How important is Good Nutrition?

Very important. Nutrition is the foundation of your overall health and fitness. It impacts:

• Energy levels

• Metabolism and weight management

• Muscle recovery and growth

• Immune function

• Mood, sleep, and hormone balance

  
  

Even with consistent exercise, poor nutrition can limit your progress, cause fatigue, increase injury risk, and affect long-term health.

🏋️‍♂️ Can You Out-Train a Bad Diet?

No—not sustainably. Here's why:

🔻 Short Term:

• You can burn off excess calories temporarily, but it’s inefficient. Junk food causes inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and hormonal imbalances that blunt your workout results.

🔻 Long Term:

• Over time, a bad diet:

  • Sabotages fat loss

  • Limits muscle gain

  • Increases the risk of chronic disease

  • Leads to burnout, cravings, and poor recovery

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In short: you can't outrun the impact of poor fuel—even the best workouts need support from good nutrition.

Here's a simple, no-fuss guide to clean eating and balancing meals to support your fitness and overall health:

✅ What to Eat More Of:

• Lean proteins: chicken, fish, eggs, tofu, legumes

• Whole grains: oats, brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat

• Healthy fats: avocado, olive oil, nuts, seeds

• Fruits & veggies: as colourful and varied as possible

• Water: stay well-hydrated, aim for 2–3L per day

❌ What to Limit:

• Processed snacks and fast food

• Sugary drinks and alcohol

• Refined carbs like white bread and pastries

• Packaged foods with long ingredient lists

  
  

🍽️ How to Balance a Meal

🥦 ½ plate veggies or fruit

🍗 ¼ plate lean protein

🍚 ¼ plate whole grain or starchy veg

🥑 Add a thumb of healthy fat

💧 Drink water with meals

📝 Example Meals:

• Breakfast: Oats + berries + almond butter + boiled egg

• Lunch: Grilled chicken + quinoa + spinach + olive oil

• Dinner: Baked salmon + sweet potato + broccoli + avocado

  
  

🔄 Tips for Staying Consistent:

• Meal prep 1–2 times a week

• Keep healthy snacks on hand (nuts, boiled eggs, fruit)

• Don’t aim for perfect—aim for better choices 80–90% of the time

  
  

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