my stomach and mind that I'm done eating for the day.
I drink four 20 ounce bottles of water, along with two 16 ounce cups of green tea, and two 16 ounce cups of herbal tea a day. I carry my water bottle with me every where.
My personal exercise Philosophy:
I workout 5 days a week Monday thru Friday and take Saturday and Sunday off as my rest day's. This schedule just works for me and my work schedule.I change my workout routine daily and completely re vamp it every six weeks. I don't let my body get used to what I'm doing. The more challenges and surprises that I can throw in, the more my body has to struggle to adapt. Which means better and faster results.
My current routine:
Monday's:Abs, legs, cardio
Tuesday:
Upper body workout with cardio
Wednesday:
Dancers workout and kickboxing class (my abs and legs get a good workout in these two classes)
Thursday:
Upper body workout and cardio
Friday:
Upper body workout, abs, legs, and cardio
Within these workouts I change it daily and weekly. I never do the same workout twice.
