Peak Fitness Nutrition
Peak Fitness Nutrition:
- Because nutrition is a crucial component of the program, we ask all weightloss clients keep a log as instructed in our fitness program
- In terms of diet, we take a progressive approach based upon amount of weightloss needed and dieting experience. Please read this article to learn more and see the progression below to choose the appropriate option for yourself
- Keep in mind, if you skip levels without developing proper eating habits or your body is currently in starvation mode from excess dieting, this will not work!!!
- For further information, ideas and recipes, please refer to our videos below.
Level#1: South Beach Diet Introduction: This is our entry level program and is the standard for any weightloss client with over 20lbs to lose. The goal of this diet is simple: cut the crap out of your diet and develo proper habits. This will result in between 1-2 lbs of weight loss per week and work for the first 20-50+lbs. Click here for menus, recipes, etc
Program steps:
- No calorie restrictions exist in this phase. The focus is to optimise metabolism and develop proper habits
- Eat from South Beach menu
- Develop consistent times and meal habits.
- Keep nutrition log to stay consistent. For more info on these topics, check out the video section below
Level #2: Basic Carb/calorie Cycling Introduction: This is our level two progression and introduces structured calorie and carb cycling. By eating more on workout days and less on non-workout days, this approach supports the body’s recovery process while creating neccesary caloric deficit for fatloss to occur. Perform this method for three weeks followed by one week of eating normally and repeat until desired results are achieved. Click here for menus, recipes, etc
- Cut carbs below 100 calories on non-workout days
- Eat between 150-200 carbs on workout days to support metabolism
- Cut out all excess sugars, starchy carbs and processed foods
- Eat less on non-workout days and more on workout days. Click here for a sample diet schedule
Level #3: Eat Stop Eat: Introduction: As our final dietary progression, this method is recommended for individuals preparing for photoshoots, weddings and other short term events which require a dramatic result. This program revolves around choosing two non-consecutive fasting days in which you consume only liquids. Perform three weeks of this method followed by 7-10 days of eating normally and repeat until desired results are achieved. Click here for a full Program Explanation
- Choose two non-consecutive days to perform a twenty four hour fast
- Eat enough on off-days to maintain and support metabolism
- Choose specific time frame (2 pm to 2 pm, 5 pm to 5 pm, etc) that works best for fasting
- Consume abdundant liquids during fast and stay busy and occupied to eliminate cravings
- Click here for a sample diet schedule
Nutrition Topic Videos:
Topic #1: Pre workout nutrition (What to eat before workout):
What to eat before working out in the gym
What to Eat before long endurance events
What to Eat before short endurance training
Topic #2: What to eat after workout and for recovery
What to eat after working out for fatloss
What to eat after workout to build muscle
What to eat after endurance events
How to put together a post workout shake