1. I SKIP THE BREAD AND EAT SALAD INSTEAD
- Grains in bread make me feel bloated
- Added butter and oil on bread is added calories I don’t want
- Eating a salad will keep me busy, it’s filling, and gives me healthy micronutrients
- I don’t use creamy dressing, I use vinegar, lemon, or a little extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar
2. PRE-HYDRATE
- To get a lot of water throughout the day I sip and don’t chug my water bottle (I chug upon waking or while working out)
- I start drinking water 30 minutes to 15 minutes before each meal to make sure I’m hydrated before I chow down
- Yes! I go pee a lot. But I’m constantly flushing my system, removing toxins, hydrating my skin, giving my body and brain vital fluid it needs!
3. I GO FOR TEQUILA OR BOURBON
- Instead of wine, beer, or a high calorie cocktail, I drink top-shelf spirits with an ice cube
- I always drink “Reposado” or “Anejo” Tequila with one or two ice cubes
- Scotch or Bourbon can be with ice or soda water (go for Single Malt) you will impress the guys with this choice 😉
4. PROTEIN & VEGGIES
- I go for whole foods, no creams, little oils, not breaded, not fried, only steamed or grilled, with very little or no oil!
- I shoot for 80% of my plate to be vegetables (minimum)
- General rule of thumb is roughly 1gram of protein per 1pound of body weight
5. FRUIT FOR DESERT
- I replace fresh fruit for dessert instead of cake, ice cream, or pie
- I’m not afraid of fructose it digests easily, is used as energy, is filling, and has fiber, which I need
- To improve digestion, I eat fruit first to kick that post-meal sweet tooth 🦷 💪🏻
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