Each week, I publish a list of best fitness articles from the previous week. These articles range from a wide variety of topics like nutrition, training, stress management, weight loss, general health, recipes, etc. Here is the list from the week of June 12 – June 18.
1. Real Food Isn’t Complicated: Courtesy of Walter Dorey on Breaking Muscle
Our society loves to put labels on food products like “all natural” and “gluten free” as if that’s supposed to mean it’s healthy. I’m never one to be too restrictive on what someone eats, but if you want to see results with the way your body looks, the majority of your food should come from whole sources. Processed foods should be limited. In this article, Walter talks about what real food actually is and how you can start adding into your diet.
2. Create The Perfect Meal With This Simple 5 Step Guide: Courtesy of Dr. John Berardi on Precision Nutrition
One of the hardest things to do week in and week out is add variety to your meals. Some people, like myself, could eat the same thing each and every day and be totally fine. Others, like my wife, may only be able to eat the same meal a few times before needing to switch it up. Enter the perfect meal template. In this article, Dr. Berardi shares 5 simple steps that you can use to create the perfect meal. The great thing is this template can be used to create 100s of different meals!
3. 15 Ways To Reduce Your Carbohydrate Intake: Courtesy of Franziska Spritzler on Authority Nutrition
Carbohydrates can be a tricky nutrient. If you’re someone who’s very active you will benefit from having a moderate amount of carbs in your diet. On the other hand, if you aren’t very active throughout the week or have a sedentary job you would benefit more from cutting back on carbs. In this article, Franziska shows you 15 easy ways to reduce your carbohydrate intake.
4. Do You Rely On The Scale For Self-Worth: Courtesy of Jill Coleman on Jillfit
People put a lot of merit into what the scale says. The thing is, our weight fluctuates daily depending on several factors like what we ate the night before or how much water we’ve had. While the scale is a useful tool, it shouldn’t be relied upon to determine whether you are successful or not. In this article, Jill talks about why she doesn’t rely on the scale and why focusing on behavior is the most important thing you can do for yourself.
5. How To Reduce Your Risk Of Injury: Courtesy of Ann Wendel on Girls Gone Strong
Injuries have plagued everyone at some point or another in life. They can be frustrating and hold us back from the activities we love and enjoy. Instead of ignoring injury risk, a better strategy would be to plan ahead and prepare your body to handle whatever life may throw at it which will ultimately reduce your risk. In this article, Ann talks about how strength training can help you do this and which exercises are best.
Breakfast Recipe Of The Week: Sweet Potato Hash With Sausage And Eggs
