Applied Nutrition for the Newcomer

By Razique M.

So you’ve decided to take control of your diet in order to lose weight or put on muscle. Congratulation on taking this first step towards better fitness. Although making this decision is an important part of your fitness journey, your journey had just begun. At this point, you may be left with several questions, such as:
* Where do I start?
* Do I have to play sports?
* Do I have to run in order to lose weight?
* Do I have to track my calories?
* What are calories anyway?

As with any project, beginning your fitness project requires discipline, organization and patience. When it comes to your health, your physical fitness, your athletic performance, and anything else to do with your body, you need to learn to take your time and understand how your body works, as well as how it acts for and against diets and training routines.
Why do I call fitness a « project » ? Because becoming more conscious about good dietary choices (learning what kinds of food to consume in moderation ; which foods will benefit your performance ; which foods will help you build muscle, etc...), educating your family about nutrition, and developing a proper routine is a real project. Nutrition is a fascinating science, one that is both very complex and very precise. Add in athletic performance and you end up with a huge literature which includes years of research and thousands of studies on athletic and applied nutrition. Where is one to even begin ?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Razique M.
• Release date: Jun 17, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311276582

Razique M.

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APPLIED NUTRITION FOR THE NEWCOMER

A Fit for Life publication - 2015

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Acknowledgements

To my growing number of readers; the ones who follow my work and push me to push me to be the best teacher possible, the ones who have sought advice, and the ones I have been able to guide and help.

Applied Nutrition for the Newcomer

Fit for Life - Razique M.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Food: What Does it Do?

Food: A Simple Definition

Food and Its Utilization by the Body

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Lipids

Micronutrients

Why Is It Hard to Lose Weight?

First of All… What Exactly Is Weight Loss?

Weight Loss, Fat Loss

Results: I Want Them Now!

Measuring

Observing

So…When?

Build Muscle

Gaining More Muscle

Becoming Leaner

Becoming Stronger

Boost Your Endurance

What Is Endurance Training?

How Can I Improve My Endurance?

Endurance Training and Weight Loss

Diet and Psychology

Diet: Eternal Equilibrium

Diet: Balance and Unbalance

Food and the Brain

Food, Weight Gain, and Fears

A Habit-Based System

Habits: A Simple Definition

The Importance of Habits

Set Up a Framework for Your Habits

Habits: Patience and Persistence

Can I Lose Habits?

Dietary Control: The Key to Success

Food for Thought

How Do I Become Flexible?

Food Choices

Learning, Educating Yourself, Educating Others

Afterword

References

Introduction

So you’ve decided to take control of your diet in order to lose weight or put on muscle. Congratulation on taking this first step towards better fitness. Although making this decision is an important part of your fitness journey, your journey had just begun. At this point, you may be left with several questions, such as:

Where do I start?

Do I have to play sports?

Do I have to run in order to lose weight?

Do I have to track my calories?

What are calories anyway?

As with any project, beginning your fitness project requires discipline, organization and patience. When it comes to your health, your physical fitness, your athletic performance, and anything else to do with your body, you need to learn to take your time and understand how your body works, as well as how it acts for and against diets and training routines.

Why do I call fitness a « project » ? Because becoming more conscious about good dietary choices (learning what kinds of food to consume in moderation ; which foods will benefit your performance ; which foods will help you build muscle, etc…), educating your family about nutrition, and developing a proper routine is a real project. Nutrition is a fascinating science, one that is both very complex and very precise. Add in athletic performance and you end up with a huge literature which includes years of research and thousands of studies on athletic and applied nutrition. Where is one to even begin ?

How to Plan This Project?

Here are some key points to think about when planning your fitness project :

Having a long-term vision (for instance, managing your weight for 5, 10, 15 years)

Learn to identify the necessary information (and ignore the unnecessary information)

Set small goals (for example : update your kitchen, drink more water)

Set big goals (for example : create a solid routine you’ll stick to on a weekly basis)

Be patient (weight loss is not a linear process)

Stay motivated

And most importantly, believe in yourself.

Through consistency and proper commitment, results will come. By seeing your fitness as a project, you'll become more analytical and a better observer; you'll become less emotional and will able to think more clearly so you can make the best decisions. For example, say you're currently in your third week of weight loss, but your mom’s birthday is coming up in a few days - what do you do?

This book will provide you with all the information you need to turn applied nutrition into your best ally for reaching your goals and achieving your potential.

Food: What Does It Do?