For many people, nutrition is the most challenging aspect of getting fit, yet it is probably the most important. Whether you’ve heard this thousands of times or never heard it before, it is a fact of fitness that YOU CAN’T OUT WORK A BAD DIET! Many have tried, many have failed.

I know, you love cookies, cakes, pies, doughnuts, candy, chips, soda, burgers, pizza, hot wings, beer, tequila….Ill stop there. Personally, I can destroy a mountain of warm, soft, chocolate chip cookies in record time, but their is a time for that. Think of your body as a 2017 Mercedes Benz and fill it with good, quality FUEL! FUEL YOUR BODY!

When you are making the necessary steps to get fit, you must eat foods that are conducive to your workouts to reap the maximum benefits of your hard work. Minimize the bad stuff and indulge in moderation. So, What should you eat? Check out this list of clean, nutritious fuel.

PROTEINS:
– [ ] chicken (skinless)
– [ ] beef (grass-fed if able)
– [ ] turkey
– [ ] fish
– [ ] lamb
– [ ] shrimp (and any seafood)
– [ ] pork (bacon, chops, roast, tenderloin)
– [ ] eggs
– [ ] low sodium beef/turkey jerky

VEGETABLES:
– [ ] spinach
– [ ] lettuce
– [ ] cucumber
– [ ] zuchinni
– [ ] bell peppers (all colors)
– [ ] peas
– [ ] corn
– [ ] carrots
– [ ] kale
– [ ] green beans
– [ ] asparagus
– [ ] broccoli
– [ ] cauliflower
– [ ] mixed greens
– [ ] collard greens
– [ ] cabbage
– [ ] garlic
– [ ] celery
– [ ] mustard greens
– [ ] turnip greens
– [ ] yellow squash
– [ ] radishes
– [ ] mushrooms

CARBOHYDRATES:
– [ ] sweet potatoes
– [ ] Red potatoes
– [ ] brown rice
– [ ] oatmeal
– [ ] beans
– [ ] Quinoa

FATS:
– [ ] avacado
– [ ] almonds
– [ ] pecans
– [ ] walnuts
– [ ] cashews
– [ ] natural/organic peanut butter
– [ ] coconut oil
– [ ] olive oil
– [ ] grass fed butter/whole organic butter

FRUITS:
– [ ] apples
– [ ] strawberries
– [ ] pears
– [ ] bananas
– [ ] oranges
– [ ] kiwi
– [ ] grapefruit
– [ ] peaches
– [ ] blueberries
– [ ] raspberries
– [ ] lemons
– [ ] limes

I plan to start a cooking series soon to provide examples of easy, clean meals.  Try to use low sodium seasonings or season with natural herbs and spices.

Be sure to drink plenty of water daily while you clean up those eating habits.

I hope this helps someone, somewhere

I’m just here to motivate you!

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Be Well!