Raw Fuel for the Body

Raw Fuel for the Body
When you exercise there are 2 key elements you need for
optimal results. They are:

1. Proper Rest

2. Optimal & Quality Nutrients

*******************************************************

Warning! Not supplying your body with these two elements
can be detrimental to your health in any case especially
when attempting to exercise.

*******************************************************

Here are the action steps to these two key elements:

1. Proper Rest

a. Get 6 ' 8 hours of sleep

Now, I don't believe everyone needs the 'ol 8 hours thing.
However, when you workout hard you'll need more sleep.
Just keep this in mind.

b. Take at least one 20 minute nap a day

Naps are not just for kids. In fact, adults need them more
so than kids in my opinion (maybe it's just me). Anywho,
getting a 20 minute napper will help give your body the
extra rest it needs to repair itself.

*c. Meditate 1-2 times a day

Meditation is a must in my opinion. Meditating helps calm
the mind and gives your body the energy it needs to repair
and rebuild itself.

2. Optimal & Quality Nutrients

a. Eat 4-6 servings of vegetables daily

Yes, 4-6 servings is what you need anyway, but especially
when you workout even more. Vegetables give your body the
proper nutrients it needs to repair your muscles.

Also, potatoes, corn, and peas are NOT vegetables. Try
vegetables like spinach, broccoli, cucumbers, peppers,
cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, etc.

b. Take a multi-vitamin and multi-mineral every day

Again, this is a must, but especially when working out
hard. Multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplements will
help drive the nutrients you're losing from exercise back
into your muscles where they can be utilized for repair and
growth.

c. Eat 5-6 times a day

Yes, you've heard this from me before because this never
changes. You should be eating every 3 hours like clock
work. For our purposes today know that you need to get the
proper and adequate amounts of nutrients in your
system...eating every 3 hours ensures you're doing that.

*******************************************************

Note: You do NOT need to add protein shakes or protein bars
to your diet.

Yes, your body needs protein. However, eating the
vegetables I stated above will give you plenty of protein.

If you still feel like you're lacking in the protein
department eat a handful or two of nuts for a snack. Nuts
will give you plenty of protein to lift your levels if that
concerns you.

*******************************************************

So there you have it ' 6 simple action steps to take if you
want optimum results from your workouts.

Print this, re-read it, and take massive action!

----------------------------------------------------
Weston Lyon, KING of the Functional Fitness Jungle, is
widely recognized as a leading expert on functional
fitness. You can receive Weston's weekly tips and FREE
e-book at http://www.westonlyon.com