ARE YOU ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS?

Is Your Body Functioning at an Optimal Level?

In order to achieve your health and fitness goals, your body needs to function at an optimal level. Functioning at an optimal level means: having high energy levels throughout the day; quickly recovering from minor illnesses (colds, flu’s, etc.); and quick and efficient muscle and tissue recovery/repair after exercise.

In order for your body to function at an optimal level, it requires the following consistently on a regular basis:

Once your body is in balance and has everything it needs to function efficiently, it becomes easy to reach and maintain your ideal body weight.

SIGNS OF BALANCE
Physically: Bright eyes, hunger, stamina, natural deep breathing, high energy, restful sleep, focus, alertness, strength, good attention span, good colour

Emotionally: Confident, energized, happy, focused, calm, relaxed, patient, easygoing

Every six months to one year, you get a brand new body. The body you have right now is made out of the food you have eaten over the past year as the cells in your body continually die off and new ones are made. If you are not achieving your goals or if your progress is very slow, then consider examining your daily dietary intake and eating habits, as they can impact the results you do or do not achieve by up to 70%.

10 KEY COMPONENTS OF A HEALTHY DIET

HOW THE 10 KEY COMPONENTS OF A HEALTHY DIET KEEP THE BODY FUNCTIONING AT AN OPTIMAL LEVEL

When we are receiving good quality nutrients in the correct balance from the foods we are eating and the body is digesting what we are consuming, not only will we achieve our ideal body weight, but we will be healthy and we will feel happy, balanced, and energized.

WHAT IS THE IDEAL DIET?

The Ideal Diet is the individual diet that adapts and fluctuates with our body’s needs. Individual needs that influence the ideal diet include: age, activity level, state of health, environment, lifestyle and season.

KEYS TO CREATING AN EATING PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU

When creating an eating plan that will enable you to achieve your goals, you must consider the following:

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT NUTRIENTS YOUR BODY NEEDS?

Listen to what your body is telling you. Every symptom you experience is your body’s way of telling you that it is out of balance. Consuming quality nutrients in the right amount at the right time will increase energy levels, eliminate symptoms and help you achieve your goals and reach your ideal body weight.

SYMPTOMS OF DEHYDRATION

SYMPTOMS OF EXCESS SUGAR
Dry Mouth Strong smelling and/or dark yellow urine Dental cavities Recurring infections
Blurred vision Headache Overweight High cholesterol
Fatigue Dizziness Nervousness/Hyperactivity High triglycerides
Overall Weakness Flushing, dry, hot skin Cravings/Addictions Gallstones/Kidney stones
Shortness of Breath Rapid pulse Yeast Infections Gout
Hungry Frequently Tendency to form kidney stones    
 

SYMPTOMS OF PROTEIN DEFICIENCY

(i.e. Not eating enough or not digesting what is being consumed)

SYMPTOMS OF ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID (EFA) DEFICIENCY
Insomnia Low resistance to stress Rough, dry, flaky or scaly skin Eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis
Inability to concentrate Restless legs Dry or gritty feeling in eyes; dry tear ducts Dry, lifeless or brittle hair; split ends
Easily catch colds/flues/infections Muscle wastage Brittle or cracked nails Dry mouth, throat, mucous membranes
Cuticle tear easily Excess appetite Frequent colds, infections, sickness Depression, lack of motivation
Soft/slow-growing nails Anemia Forgetfulness, short attention span Female: PMS; Difficulty getting pregnant or carrying to term
Anxiety Depression, moodiness Wounds/injuries heal slowly Bleeding gums, easy bruising
General overall weakness Short attention span