Can You Eat Whatever You Want When You're Exercising Hard?
There's a saying, "You can't outrun a bad diet". It isn't completely true. Walk or run huge distances every day and you can get away with eating anything and everything in sight. I know, I've tried it. But should you be thinking about your diet if you're walking or running to lose weight? And what about all those ads on social media saying running makes you fat? Want some answers? These posts will help you separate myth from reality. Find out why exercise is so important for weight loss, and the reasons a balanced diet must be part of any successful program. Recent articlesIt can help to think about food as nutrition - the food you need to fuel your exercise sessions. Don't think you need to give up all the food you love overnight - instead, a healthy diet is about moderation. Taking small steps to eat a little better. Have a great week and enjoy your exercise sessions! Alison |
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