CHEAT DAY…I’m not a big fan of a deliberate cheat day…they sneak there way in naturally.
WHEN GOING OFF PLAN, a few simple practices:
STAT HYDRATED. Heavy early, pre festivities. Mix it in between the chips and beer.
MOVE AROUND. Don’t get glued to the couch
PROTEIN: Wings etc
THE NO DIETING DIET
HYDRATION FIRST: 1 liter before your day starts
PROTEIN AT EVERY EATING: > 20 grams / eating
FIBER: add in veggies, beans, fruit, supp to hit 20-30g per day
COOK/PREP at least one meal / day
LIFTING = Functional ability, Strength, Bone Density and feel good
CARDIO = energy levels, mental health, longevity (-BP,-RHR,+AER Cap, +VO2max)
DIET = Weight loss/Body Comp/Longevity
LIFESTYLE = keeping it realistic, sticking to a plan, regressing when necessary
DO YOUR HOMEWORK EARLY:
1 to 2 liters of H2O before noon
60-100 grams protein before noon
2-5k steps before noon….you’ll be amazed how much your energy/willpower/adherence will improve throughout the day (especially helpful for those that struggle at night)
CALORIE RESTRICTION/WEIGHT LOSS: instead of elimination type diets, let’s focus on eating less, by eating more:
+PROTEIN + WATER + VEGGIES =
naturally increases satiation-> less calorie intake