Eating the Right Way for You

“A healthy outside starts on the inside.”

Robert Urich

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I have always had an emotional attachment to food. My close family and friends would tell you that I am the poster child for the term “hangry”. Whenever I’m hungry, my body and mind seemingly just shut down. I frequently describe this feeling as “withering away”.

I instinctively developed the habit of eating whatever I wanted as soon as I could to prevent feeling weak and “hangry”. I’m a picky eater, so I would usually eat chicken nuggets, desserts, and pretty much anything else a 6-year-old would die for. Around the age of 16, I started to notice my metabolism slowing down. This lead to the start of me limiting my food intake and increasing exercise in an unhealthy way.

Several months ago, I noticed that I wasn’t getting the results I wanted in the gym, and eventually determined that this was because I was not eating properly. I wasn’t eating enough, and when I did eat, I didn’t eat the right foods. Since then, I have done extensive research on how to eat correctly, not only so that I can reach my fitness goals but also because I simply wanted to feel better. Today, I’m going to share some of my research with you so that you can feel your best!

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Tip #1: Calculate Your Macros

The three macronutrients are fat, protein, and carbohydrates. It’s important to calculate and track your macros to ensure that you are taking in the proper amount of each. I highly recommend downloading the MyFitnessPal app because it calculates your individual macro goals by asking you questions about your current weight, desired weight, and activity level. However, for those like me who like to understand the “why” and “how” behind everything, I’m going to attach a link to the blog I read that explains the math behind determining what your macros should be.

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https://www.idealfit.com/blog/counting-macros/

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Tip #2: Eat the Right Foods

Below are images that lists healthy foods under each macro category. Choosing the right kinds of food will make you feel healthier, help you meet your goals, and sustain the feeling of satisfaction (feeling full).

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It Worked for Me

Here are some things I changed for myself in addition to the two tips mentioned above:

• Mentally, I don’t tell myself that I can’t eat certain foods because I’ve realized that this actually makes me crave those foods more.
• Everything is good in moderation, so I don’t allow myself to feel guilty about treating myself every now and then.
• Take small steps into changing your eating habits rather than cutting everything off cold turkey.

Now that I have started eating the right amount of calories by eating the right type of food, I don’t crave junk food anymore. In fact, I actually crave healthy foods. Not only do I feel better, but my skin is glowing, I’m more focused, and best of all, I’m finally getting the fitness results I want. Changing my eating habits was a process for me, but once I finally implemented the information above, I realized that eating right doesn’t have to be hard at all.