Fit for Life: Nutrition Quick & Easy

Saturday, May 08, 2021

Matt Espeut, Health & Lifestyle Contributor

 

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I like simplicity when it comes to nutrition and training.

I looked at food as protein carbs and fat, the 3 main macronutrients we need to survive and thrive. I look at training as moving your body the way it was designed to move, but in a more intense way.

Although many people find it difficult to eat properly and get their workouts in, it really isn’t that difficult.

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It’s a simple but not easy process to follow.

Simple meaning not complicated, and “not easy”, meaning it requires discipline, which many of us lack.

I am always getting asked, “what do you do?” “What do you eat?” “How many times a week do you exercise?”.

And since I have been asked that question more than once this week, I am going to help you simplify your life in one article.

When it comes to nutrition, I focus on getting that protein in first then adding carbs or whatever concoction I can find around the kitchen for a meal.

 

A perfect example would be last night.

I got home late and didn’t have much food around the house.

I didn’t feel like cooking nor did I want to order pizza or takeout.

I had a bag of Kind brand granola in the cabinet, a bag of protein powder, a jug of almond milk, a jar of peanut butter, and a gluten-free soft tortilla.

So, I mixed the protein with almond milk, poured it on the granola, and heated up the tortilla, and added peanut butter. BOOM, protein, carbs & fat in less than 10 minutes.

I was lacking vegetables, but I take 2 doses of TRULEAN ageless greens that you can get at pfbbcfuel.com along with the protein.

Now under normal circumstances, I will have leftovers all set and ready to go, so I don’t normally eat granola for dinner, but when you need to improvise you do it.

 

Here’s a “normal” day for me, and hopefully you can get some value from this and easily clean up your nutrition plan.

When I wake up, I immediately drink 16oz of water. Then I fill the glass again and add 1 packet of Trulean’s wellness shot, 1 packet of ageless greens, I scoop of L-Glutamine and drink that down.

Then I have some tea or coffee and head to the gym.

Once at the gym, I will either jump into a 30-minute Providence Fit Body Boot Camp HIIT workout or lift weights on my own. 3 days a week I add some outdoor workout: either hill runs, sprints, or a mountain bike ride.

I always follow up my workout with a protein shake. I add almond milk, banana or other fruit, peanut butter and TRULEAN plant-based protein powder, mix and enjoy. I like to get that protein in as fast as possible after a workout because your muscles crave nutrients to recover and grow.

After that, my next meal will be 3 whole eggs, some vegetables, usually kale, and a carb source like granola, oatmeal or last resort… gluten-free toast.

I use a meal service called Feast & Fettle, so I usually have either sliced steak, or grilled chicken, accompanied with a vegetable and sweet potato or rice, and call that lunch.

Between lunch and dinner, I mix up the same formula for another protein shake, and drink that as an afternoon snack with a handful of homemade trail mix.

Dinner is usually the same macro balance as lunch. I like to either fire up the grill for some Salmon, steak or a juicy burger, or I use the cast iron skillet and cook up some ground beef. I make some rice, sauté some veggies in olive oil or make a big salad, and walla, simple, easy & healthy dinner is served.

 

Quick disclaimer…. If you are on a weight loss journey, be sure to weigh and measure your portions. Even if you overeat good quality food, you can gain weight. I am NOT trying to lose weight, so I don’t measure. Besides, I have been doing this a long time and I have a good gauge on how much food I need.

 

The main thing I want you to take away from this is the balance of each meal. Notice that every meal has a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat? These are all essential, and I don’t believe in eliminating any macro type from your diet.

I do believe that the quality of your food is important and things like dairy, gluten, and processed inflammatory foods need to be either eliminated or kept at a minimum, but eliminating carbs altogether is not recommended.

The other big takeaway here should be that I eat simple food. It doesn’t need to be complicated in order to be healthy. Most can cook better than me, so feel free to add fresh herbs and spices for flavoring.

 

So, in conclusion, it’s not that difficult to take in quality nutrients on a daily basis.

The toughest part is programming your mind to do it.

It takes discipline, drive, and the desire to get better in order to take the steps necessary to achieve ultimate health and fitness.

If you need any further help in any of these areas, contact me [email protected], and my team and I at Providence Fit Body Boot Camp will be more than happy to get you set up for success.

We don’t consider ourselves a gym, but a coaching and accountability program designed to help you create the necessary habits to achieve your goals.

Committed to your health and fitness.

Coach Matt

 

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