Part of National Nutrition Month 2012
Almost everyone is familiar with the famous movie scene from Rocky, in which Sylvester Stallone’s character displays is his exceptional physical ability by quickly scaling the steps of the famous Philadelphia Museum of Art and ending with his hands up in victory. Don't we all want that feeling of invincibility and triumph after a workout?
Like Rocky, reaching your fitness goals requires motivation, dedication and planning. The foods you consume and your fitness level are factors that can be manipulated to improve your health status. Not everyone aspires to be a hard-core athlete like Rocky but most of us primarily are concerned with reaching a healthy body weight. A great start toward reaching that goal is improving your diet.
- Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables
- Make at least half of your grains whole grains
- Vary your protein sources by including nuts, beans and seafood and choose lean or low-fat poultry or meat options
- Switch to fat-free or low (1%) milk
- Choose oils with high amounts of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat and low levels of saturated fat
By making these alterations and choosing low-calorie snacks during the day you can rid excess empty calories from your diet. This calorie deficit paired with regular physical activity can result in significant weight-loss.
So, in order for you to reach your own weight loss goals and experience your own Rocky moment of triumph start by getting your plate into shape. With time your body will have no option but to get into shape as well.
References
RockyArte (Photographer). (n.d.). Rocky Balboa [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.arteyfotografia.com/ar/1913/fotos/15262/
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