14 Foods, 14 Moves, 14 Days
Einstein once said that solutions should be as simple as possible, but no simpler. How can you create an effective food and fitness strategy that is simple enough to stick to?
My experience with my students, personal training clients, and readers is that simplicity in food and fitness makes it easier to stick to our goals. I have been following a low carbohydrate nutrition strategy for years now, but the world of low carb has grown fast since I first did the Atkins Diet years ago. Keto, Carnivore, Paleo, Whole 30, and my Sugar Freedom program all limit sugar and processed carbohydrates, and it can be hard to know which one to choose.
- The Freedom 14 can help. The key is to pick the foundational foods that nourish and satisfy you without over stimulating your appetite, or promoting fat storage. There are three macro nutrients that make up most food plans: Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates. Your freedom foods will come from those categories. Let’s start with a list of protein foods.
- Beef
- Poultry
- Eggs
- Pork
- Lamb
- Fish
Next we have fats.
- Butter
- Lard
- Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
Finally we choose our carbohydrates: mine are all vegetables that grow above the ground.
- All leafy greens
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Green Beans
- Brussels Sprouts
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
Finally, you can round out your food choices with condiments like salsa, vinegar, lemon and lime juice, mustard, and home made mayonnaise. In addition garlic, onions, herbs, and spices can be used for seasoning, and broth is recommended to insure you get enough sodium to prevent “low carb flu.” The simplicity of your food list eliminates questions about what to eat for the 14 days of the challenge. Of course, you list will be different form mine and that’s fine. At the very least though, I recommend following the time tested advice of, “Nothing out of a bag or a box.”
Update: I have just returned to Turbulence Training! I am delighted to be back in the gym with TT for Amazing Lower Abs. I tested the program out two weeks ago, and my abs haven’t been so sore on years.
Of course, you don’t have to get too sore to get results. I learned years ago that effort is required get results, but pain is actually counter productive. You can check out the Turbulence Training program here==> Click Here
Thanks for reading, and check back for fitness, food, and fun tips for Fall.
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