STRONG NOT SKINNY

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Did you know regular exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.

The top 10 reasons to exercise are:

- improve brain/memory function

- increased energy

- lose weight/increase muscle mass

- lowers blood pressure

- improves quality of sleep

- reduces anxiety/depression

- improves joint pain/stiffness

- protects against chronic illness

- improves digestion

- makes you feel happy

BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

NUTRITION

Nutrition is different for every body...what type of body do you have?

Macro Breakdown:

Ectomorph - Long & Lean

35% Fat
35% Carbs

30% Protein

Endomorph - Wider Hips/Shoulders/Pear Shape

30% Fat

30% Carbs
40% Protein

Mesomorph - Athletic Build/Figure 8

30% Fat

35% Carbs

35% Protein

Good fats include:

Avocado

Good oils (Olive, Flax, Grapeseed, Hemp)

Fish

Beans

Nuts/seeds

Good Carbs include:

Fruits & Vegetables (any & all)

Beans

Whole grains (seeded breads, brown rice/quinoa)

Good Proteins include:

Lean meats (chicken/turkey)

Steak (tenderloin, inside round, chuck - marinating cuts)

Fish

Edamame

Eggs (more whites than yellow)

Tofu

There are many options, the key to optimal health is to include ALL macros on a daily basis enduring you are getting all the nutrients.

Nutrients fuel your body to ensure you get through the day with energy, will help reduce stress and make you sleep better!

Choose your foods, prep for two - four days at a time and feel your energy rise!