Nutrition
Working out for hours on end in the gym is useless unless you get the right food inside you.
You should aim to consume 5-6 "meals" each day. Small and often, rather than big and spaced out.
Protein will play a big part when trying to lose weight and also build muscle. Protein is an essential nutrient that is important to your health. Protein consists of chains of amino acids that are used by our bodies to grow muscles, hair, nails, skin and internal organs.
Diets rich in high protein foods are often recommended for athletes and body builders. In addition, many weight loss diets such as the Atkins diet prescribe a high protein, low carb diet.
Carbohydrates are also very important as they will provide you with the energy you use during the workout. We will be mostly eating carbs that are low GI, which means that they release their energy slowly so you don't feel hungry straight after.
Fats are important, but it must be the healthy kind from nuts, seeds and oils (olive and flaxseed)
Over the next few pages I will show you examples of your main 3 meals and healthy snacks for people on the go.
Click on the links below for example meals