The "Facts of Life"

Okay. A woman found my blog and after reading my entries about ABS, she decided to call me. We talked for what seemed like hours. Great woman, very spunky, seems like a lot of fun, and very motivated. However, she was extremely frustrated with that fact that she has been trying for months and months to do her best to define her abdominal muscles to achieve that ever-so-desireable 6 pack; but to no avail. So after talking about her exercise regime, I came to the conclusion that she simply is not eating clean. And by eating "clean" I mean this: You can't cancel out a Big Mac and fries with a workout -- or even two workouts. Fitness conscious women know that what you eat is responsible for the way you look. When you eat clean, you will shed superfluous fat like there's no tomorrow. Even morbidly obese people who have adopted the clean-eating lifestyle have enjoyed a whole new existence with not only lower body fat levels but also with a healthier body and the prospect of living a longer, happier life. Proper nutrition will bring out your lean muscle and help your abs pop just the way you want them. Of course, and as always, maintaining a good cardio and weight training routine will get you there even faster. So for clean eating I mean this...

- Eat six small meals per day.
- Eat lean protein and complex carbohydrates at every meal.
- Lean protein = lean poultry, fish, egg whites, soy beans, legumes, lentils,
and limited nuts.
- Complex carbohydrates = fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains.
- Drink plenty of water every day. At least 3 liters.
- Avoid all processed, refined and chemically charged foods.
- Avoid sugars, except for naturally occurring sugars in fruit.
- Avoid trans and saturated fats.
- Avoid sodas and juices since they contain loads of sugar, either fake or real.
- Limit treats to one per week rather than an entire day.

Perseverance is the key. If you are regular with your workouts and consistent with your clean eating, you will succeed. There can be no other result. So when you are feeling too lazy, tired, or whatever the excuse may be to go to the gym....go to the gym. Don't feel like eating clean today? Eat clean today.

"If I lack the courage to start, I have already finished."