I STRUGGLE WITH... PREPARING MEALS AND HEALTHY RECIPES

I STRUGGLE WITH...
PREPARING MEALS AND HEALTHY RECIPES

HEALTHY RECIPES

We get it: Finding, cooking, and eating fitness-friendly foods can be time-consuming and expensive. Healthy food also has the reputation of being tasteless and boring. With all these healthy-eating hardships, it's no wonder so many people struggle to meet their health and fitness goals! We want you to know, however, that fueling your body with good food is possible. And, once you get the hang of it, can be downright easy!

We have all the tools that can help you figure out the best ways to eat the right food in the right amounts for your goals—whether you want to lose a few pounds, or gain 20. Yes, it'll take a little work on your part, but eating well will soon become second nature. If you do happen to revert back to your old ways—it happens to the best of us—you'll quickly realize you have more energy and perform better since fine-tuning your nutrition. It will be an eye-opening confirmation in which you ask yourself, "Why haven't I always eaten like this?"

Although it's not going to happen overnight, there are steps you can take to immediately make progress:

• Commit to making better food choices.
• Prioritize time to prepare food.
• Bring healthy food choices with you to school and work.
• Shop smart.
• Buy food you know you like.
• Try new recipes.

WHY HEALTHY EATING MATTERS

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of preparing meals and healthy recipes, it's important to know why eating healthy food matters. The most important reason is that eating healthy food is just plain good for you. Balanced meals that contain carbs, fats, protein, and lots ofvitamins and minerals will make your body work well and feel great. In essence, your body works best when it's fueled with good food.

For your physique goals, it's vital to realize that what you put into your body is every bit as important (if not more) as what you do in the gym. You can work out hard, but if you eat too many calories, too few calories, or the wrong types of food, your goals will be ultraslow in coming, if at all. Bottom line: Your nutrition will make those changes you want to see in your body.