11/11/13
We are always striving to find the right balance between energy-in and energy-out. Diet is so important to the whole fitness process that it can NEVER be excluded out of your lifestyle routine.
I have written below a sample menu of some selections that could tempt your palate.
The "highlighted" words indicate level of importance. RED = Important! , GREEN = Must have , YELLOW = Caution! ( as we near the end of our day. We need 2 B aware of calories being consumed late at night )
Breakfast: (1/2) Whole Wheat Bagel ( can scoop out or not), eggs (scrambled or microwaved) and/or turkey bacon (1 slice)
Lunch: (2 Slices) of whole wheat bread with lean ham or turkey or Cup of soup vegetarian split pea, butternut squash ( no cream, can be flavored with Greek yogurt).
PM Snack: Pineapple slices, Pop Chips, peanut butter or soy butter on (1) slice whole grain bread. Hummus and (1) pita pocket.
Dinner: Chicken or Turkey meatballs, gnocchi, broccoli, kale or some other dark green vegetable
All meals are to consumed by water. You can also make a ration of 2/1 fizzy water to fruit juice. Please be mindful our alcohol late at night.
Please try and follow these recipes as close to the letter as possible. Portion control is the key. If you can manager this, your exercise journey will be that much more enjoyable and fruitful.
To your health.
Dr. Pigott
Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, Soccer Coach.
