As much as I talk about training; lifting progressively heavy weights, the right kind of cardio, I never want you to forget that what you eat plays the absolute biggest role in the success of your goal.
Lift heavy with a crappy diet and you may end up bulky (because you add bodyfat too), don’t eat enough and you won’t be able to build muscle because muscle can’t build from nothing.
Today I’m going to share with you a few of the breakfast ideas that I’ll be giving to the ladies of the Beast Mode Squad to make sure that their nutrition is on-point with their goals for the next 6 weeks and beyond.
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Okay, back to the topic of this email – FOOD. Specifically the breakfast of the Beast Mode Squad.
You’ll notice that the suggestions I offer are very different from the suggestions you’ve found in fluffy fitness magazines.
They lead you to believe that suggestions like processed cereal bars, chemical filled “diet” yogurts and sugar added “healthy” cereals are the secret to getting lean.
WRONG
Not only do they not contain nearly enough protein to help you build muscle, but the dramatic spike to you insulin levels that most of the above cause first thing in the morning
may actually turn OFF your body’s ability to burn fat.
So what to Sexy Beast Types eat for breakfast?
Options that are grain –free to keep your blood sugar in check, have a healthy serving of protein -protein is the building block of muscle, and contain fat -dietary fat does NOT make you fat, plus it helps you feel fuller longer.
Check a few of them out and give them a try:
Blender Breakfast: Almond Joyusness
- 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder
- 8 -12 oz Liquid Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 Tablespoon all natural almond butter
- 1/2 Teaspoon almond extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (depends on how much you like coconut)
- 2 Teaspoons – 1 Tablespoon cacao nibs (depends on how chocolaty you want it)
- Stevia or splenda to sweeten
- Ice cubes
Put you almond milk into the blender first and then add all the rest. Blend it until it’s smooth.
Time To Cook –Egg Bites (these can be prepped ahead)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables of choice
- 9 egg whites + 9 whole eggs or 2-1/4 cup egg substitute
- ¼ cup grated low-fat cheese of choice (jack, cheddar, mozzarella)
- ½ lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 tsp sage
- ¼ tsp rosemary
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Lightly coat muffin pans with cooking spray.
- Using your hands, mix turkey meat with spices until well blended.
- Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and brown turkey until fully cooked. Drain on a paper towel and plate.
- Add vegetables to hot pan (re-spray with cooking spray if needed) and cook vegetables briefly until they reach desired doneness.
- Combine turkey with vegetables and stir to blend.
- Divide the meat/veggie mixture between 12 muffin cups then fill cups three-quarters full with egg whites. Sprinkle with a touch of cheese.
- Bake about 10 minutes, until eggs are just set.
*Beware not to overcook especially if you will be freezing and reheating later. You don’t want rubbery eggs!
Grab & Go -Bacon, Eggs & Grapefruit
2 large boiled Eggs, 1/2 pink or Red Grapefruit, 2 slices, cooked Pork, cured, bacon
Just like with training, eating for success can be tricky, especially in the beginning. Maybe you’ve been so intimidating in the past that you did nothing instead. Professional guidance may be the missing link to your success.
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