Burning fat and gaining muscle?
I’m 15, 6 feet tall and I weigh about 150 lbs which I think is a normal for my age. But the thing is I just feel shitty all the time. I’ve decided that I just want to improve my general health, work out more, eat healthy, gain some muscle, maybe while I’m at it try to get a 6 pack or something, etc.
I was thinking just eat raw foods and having a good source of protein everyday. Fish, chicken, etc. Then also do 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weight lifting. Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated.
Well Chris, I want to improve my overall lifestyle not just in terms of nutrition.
You probably feel "sh!tty" because of your diet. Having a six-pack won’t do much for your overall health.
Look at what is in your normal everyday diet and eliminate the following:
Soft drinks
Animal fat
Dairy products
All forms of sugary or starchy foods
Fast foods of any kind
Fried foods of any kind
Try to eat these healthy foods (or more of them):
Vegetables (dark green are best)
Fruits (apples, blueberries, strawberries, dates, figs, apricots)
Seeds (chia, sunflower, etc.)
Fish
Chicken
Soy (Tofu, Tempeh, Bean Curd)
Whole grain foods (bread, cereal, etc.)
Nuts in moderation (avoid peanuts)
Beans & Brown rice (as a great protein food)
Legumes
Also, drink enough water which depends on your level of activity and other factors. You should be drinking at the very least a few quarts of water every day. This is important and no, you shouldn’t be getting your water from water based beverages. You need to drink plain water.
Eating raw is best, but you can and should steam vegetables as needed. I find that certain vegetables are easier to eat and taste better when steamed. Also, you can throw fruits in a blender and add some whey protein for a great meal drink. After whey protein, I’d go with soy protein.
My rule of thumb when it comes to food is - "If it ain’t food, don’t eat it."
If you eat food, real food, not foods that come with a long list of added chemicals, you’re on the right track. Eat food that’s as close to its original state as you can.
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You probably feel "sh!tty" because of your diet. Having a six-pack won’t do much for your overall health.
Look at what is in your normal everyday diet and eliminate the following:
Soft drinks
Animal fat
Dairy products
All forms of sugary or starchy foods
Fast foods of any kind
Fried foods of any kind
Try to eat these healthy foods (or more of them):
Vegetables (dark green are best)
Fruits (apples, blueberries, strawberries, dates, figs, apricots)
Seeds (chia, sunflower, etc.)
Fish
Chicken
Soy (Tofu, Tempeh, Bean Curd)
Whole grain foods (bread, cereal, etc.)
Nuts in moderation (avoid peanuts)
Beans & Brown rice (as a great protein food)
Legumes
Also, drink enough water which depends on your level of activity and other factors. You should be drinking at the very least a few quarts of water every day. This is important and no, you shouldn’t be getting your water from water based beverages. You need to drink plain water.
Eating raw is best, but you can and should steam vegetables as needed. I find that certain vegetables are easier to eat and taste better when steamed. Also, you can throw fruits in a blender and add some whey protein for a great meal drink. After whey protein, I’d go with soy protein.
My rule of thumb when it comes to food is - "If it ain’t food, don’t eat it."
If you eat food, real food, not foods that come with a long list of added chemicals, you’re on the right track. Eat food that’s as close to its original state as you can.
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