Eat Right

A couple days ago someone told me that they liked weightlifting because they could eat whatever they wanted, compared to crossfit where they actually had to watch their diet to perform well. I just shook my head and smiled.

The word diet means “the kinds of foods that a personally habitually eats” (wiki). It doesn’t matter what sport you are in, or even if you aren’t in a sport, your diet should be as close to clean as possible. Our bodies are not meant to consume all this processed junk that is part of the SAD (Standard American Diet). Our minds are more productive when we intake proper nutrition and our bodies provenly perform better when nourished.

If you aren’t watching what you put in your body then you obviously don’t want the full benefits that weightlifting (or life) has to offer. Sure the temptation is great, but deep down we all know what good food is. We all know that broccoli is better for us than a big mac. If you don’t know what real food is then you should really look into it. I’m sure that you reading this have an iPhone, iPod, or some other internet source. Go ahead and google what real food is, and then go ahead and incorporate it into your diet. I promise you will feel more energized and productive within a few days.

Moral of the story: if you want the full benefits of anything then you need to eat right.

Watch out for a more in-depth blog on good food and nutrition soon!

-Liz