Ok Relentless Bootcampers (and all other driven athletes)- one simple question: Do you have goals? If your answer is yes, read this.
Goals- whether they be weight-loss related, body fat related, muscle gain, training gains, emotionally driven, or just something personal, most likely food is incorporated into the mix. Food effects our mood, our recovery, our sleep, our training, our stress levels, so on and so on. Basically, it has a direct correlation with most everything that is going on with our bodies. Let's face it- you've heard it- you are what you eat. If you are eating fatty foods, well....
Now, what are you eating? Are you aware of EVERYTHING you are putting into your body on a daily basis? And are you aware of the effects an imbalance of food can have on your body? I'm guessing no. So I challenge you this- Food log. It's that simple. Write it down. Move the fork slowly away from your mouth, put it down, and pick up your pencil.
Why is food logging really THAT important? Well for one, it opens your eyes of what, how much, when, and why you are eating. Just seeing it on paper holds you accountable for what you put on that fork, and helps limit mindless grazing and snacks that we "forgot" we ate. Food logging can also help you realize certain habits you've developed in your eating and pin point areas that can use some changes. Having accountability to what you are eating can also help you avoid overeating or under eating, giving you a chance to have balanced meals throughout the day.
So my challenge to you- Start food logging and ask your coach to check it. Write it down, EVERYTHING, have someone else's eyes on it daily for feedback, BE SPECIFIC, and see what kind of changes you can make in your daily eating routine. Reaching health goals are not simply about choosing the right kinds of food to put into your body, but also how much, when and why.
Happy Writes! Happy Bites!!
Lizi
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