Core Specific Nutrition

The gyms are back open and it is time to fully get back on track.  Many people had a hard time staying on track with nutrition during the lockdown.  It is common to snack more on unhealthy foods or overeat when you feel out of rhythm.  Let us put that in the past and focus on life getting back on track.   Track your calories and make note of you felt before and after eating. Did you eat because  you were hungry or did you eat because you were bored? Watch your meal timing. Try to have you biggest meals earlier in the day. Small healthy snacks (baby carrots for example) help reduce hunger and keep your metabolism burning. Minized saturated fats, sugary foods, and refined foods. DO NOT SKIP BREAKFAST Eat every 3-4 hours. Remember a couple  baby carrots as a snack count as a meal. Have protein with every meal. Eat within 2 hours of exercise. Avoid fried foods. Use non fat cooking sprays. Increase fiber intake (25-35 grams per day) . This will help keep you full. Eat…

Eating right means different things for different people. But the fact remains that diet can significantly impact your body and your overall wellness. Of course, you might expect a diet overhaul to cost a lot, but there are ways to stick to a budget while boosting your physique through healthy food. Here’s how a better diet can make a difference for your mental, physical, and emotional health without breaking the bank. Be Picky About Where You Shop Healthy groceries, supplements, and protein powders can be expensive. But when you want to improve your diet, choosing high-quality brands and products is vital. Fortunately, you can sustain your diet and wallet by shopping on sites like Amazon. Amazon promo codes and coupons give you discounts on everything from your favorite protein powder to high-end supplements and even basic groceries. Choosing Whole Foods Whenever Possible Means Fewer Health Risks Prepared meals and shakes can help contribute to your weight loss regimen. But choosing whole foods to round out your meal plan can save you cash and prove healthier for your body. Make sure…

    You have set the habit of going to the gym, made positive changes to your eating habits, and are  ready to crank up the workout intensity. “What supplements should I take?” and “Do I need supplements?” are very common questions.   The supplement industry has dramatically grown over the last decade by expanding supplement categories. This growth has made it easier to find products directly related to your individual goals.  Categories range from pre-workout,  intra workout, post workout, protein, mass gainer, vitamins, fat burners, and joint support just to name a few.   Remember, the purpose of  sports nutrition supplements is to work in conjunction with your healthy eating lifestyle.  Sports nutrition supplements without healthy eating will not produce drastic results.  On the other side of coin, many goals and results are possible without sports nutrition supplements but they do make life more convenient and the process more effective.   Since you are still in the early stages of your fitness journey, I recommend starting with a protein supplement.   The purpose of protein is to help the muscle…

Thanksgiving is right around the corner.   A turkey feast and endless amounts of dessert are what comes to mind when we think about the iconic Thanksgiving meal.  My dessert of choice for Thanksgiving is cheesecake.   Unfortunately,  Thanksgiving  is also  iconic for overindulging on desserts, followed by guilt and some extra unwanted weight.   With that being said, here are a few tips to help you have the best Thanksgiving meal GUILT FREE.   Exercise Thanksgiving morning   Doing a workout Thanksgiving morning will help you be in a calorie deficit.  This means there will be more room in your daily caloric intake for that dessert.   *There will be a Core Specific class 8:15A.M. Thanksgiving  morning*   Don’t skip meals during the day   Skipping meals before your morning workout to “build up an appetite” for  the feast will make you more likely  to binge eat by the time dinner is served.   Make protein the priority   Begin your Thanksgiving meal with the turkey (protein source).  This will help  your muscles recover from your intense morning workout  and…

  4 Wellness Habits That Help Fight Obesity Just as there are many factors that lead to obesity, you can’t fight obesity with only one solution. Exercise and eating a balanced diet are essential, but you won’t see results if you don’t care for your whole self, body and mind. To really see results and feel better overall, your goal should be to make wellness-focused choices in all aspects of life, and make them part of your daily routine. #1 Make Your Workout Routine Enjoyable You know that exercise is an absolute must, but staying committed to a fitness routine is easier said than done. No matter how big your reasons are for wanting to get fit, it’s hard to stay motivated if you’re trying to make yourself stick to doing exercise you don’t enjoy. Find your motivation by discovering what kind of activities you actually want to do. The best way to do this is to vary your routine and try new things. NBC News recommends using a tool called an Exercise-induced Feeling Inventory (EFI). After each workout, you…

Are you hitting a plateau in your workouts? Are you looking for the extra boost to take your workout to the next level?  Maybe your goal is to add weight to your deadlift or squat or improve your time for your next WOD. A good pre-workout will give you that extra boot to hit your goals.  Kraken by Sparta Nutrition is an excellent product to help you become an Elite Athlete.  This products will improved focus, energy, pump, endurance and has no proprietary blend.    Loaded with 200 MG DHMA, 4 G L CITRULLINE AND 3.2 G BETA ALANINE, Kraken is the ultimate EXTREME PRE WORKOUT.        

Looking for a easy healthy “cheat” snack?   Eating healthy starts with simple changes.  Try this recipe and don’t feel as guilty now!!!!!       Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min   Ingredient 2  ripe bananas, mashed 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 1 cup oats 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 1/3 cur chocolate chips     Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all the ingredients together until just combined. Spoon heaping tablespoon fulls onto the baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until tops are firm. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.   SOURCE     

  Remember proper nutrition is a key component while training with Core Specific Boot Camps and Core Specific Express Classes.   Here is a quick and easy healthy Berry Protein shake recipe!! INGREDIENTS 1 cup mix frozen berries 1 scoop Vanilla Myofusion protein (available at the pro-shop) 1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk unsweetened 1 cup Ice Cubes   Blend all of the ingredients together and there you go, a quick and healthy berry protein shake.