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The Importance of Nutrition

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Let's talk nutrition! At the end of the day in order to lose, maintain, or gain weight, it all comes down to calories in vs calories out. Simply put, if you want to lose weight then eat fewer calories than your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and if you want to gain weight then eat more than your TDEE. By the way, for those of you who don't know, your TDEE is the number of calories you use and is based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and activity level throughout the day. If you want to know what your TDEE is you can use this TDEE Calculator . With that being said, "Are you really what you eat?" For the most part, I would say no you are not. Like I mentioned earlier, it all comes down to calories in vs calories out. At the end of the day, all the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats) are broken down into simple substances such as amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids respectively, that your body can utilize. So, as long as you meet your targe...
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3 Things To Consider

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When it comes to getting in the best shape of your life, there are 3 things you can't neglect. Those 3 things are REST , RECOVERY , and STIMULATION ! When you really break down what it takes to get that body you always wanted, the formula is actually quite simple. First, you need to exercise intensely enough to produce a stimulation that will cause your muscles to adapt. Secondly, you need to provide your body the nutrition it needs to recover. Last but not least, and maybe the most important is rest. By rest I mean sleep! Good quality sleep that will allow your muscles to grow and be ready for the next intense workout. Although we could go into much greater detail about the 3, each one is important in its own way and comprise the full aspect of getting to where you want to be.
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My Intro!!

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Hi everyone! My name is Jordan and I currently attend Lone Star College Cyfair . My love and passion for life has led me here to the fun and fascinating world of blogging (also its part of an assignment for school). Nonetheless, I love every aspect of life from pursuing dreams and goals to being the best person that I can be physically and mentally. I love everything about exercise and physical fitness and decided to blog about that since I am so passionate about it. I look forward to the wonderful journey of life ahead and I want everyone to remember that although the journey to a healthy you may seem long if you take things slow and steady, you'll be sure to win the race. Consistency is KEY!
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