About a year or so ago I planned on during a nutrition seminar focusing on the needs of teenagers and those seeking to best improve physical fitness for athletic performance and general well-being. What follows is a breakdown of what I had planned to discuss with a message for parents first, and then teens.
How many of us have thought about eating better to lose weight? How many of us have thought of eating less sugar to eat better? I have a very active sweet tooth and am raising both of my hands. Sugar is in nearly every food we eat. It occurs naturally. It is also added. Let’s talk about both and learn how to spot it.
Over the past year+ I have executed a nutrition / training plan that has culminated in some substantial physique changes. Moreover, I have continued to learn and refine my skills as a coach within the process. I am going to share that process, including many sub-topics of reference, in hope that you may find value or benefit from them. Feel free to skip to and read what you feel applicable or of interest, and for those seeking a more elaborate walkthrough I have linked a video where I discuss my cutting / peaking process in detail including what metrics I tracked and adjustments made along the way.
It is common for many to self-diagnose a “broken metabolism” or under functioning thyroid. Although a popular scapegoat, the thyroid is not the problem in many cases. Our thyroid simple monitors the rest of our internal environment and adjusts accordingly. I have heard it referenced as a thermostat for our metabolism.
Are you aware of your triggers and how they impact when and what you eat? Do any of the following sound familiar, or applicable to you:
• Stress eating
• Emotional eating
• Feeling out of control around certain foods
• Binge episodes
• Over indulgences on nights and weekends
