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Eating for
Optimal Health and Exercise Performance
Lisa Reed
has a M.S. in Exercise Physiology and a concentration in Nutrition. She has
worked hand in hand with the dietitian at the United States Naval Academy, the
University of Florida and cooked and designed daily nutrition plans for Monica
Seles, the tennis icon. Currently, Lisa is developing a nutrition program at
the National Cathedral School in Washington, DC and consults on a one-on-one
basis.
Nutritional Consulting Through proper nutrition and planning, you’ll be able to energize your mind and body and look and feel good for life. Do you want to lose fat, increase muscle and increase your overall well-being? Do you want to learn how to make better food choices for your schedule and increase your quality of life? With nutritional consulting, I will incorporate your lifestyle and preferences to piece together individualized nutrition plans that suit your needs and goals.
Personal Workout Cards Personal Workout Cards are designed for those who need to spruce up your workouts and need a program to follow so you can do one on your own. Based upon your fitness level. I will email you the six week workout card via email or mail on an excel spreadsheet. Six-week individualized workout card: $70.
Contact Lisa
and sign up today! Think of your body like your car. You
must fill it up with the right kind of gas, or nutrients for it to perform at
it’s best. For top performance, you must be sure that sufficient amounts of
foods and other nutrients are put into the body's fuel tank. They supply energy
that is used up as the engine runs. 8 Simple Rules to
Follow… 1. Eat
frequent, small meals. By eating 6 times per day, my body is always burning calories, keeping my metabolism kicking (energy!), and preventing hunger and overeating at dinner. For the best results in terms of high energy level, diminished body fat, muscle growth, and good gastrointestinal health, you should be eating five to six 200 to 300 calorie meals per day. The longer you make your body wait between meals, the less efficient it becomes at burning fat, and the greater your chance of overeating when you finally allow yourself to have a meal.
2. Eat
Breakfast! Give your
metabolism a jump-start in the morning with a healthy meal. Breakfast will
replenish depleted glycogen stores, keep your head clear, your energy up, and
your concentration focused, even without coffee! No appetite in the morning?
I’ve got the perfect solution: How about a smoothie? (one cup milk, one scoop
protein powder +1 cup strawberries) They only take a minute, taste great, and
you can drink them on your way to school/work.
3.
Include protein with every meal. Protein
contains four calories per gram. However, even if you are counting calories, you
don’t need to limit your protein consumption.
It’s hard
for your body to convert protein to fat; ‘excess’ protein is used for energy.
To
promote optimal body composition, (i.e. lose fat without losing muscle,) you
should consume one serving (about 20-30 grams or 80-120 calories) of protein
with each meal. If this seems like a tall order, I highly recommend that you
consider using milk-based protein products to help meet your protein needs.
4.
Limit sugar consumption, processed foods in favor of complex carbohydrates. Limit
consumption of foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup! Eat whole
grains, legumes, pasta, and yams are among the best sources of complex
carbohydrates.
5.
Use Fresh Fare to Feel Full.
Fibrous
carbohydrates include green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers,
onions, peppers, and many other vegetables. Because fiber cannot be digested by
the human GI tract, it is passed as waste. It is, none the less, vital to good
health.
Inadequate dietary fiber leads to a sluggish GI tract, water retention,
bloating, constipation, and an increased risk of developing colon cancer.
Although adequate dietary fiber is paramount to a healthy colon, it is
calorically vacant. Hence, foods classified as fibrous carbohydrates can be
eaten all day, in enormous quantities, without causing any weight gain.
Choose
low glycemic index fruits. These include: cherries, plums, grapefruits, apples,
pears, grapes and peaches. Fruits with the highest indices (which you may want
to limit or eat in combination with low index foods) include bananas, papayas,
and mangoes.
6.
Include some fat with every meal. Fats are
important energy sources when stored glycogen is limited. Saturated fats,
derived from animal sources, have been shown to contribute to the development of
cardiovascular disease.
Polyunsaturated fats derived from plant sources are the healthier choice. Fat
should comprise approximately roughly 1/3 of your total caloric intake. Because
fat causes you to feel sated longer while stabilizing blood sugar levels, it
should be consumed with every meal.
If your
daily fare doesn’t contain enough fat and you find you must add fat to your
diet; Choose healthy plant sources like nuts, seeds, olive oil, sesame oil,
flaxseed oil, and avocado. Limit fried foods, fatty sauces and gravy, butter,
margarine, and processed meats. 7.
Drink a lot of water!
I
recommend active individual consume a minimum of half a gallon of water per day.
If you don’t like water, add lemon or lime to it.
Water makes up about
65% of the body's weight. A neat fact is that your your muscles are 75% water! I
carry a water bottle with me everywhere and drink atleast a gallon of water
every day.
*A well
hydrated body burns fat better!
8.
Modify Your Environment.
Go
through your cupboards and get rid of all the junk! If it’s not there, you won’t
be tempted to eat it. Instead, stock up on fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and
protein supplements to be kept on hand for snacks.
The
Best Daily Food Selections (should make up 80% of daily diet)
Basic
Protein Carbohydrates Fats 1)
Fish 1) Vegetables 1) Fish Fat Salmon,
Tuna, Cod 2) Mixed Beans 2) Flax oil 2)
Eggs(mostly whites) 3) Low GI Fruits 3)
Olive Oil 3)
Chicken Breast 4) Oatmeal/Oat Bran 4) Mixed Nuts 4)
Cottage Cheese 5) High-fiber whole 5) Beef/chicken/egg 5) Milk
Protein Isolates grain breads
6)
Whey-Casein Blends 6) Yams
7) Beef-
Lean Red Meat
Foods to Limit (eat 25% of the time)
Protein
Carbohydrates Fats 1) Fatty Meats 1) Regular Bread 1)Margarine 2) Fatty Dairy 2) Sugar Added 2)Butter 3) Most Lunch Meat 3) Most Cereals 3) Anything ‘hydrogenated’ 4) Fatty Milk 4) Soda 4)Heated/Fried Food 5) Fruit Juice 6) Bagels 7) Fruit Bars 8) Candy
Many factors contribute to being a successful athlete. Discipline and dedication are my most effective means of achieving year-round fitness goals, but good nutrition is an vital component of a winning program and a healthy lifestyle. |
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