Buy in questions – questions to ask the group:
How many of you are excited to learn something new about nutrition?
How many of you just had nothing to do on a Thursday night? 🙂
What I’m going to teach you…
Basics of nutrition
– What is protein
– What is fat
– What are carbs
Good proteins
– Grass fed, free range…
Why:
– We are what we eat eats!
Good fats
– Grass fed, free range…
Why:
– Quality fats come from animals that eat greens. Think fish.
Good carbs
Good question.
– Carbs are good only at the right time.
– Carbs are good only at the right what?
– Would you put gas into a car with a full tank?
How often to eat…
– When are you hungry?
– A good rule of thumb is every 3 hours.
When is a bad time to eat?
– Never!
– All that matters is what and timing.
Micro meal timing (one meal)
– How to think… Proteins and fats first.
– Then carbs (if necessary).
Macro meal timing (full day)
– When do you workout?
– Does your body know that it needs carbs before you workout?
–Post workout nutrition!–
– quick digesting protein and sugar.
– I use Progenex and something with dextrose (Gatorade, or Now Foods Dextrose powder).
What are your goals?
– Weight/fat loss?
– Performance?
– Both?
Where to shop…
– At the farm or butcher.
– Source your foods.
– Buy a cow with friends.
Water
– .75 ounces per pound of body weight.
Questions…
Kaitlyn asks:
If you are going to eat something unhealthy, is there an optimal time to do so? Right after a workout, earlier in the day, paired with something healthy?
Natalie asks:
Here is my question, what kind of affect does prolonged low carbohydrate eating have on your thyroid or adrenals?
Kellie asks:
Tips on the perfect diet plan to get the most out of crossfit and tone up/lose weight.
How to eat to stay satisfied and energized throughout the day and avoid the cravings for junk food!
