Have you ever been trying to do everything you should in your workouts but you just haven’t been getting the results? The thing is, you can’t out-stretch a bad diet however hard you push it at the gym. Food has a major influence on your workout — no matter if you are working on muscle gain or weight loss or just keeping fit.

But let’s face it: nutrition is an ambiguous thing. "Stay off carbs", "Eat more protein," "Diet plant-based." There’s just so much to be contradicted on this topic you would be lost! In this guide, we’re breaking through the hype to provide you with incredibly practical, straightforward nutrition tips that will work for you.

How Good Nutrition Is the Piece of the Puzzle That We Have Missed. And if you’re going to all the trouble to get some exercise done, and you’re forgetting about what’s next, you’re already running up a mountain. You deserve the right fuel to heal, develop, and operate at peak efficiency. And you might waste all that time at the gym without proper nutrition.

"But I’m Too Busy to Be Responsible for Nutrition". Let’s face it, life gets busy. Meal prep can feel like a big task when you have a million other things to do. The good news, though, is that it doesn’t require a time-consuming or elaborate diet to get results. Quite simply, proper nutrition will improve the quality of your life.

Quick Nutrition Tricks to Keep You Going Strong

Now that we have the rationale behind why your body needs food, here are some tips you can put into action today to start feeding your body right.

1. Protein should be your priority

Whether you want to gain muscle or shed fat, protein is your best friend. So why? Protein restores and builds your muscles after you exercise and gives you energy throughout the day. Try to have a lean protein source, such as chicken, tofu, eggs or fish at every meal. This will not only aid in your health, but you will avoid those annoying mid-afternoon cravings.

2. Fear Not The Carbs. Only Choose the Correct Ones

Carbs are so often considered a bad food for you but if you’re an active person, they’re necessary for energy. But it’s all about having complex carbs (whole grains, sweet potatoes, vegetables, etc.) as opposed to refined carbs (think white bread, candy bars). There are also nutritious carbs that give you sustained energy, and stabilize your blood sugar.

3. Good Fat Is Not the Problem (Forget About It) Healthy fat is not the enemy

We’ve condemned fat for so long, but it’s an essential ingredient to any healthy diet. Gut-friendly fats such as the fats in avocados, nuts, and olive oil assist in hormone production, brain function, and nutrient absorption. They also keep you full between bites. Just pay attention to portions, as fats are more calorie dense than protein or carbs.

4. Hydration is the Secret

It’s easy to get focused on just food, and not think about drinking water. Digestion, muscles and energy levels all depend on water. : Try for 8 cups a day or more if you’re exercising a lot. You can get dehydrated fast and make you feel lazy and hungry, so have a water bottle on hand!

5. You Can’t Do This Without Listening to Your Body!

Your body knows better than you. The body is yours to signal when it’s in need of additional nutrients, such as a particular food, or you are tired. You can even learn to listen to your body signals to better navigate your nutritional decisions. Remember, it’s not perfect, it’s in-between. Don’t worry about guilt over your sweets, because they can be eaten in moderation!

What About Supplements? Have You Needed Them?

And we mention supplements when we talk about nutrition, but are they really required? In this guide, you'll learn when (and whether) you should be spending your money on supplements and how they can benefit your diet and overall nutrition.

Final Thoughts: Small Changes, Big Impact!

You don’t need a crazy, complicated diet to see progress. There are a few quick tricks that you can do to make your nutrition and wellbeing better, like adding protein, eating the right carbs, and drinking enough water. Then, you’ll be better able, better-focused and better equipped to do anything. So go easy, stay consistent, and notice how good nutrition treat your body!

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