Nutrition Journal- Your goals will be easier to attain and surpass IF you add this important tool to your program

You will be amazed at how disproportioned our intake of protein,carbohyrdrates and other nutrients are in comparison to what truly promotes body transformation.

The RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate) assessment estimates the number of calories required for daily living and how many calories should be eaten each day. This information would be used to create a nutrition plan. In combination with a strength and conditioning program you will be able to maximize your body fat reduction or lean muscle gain efforts.

Important notes- RMR will decrease with the loss of lean muscle and increase with an increase of lean muscle mass. Decreasing caloric intake alone (fad, poor diets etc) will not increase your RMR . Avoid the cycle of regaining body fat by implementing a complete training program.

Recovery and Regeneration- Post workout strategies to optimize the body's natural ability to process excess post oxygen consumption and the specific adaptation on imposed demands- In other words, strategies that are conducive to body fat loss and increase lean muscle mass. After reviewing your daily nutrition journal and calculating your resting metabolic rate you can review the following:

Specific and safe daily caloric recommendation- including how many grams of each nutrient is needed to meet your goals.

When the best time to eat protein, carbohydrates and other nutrients - including how to select nutrient dense foods.

Healthy snacks and information on the benefits of increasing dark leafy vegatables-especially those high in iron. Plus a list of negative calorie foods.

How to limit white flour and processed sugar intake and explain the negative effects it has on our body.

Omega 3s- Fish-fish oil pills-- how to meet your good fat daily intake and protein with foods like salmon,tuna and other seafood....note canned salmon has high calcium because of how its processed (includes the bones) this is the only canned fish with the calcium benefits,

Reminder to Read the labels!!! Drink at least one 16oz glass of water with each meal and keep the nutrition journal handy for easy reference.

Also, how to reserve calories for a treat!!!! (low sugar,low/no fat) This is good for the soul. Sample of list of foods that promotes cardiovascular, nervous and digestive system efficiency (liver, intestines, kidneys,heart etc)

Yogurt, Banana, Pear , Peach Grapes, Orange , Berries Watermelon, Raisins, Carrots, Celery, Broccoli, Granola , Salmon, Tuna, Soy , Beans, Mushroom, Garlic, Artichokes, Beets, Honey, Tomato Green or red peppers, 100% Whole wheat, Oatmeal Pure bran muffins, Spinach, Sweet potato , Broth-based vegetable soup Skim and low-fat milk, Soy Milk, Rice Milk

Without a structured balanced nutrition program we can barely be meeting the body's transformation requirement to see any results. Nutrition in combination with a strength and conditioning program is the most effective way to turn your body into a fat burning machine. It is the most productive form of exercise for functional daily life activities and overall health.

There should be no secrets when training with a personal trainer, make sure they give you 110% in all aspects of your training program.

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