Not energizing your body with the right nutrients can negatively affect how well it performs and your overall fitness benefits. Eventually your body is going to experience a "burn-out" effect and you'll feel "run-down" and "tired" all the time.  This may even lead to a general depression so you want to take the time needed to eat properly and exercise. 

 

That being said, I'd like to take my warning to another level that will give you a little wisdom to attain the best health benefits from your daily eating and exercising regimen. Below are seven popular myths that can destroy whatever efforts one takes to be healthy.  So get familiar with each one in order to obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

 

1.  Working out on an empty stomach.

If you hear your stomach growling, it's trying to communicate with you.  By not paying attention to the signs of hunger, you're forcing your body to run without any fuel.  Before you exercise or do any physical activity, always eat a light snack such as an apple, a pear, or a dry piece of toast. 

 

2.  Relying on energy bars and drinks.

This type of food is fine for a filler every now and then, but it doesn't deliver the antioxidants you need to prevent sickness and disease such as cancer.  Fruits and vegetables are your best bets, as they are loaded in vitamins, minerals, fluid, and fiber. 

 

3.  Skipping breakfast.

This one is so detrimental to good health! Skipping breakfast is never a good idea as it sets the tone for your daily energy level and health.  Your body needs fuel as soon as possible, and without it, you'll feel hungry and weak all day.  You might also experience headaches and discomforts. 

 

4.  Low carb diets.

Your body needs carbohydrates for your muscles and the storing of energy. 

 

5.  Eating what you want.

Eating healthy and exercising doesn't mean that you can eat whatever you want.  We all need the same nutrients whether we exercise or not.  You can however, eat lots of fruits and vegetables. 

 

6.  Not enough calories

You should never strive to lose weight too quickly.  It's not safe or healthy.  Find out what amount of calories you should eat for your age, weight and sex and stick with that as your guideline. Otherwise you'll be unhealthy. Therefore you should only try to lose 1 - 2 pounds a week.  Always make sure that you're getting enough calories to keep your body operating smoothly.  If you start dropping weight too fast, eat a bit more food. 

 

7.  Skip soda and alcohol.

Water, milk, and juice are the best drinks for active people.  Drink often without waiting to feel thirsty.  This will keep your body from running too low on liquids.   

 

Changing how you eat is always a great step towards healthy eating and it will affect how your body performs.  The healthier you eat, the better you'll feel.  No matter how old you are, healthy eating is something you should strive for and it should be prioritized into your daily life.

 

 

Margaret Lukasik

Christian Teacher and Life Coach

 

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