Our nutrition is a very important matter. It affects our appearance and more important , performance. So although there are tons of material out about diet, it should be handled in a simple process. What we put in is directly related to what we get out. Our food and drinks are key to health and attitude because when we are functioning at 100% , we also can act at our true potential.
However we should not stress at what and how we eat. Nutrition is basically protein , carbs and vegetables ( my breakdown, not a nutritionist ). With those 3 categories we can maintain not only a healthy diet , but can achieve a strong masculine presence. Any exercise program will only succeed if the diet and sleep are equally enforced. Protein is the main factor in muscle building and maintaining a lean body . So whatever your goals are , protein is the essential foundation. Do not go crazy with your choices of meat or fish because fat content in meat is an important necessity . Eggs should be a big part of your protein intake, yolk and all. Depending on your goals, weight reduction or growth, your portions will be determined by that factor. Now the most important issue is your carbohydrate intake. While your carbs provide energy for your daily processes, if not utilized, will turn to fat. So as you are working towards your ideal body, learning the quantities your body need is an experiment in self control. Because carbs are also a very basic staple of every ethnic group. Being hispanic, rice is part of practically every meal growing up. Pasta , potatoes and bread, are most ethnic groups common carbs, but also what as we age give us that belly as our activity and metabolic levels slow down. So we have to be very careful about how much we eat and consuming these early in the day, when we can easily burn them. Don’t go sodium crazy unless you have an illness, but limit your sugar since that does affect you in many ways.
As long as we are totally conscious of how important our diet is to reaching our goals, the desired body can be achieved. Once we start eating right, and exercising regularly, the development of the ultimate male we have within us is becoming reality. Our confidence is now reinforced as our body improves. We are becoming more attractive, powerful and masculine. That is heavily influenced by exercise, diet and sleep, since our testosterone development is affected by those factors. But the stronger we get , internally and externally , the greater our self image improves. You cannot grow in the eyes of others if you havent done the work for yourself. The discipline and the results of a proper diet will be a key part because as we believe and achieve this new lifestyle, it allows all other growth to follow. Like a fighter training for battle, all parts are required for victory. We cannot allow failure in any part because the new man does not weaken before any challenge. That was the weak insecure past fellow we left behind. We have to be totally positive and focused because we have chosen this path. We already know where the easy path leads. And I refuse to let that happen again, when it is all within our reach.
Be The Man 