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Balancing Exercise And Eating:
2 Tips For Achieving That Balance
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Diet and exercise often go hand in hand, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. It’s often assumed that you need to eat less and move more to be healthy, but this isn’t always the case.
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If you’re serious about exercise, it’s essential to have a healthy attitude to nutrition.
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You will need to understand how to fuel your body so that you can get the best out of it.
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1. Exercising for Weight Loss
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If you’re trying to lose weight and you’re overweight or obese, it is wise to keep an eye on your diet at the same time as increasing the amount of exercise you do.
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But don’t fall into the trap of trying to lose a lot of weight very quickly by drastically reducing your calorie intake and trying to sweat it out at the gym at every available opportunity.
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If you do this, you’re likely to achieve results that are unsustainable. In addition, you’ll run the risk of hitting a wall and succumbing to exhaustion and fatigue.
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Instead of trying to survive on thin air, stick to a healthy eating plan provided by a trainer or your doctor. You can control portion sizes and choose the right foods. Doing so, you’ll still lose weight by combining healthy eating and exercise. You won’t be starving and craving everything you can’t eat all the time.
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If you’re trying to lose weight and you’re overweight or obese, it is wise to keep an eye on your diet at the same time as increasing the amount of exercise you do.
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2. Exercising for Improved Fitness
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Not everyone who exercises wants to lose weight. In fact, many want to get fitter and stronger. Many people enjoy the feeling going for a jog, a swim or a cycle gives them.
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When you’re not trying to lose weight, and you’re training on a regular basis to try and increase your stamina, your diet is of paramount importance.
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The food you eat acts as the fuel for your body, and you need to make sure you’ve got enough in the tank to see you through.
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Stock up on complex carbohydrates in the run up to a long or intense session. Snack on foods like bananas and nuts to give you a quick burst of energy.
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Good examples of complex carbohydrates which release energy over a prolonged period of time include wholemeal bread and brown rice and pasta.
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Step up your protein intake if you’re keen to build lean muscle mass by eating more eggs, meat, fish, and poultry.
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As well as adapting your diet, you may consider taking endurance supplements for runners or adding protein shakes or additional vitamins or minerals to your diet.
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If you’re not sure whether to do this, or what to buy, seek advice from your trainer. It’s important to tailor your diet to your activity levels and your training expectations.
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If you want your body to move and perform, you need to make sure that you prepare it correctly. Even if you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important that you give your body enough fuel to enable it to produce energy.
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If you’re new to exercise, take advice from a trainer, your doctor or a nutritionist to help you plan a healthy eating program. This program needs to fit in with your lifestyle and your training regime.
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Share with us below your challenges, experiences and tips on balancing exercise and eating!
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