Exercise is Not Enough

Do you hit the gym pretty hard? Are you seeing the results that you want? If not, there may be a simple reason why: you might not be eating the right types of foods. No matter how hard you work in the gym, you won't see results unless you eat a healthy diet.For most people, exercise simply is not enough. We all desire a healthy and fit body. However, some people mistakenly believe that if they exercise enough, they can eat whatever they want.As an experiment, find people whose bodies you admire and ask them how they keep such a good physique, and you’ll find they all have something in common – no matter what their workouts look like, they are likely all eating an extremely healthy diet. If you want a body like that, it is wise to use them as an example!What You Eat MattersWhat you eat really does matter. Read any fitness book or magazine and they will all tell you roughly the same thing. Getting the body of your dreams is roughly 80% diet, 10% exercise, and 10% genetics.This is the opposite of what most people expect. They believe that exercise is the biggest part of the equation for being physically fit. Yes, it is important to exercise, but it is a much smaller piece of the puzzle than most people think.The bottom line is that if you eat a healthy diet that includes plenty of lean protein, fruits and vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, and healthy fats you will reach your goals. Work with your weight loss coach to help you come up with a good plan for your needs.Not only that, but if you want to see results in the gym, you should eat like athletes and body builders do. They truly understand the science between food intake and achieving the results that you want.Maximize Your WorkoutsOnce you’ve mastered your eating habits, you can then focus on maximizing your workouts. The bottom line is that if you want to reshape your body you need to have a good combination of cardiovascular activity and visiting the weight room. Work with your trainer to come up with the best plan for your needs.As we have discussed, it is your eating habits that really matter. By committing to consistently eating a healthy diet, you will see results much sooner than by working out alone. Additionally, you will find that your gym time will take you much farther because you are providing your body with the right fuel. Without the right combination of foods, achieving the results that you want is very challenging, if not impossible.The highly qualified staff and doctors at Diet and Weight Loss Centers™ can help you create positive eating and lifestyle habits so you can meet your weight loss goals and keep the weight off long-term! Call 1-561-235-0100 for more information.