Be A Healthy Role Model At All Times

I know this is sort of a "no brainer" but its important to remember that people are watching you all of the time and that as a fitness professional you are constantly making an impact on others. I was at the grocery store the other day. I put all of my items on the conveyer belt and I was waiting for my turn to pay for my items. This really nice middle aged woman was in front of me. She glanced at my items and said, "Wow, you sure look like a healthy person." I glanced over at her items in front of me and saw that her items mainly consisted of canned goods, frozen weight watchers meals and other various convenience processed foods.

I looked down at my items and noticed that my items did consist of all fresh vegetables and fruits. Of course these types of encounters are always a nice lead in about what you do for a living. After we struck up a conversation I told her that I was a personal trainer and handed her my business card. I told her about my Complimentary newsletter and answered a few of her other questions regarding exercise and food. Then I went on to say that I know that cooking and shopping is time consuming but in the end it is worthwhile because we only have one body and I believe that my body is worth "real food etc."

These types of encounters happen to me on a regular basis. So, always be prepared, always have business cards with you and remember that by simply being a healthy role model many people will automatically gravitate towards you and want to ask you health and fitness questions.

Be A Healthy Role Model At All Times

I know this is sort of a "no brainer" but its important to remember that people are watching you all of the time and that as a fitness professional you are constantly making an impact on others. I was at the grocery store the other day. I put all of my items on the conveyer belt and I was waiting for my turn to pay for my items. This really nice middle aged woman was in front of me. She glanced at my items and said, "Wow, you sure look like a healthy person." I glanced over at her items in front of me and saw that her items mainly consisted of canned goods, frozen weight watchers meals and other various convenience processed foods.

I looked down at my items and noticed that my items did consist of all fresh vegetables and fruits. Of course these types of encounters are always a nice lead in about what you do for a living. After we struck up a conversation I told her that I was a personal trainer and handed her my business card. I told her about my Complimentary newsletter and answered a few of her other questions regarding exercise and food. Then I went on to say that I know that cooking and shopping is time consuming but in the end it is worthwhile because we only have one body and I believe that my body is worth "real food etc."

These types of encounters happen to me on a regular basis. So, always be prepared, always have business cards with you and remember that by simply being a healthy role model many people will automatically gravitate towards you and want to ask you health and fitness questions.

ABC's of Food

Here's a list of the best foods to eat. "A-list" foods are super, "B-list" are average. Avoid C-list foods and don't eat F-List foods. Be sure to eat the Extra Credit foods, as they're super-healthy and good for you.
A-List Foods

Compatible with human biology: few allergic reactions, nutrient dense, contains essential nutrients.
Low-glycemic
Non-inflammatory and don't provoke cortisol/stress
Vegetables, fruit - 5-10 servings a day
Meat, fish, poultry - 3-3 ounce servings daily
Eggs-white
Nuts,
Seeds
raw Honey
yams
Olive oil, fish oil
Spices, herbs
Herbal tea
Dark Chocolate
coconut oil

B-List foods
Medium to high glycemic, Many allergic reactions
Often high in carbohydrates, Less nutrient dense, Fewer essential nutrients
May cause inflammation
Whole grains: wheat berries,
rice,
Stone ground bread,
sourdough bread
Dairy- yoghurt
Legumes: large red skin peanuts, soybeans
Juice
Fermented Soy: tempeh, tofu, miso

C-List Foods

High glycemic, causes inflammation, cortisol and stress inducing

Indicated in health conditions such as thyroid disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalances, cancers, autoimmune conditions

Avoid or eat infrequently

White potatoes

White and fluffy starches - breads, cookies, popcorn, rice cakes, muffins, bagels, cake

Caffeine

Soy protein isolate

Most breakfast cereals

Candy

Alcohol


F-List foods. Don't eat these.

Indicated as causes of disease conditions and obesity

Trans fats

All artificial sweeteners: aspartame, sucralose, saccharine

Modified food starch

High fructose corn syrup

Sodas - both with sugar and diet

MSG

Artificial colorings and preservatives


Extra Credit
1-2 TB fish oil daily
Eat sour foods daily
Eat 10 servings fruits and vegetables daily - 3 per meal
Drink 8 glasses purified water daily
Eat cold-water fish 3x/wk
Eat red or green chili (hot spices) often
Eat unprocessed foods
Take nutritional supplements

everything in life.....

"Although I've made a million mistakes in my life, I've learnt a million and one lessons. There is nothing more one can do than just strive and make the best out of everything in life."

I wrote this to keep myself motivated because I go through so much stress everyday. Decided to write something to help myself and others in their hard situations.