The Best Diet Ever 6/84

For most people, this could be the big one, the one thing that can really spark them into some real change. They have a good exercise program and are going to the gym but they just need to figure out their nutrition so that they can finally get the inches off (or on). If they just could find that one diet program that could help them then they could finally have the body that they've always wanted. Well today I'm going to tell you all about it.

There are tons of different diets out there; low carb/keto, paleo, vegan and vegetarian, and everything in between. And guess what, there are people in every single one of the camps who are extremely healthy, lean, athletic individuals. Each one of them will probably tell you that their diet is the best and if you want to be healthy, lean, and athletic also then you should do what they do. Here's the thing though, they are all right but they are all wrong as well. The reason that that diet worked for them is simply because it is the one that they were able to stick to and be consistent with. That, by far, is the single most important aspect of any diet.

Sorry if I got your hopes up with some innovative new research or something but the point here is that you need to find what works for you. Want to do Paleo? Sweet, do it and stick with it. Does being vegan work for you? Sweet, then stick to it. Those two diets are almost exact opposites in practice but they can both work if you just do them for a long time and eat the right amount of food for your body!

If you are starting from ground zero this is what I would do. First, figure out how many calories you need to eat every day using My Fitness Pal or any other website that will calculate your BMR and activity level. Then, start with a diet that is pretty moderate in protein, carbs, and fat. According to Dr. John Berardi of Precision Nutrition and also the team at Renaissance Periodization, something like this moderate diet is the one that is the easiest and most effective for most people (it is also what I do). If we're looking at percentages that could be something like 30% protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fat. Start here and make notes on how you feel day in and day out for a baseline. If you start progressing towards your goals then just stick with that! If it's not working for you then adjust your diet by trying higher carb/ low fat and low carb/high fat. If you find that one is easier for you to stick to and makes you feel better then do that one. It's that simple. At that point you just need to make sure you're eating the correct amount of calories and you will start moving in the right direction. I promise.

I'll leave you with a few tips that I give to all of my clients

1. Eat protein with every meal. Protein is very satiating and is necessary to build muscle on a bulk or maintain muscle on a cut. This should be a top priority.

2. Eat veggies with every meal. Sometimes eat them raw and sometimes eat them cooked, both have their benefits.  This tip will not only be healthy but it will help you fill up faster if you're cutting.

3. Eat carbs and protein before and after your workout. This will be your fuel and your recovery. Avoid a lot of fat at these two meals because that will slow down digestion time which slows down how fast your muscles receive those nutrients. You can eat carbs at other times as well but make sure to get some here. Space your fat out in your remaining meals.

Well there you have it, now go out an find the best diet for yourself. You owe it to yourself to be as healthy as you possibly can. If you need help or don't know where to start then please reach out to me and I'll get you the help you need. Don't forget, if you want to be the first to hear about new posts, new programs, and get discounts on paid services, make sure to leave your email in the space above and join my Newsletter list! The list is growing rapidly so don't miss out!

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