How To Get A Six Pack

Okay, so now that we have the principle of why I’m going to give you some recommendations, now we have to determine WHAT to do next.  What are you going to consume if you are going to “eat like a pig to be healthy”?  Rest assured, you will not have to prep tons of “gruel” in order to get into fantastic shape, but preparation will be key to your adequate nutrition intake (aka eating).

I shared in my  that the ideal ratio of a pig is 85% carbohydrate and 15% protein.  Now, those ratios are all well in good for an animal, but let’s get real, folks, you need essential fats to sustain life and maintain brain function (as well as a bevvy of other health benefits).  Rather than providing you with a great disservice by giving a generalized meal plan (because nutrition is NOT a one sizes fits all), I can give you some general food choices that would be fit for a pig and even better for the best in you.

GRAINS – Examples:  Oats, brown rice, barley, whole wheat, etc.   Aw, man, this stuff is gonna be your saving grace for energy production.  Too often people get swept up in the latest diet fad (i.e. Ass-kins Low-Carb, Gluten-free, etc.) that they lose sight of what is REALLY best for longevity and great health.  Remember this rule though:

That’s right, I completely took liberties on the English language, but by me butchering proper grammar, you may never forget the golden rule.  And, to be honest, this rule can apply to ALL food.  But, even better suited towards grains.  Often, I have had clients come to me on what is good and what is not good.  First ask this:  How much is it processed?

If it is processed even a little, then chances are pretty slim that it’s best for you.  So, quick oats packaged in convenient paper sleeves are NOT best for you.  BUT, whole oats are EXCELLENT for you.  And, that mean, whole oats without a bunch of sweeteners, fruity-gimmicks and all other forms of hullabaloo that serve your body no good.

VEGETABLES – Examples:  Broccoli, leafy greens, asparagus, celery, beets, etc.  I cannot state enough about the importance of consuming an assorted variety of ridiculous quantities of vegetables.  This food category is underestimated and more preventable chronic conditions, maladies and diseases could be avoided if only more people would eat more vegetables.  Bold statement?!  Hell, yes, and if you don’t believe me, then continue to eat your shit diet of fast food, fatty meats and horse manure, because by the time you realize I’m right, it may be too late.

Here are 2 general rules for vegetable consumption:

Vegetables are packed full of quality nutrients, vitamins and minerals with a low-impact on your calorie intake.  That’s right, you can eat a shit-ton of this stuff and you aren’t going to get fat.  Please proceed with caution and execute moderation on any one vegetable.  Everyone will respond differently to a variety of vegetables.  Go to town on vegetables, ’cause they will take you through a lifetime of happiness, unbounded energy and decrease your chances of disease.

FRUITS – Examples:  Apples, oranges, bananas, berries, etc.  Fruit is the dessert that nature has prepared for you.  Would you really want to offend Mother Nature by not eating her dessert?!  We are a society with a bent on highly processed sweets when we clearly have a better, more healthier alternative in fruit.  By simply substituting fruit for your crap dessert, you will satisfy your sweet tooth for longer, keep your calories intake at an optimal level and develop smarter taste buds (by eating healthy, your tongue becomes better suited to grains, vegetables and fruits rather than highly processed garbage).  Rule for fruits:

 -Dale L. Roberts Check out my  and follow me on Twitter  What are foods do you currently eat?  What diet has been your most successful?  Has that diet been a good long-term committment?  Or, has that diet been a quick fix?  Have you been able to maintain your losses or fitness momentum since beginning that diet?  Comments!

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