Just because..

your on a diet and/or trying to change your eating habits, even trying to gain muscle, does not mean to not eat foods with fat in it. There is a difference, there are good fats and bad fats. Obviously bad fats are foods you get from Mcdonalds and other fast food chains. Good fats, that you need in your diet to help you put on muscle and to even help burn fat, yes i said BURN FAT are in Fish, Nuts, and Vegetable Oil for example. You need these omega 3 fatty acids to help lose weight and gain muscle. It seems weird and contradicting but its true. They are essential for your body, for a healthy immune system and for fuel to burn the bad fat. So make sure your putting these into your diet in moderation.

Tony Horton is a Genius..

Not only because he created the P90X workout, which is phenomenal by the way. You are gaining muscle and losing fat all different ways and getting in the best shape you have probably been in, in awhile. Tony Horton also knows how to eat right and lead by example. Today I was reading some status's from Real World Fit, Muscletech, Gaspari, and then I came across P90X.

"Eat well-balanced meals and remember that excessive calories, even if they are fat-free and high protein will turn to excess weight! No matter what the latest fad diet, extra calories equals extra weight!"

Now this seems pretty logical, Duh! But most people don't actual follow this day to day, I know sometimes I don't and its made me think. All those foods that say fat free and stuff like that, you think..."I can have some to munch on because no harm, no foul right?" What Tony Horton says here is absolutely true, if you think about working out in a day and the calories you consume..you think burning more calories then you eat, your losing weight, true. But what you don't usually think about is the "light" snacks that you enjoy because their fat free and healthy. Those usually consume AT LEAST 100 calories in them, most of the time people eat more then 1 portion because hey, its fat-free so no harm done. But as I read this I thought, this is totally true. All extra food no matter "fat free, etc" is still extra poundage in your body. I usually eat good and control my portions, but some days I find snacks that are "fat free or low in carbs and high in protein" so i think i can have a couple helpings because it won't hurt me. But then when results don't come as fast as I want them too, I only have 1 person to blame, myself. So take Tony Horton's advice, control your calorie intake and make sure your burning off more then you consume if losing weight is your goal. 

Super Lunch!!

This is a typical lunch for me.

 

got some salmon in there for great protein. Celery with no ranch, and organic salad with no dressing for my greens. Great eating, good portion, and filled me right up!

 

My Breakfast

The Breakfast Of Champions!

 

Now let me explain whats going on here :)

1. I cut up a banana and add that along with a handful of blackberries, raspberries, and cut up strawberries to a bowl and add 1 serving of oatmeal on top. No need for sugar here...berries provide the sweetness! Oatmeal and berries are crucial in a healthy diet (fiber, whole grain, vitamins, etc)

2. 2-3 Eggs depending on my workout that day. Excellent source of Vitamin D and protein!

3. About 15 mins before i eat this (usually when i start prepping everything) i drink my 16oz of water followed with a protein shake!