HOW TO STAY ON TRACK WITH YOUR DIET

Regardless of your fitness goal: following a diet can be challenging. Without discipline, consistency, and adherence, most diets fail and people end up spinning their wheels over and over again. Below are helpful tips to help you stay on track with your diet!

TIP #1: COOK FOOD IN BULK

Meal prep and bulk preparing your food will keep you ready for each week. This will help you stay on track if you know you are going to be busy and you can easily go into the fridge and grab a meal. Pick one or two days out of the week to cook and you will be all ready to go.

TIP #2: CONSUME A VARIETY WHOLE FOODS

80% of your diet should consist of high quality and nutrient dense calories from whole food sources! This includes lean meats, eggs, fish, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Consuming a variety of foods will decrease food boredom and reduce cravings. The remaining 20% can consist of lower quality foods you enjoy in moderation.

TIP #3: FOOD SCALE

The scale doesn't lie, your feelings do! Utilizing a food scale for weighing your food portions is essential to make sure you are accurately tracking your food intake and not estimating. This will help you stay consistent with your diet and you will know exactly how much food you are eating daily.

TIP #4: FOOD TRACKING APPLICATION

Tracking your daily dietary intake of all foods you eat is an essential component to ensure you are on target with your macronutrient goals and being successful. It is recommended to use the application Cronometer. Cronometer enables you to scan the barcode of each food product and provide the relevant nutrition facts. Also, it has the best accuracy for making flexible meal substitutions when needed.

TIP #5: FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

There is not a best nutrition plan for everyone. The best nutrition plan is the one you can adhere to and stay consistent with. In the beginning: you may have to experiment a little bit to find a nutrition plan that is sustainable with your lifestyle and goals. The diet must be enjoyable in the sense you are not force feeding yourself meals that you do not like. There is enough tasty and nutritious food out there to find something you can enjoy daily!

TIP #6: HIRE A COACH

A valuable asset to help you achieve your fitness goals and stay on track with your diet is to hire a coach. This provides you with professional accountability and takes the stress and guesswork out of trying to do everything yourself. Having another set of eyes will guide you in the correct direction and personalize the nutrition plan to keep you on track as you make progress.

SUMMARY

Overall, there is no magic supplement or quick fix to achieve your desired body composition. The magic is in the work! Remember why you started and prioritize your goals! Gaining muscle or reaching a new low body fat percentage is not supposed to be easy. Embrace the challenge, find what works best for you, and reach new heights!