Food Journaling has been shown to increase the success of weight loss programs and is an important tool for anyone serious about fitness. Beginners will find this to be an eye-opening experience as most people are unaware of the number of calories they consume daily. Advanced athletes can use food journaling to overcome plateaus in training and as a tool for reaching their ultimate goal.
Click either the word .doc or the .pdf file below and start logging EVERYTHING you consume including meals, snacks, beverages, and supplements. Be sure to note total calories whenever possible. After one week, turn the journal in to your Fitness Bootcamp trainer for analysis and recommendations.
Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle or fuel endurance, it all starts with food. It is irrelevant for us as trainers to calculate your daily calories if you're not going to commit yourself to that number. So, for those who just want to lose a few pounds without counting calories, we suggest you cut your intake of empty calories like sugared sodas, creamy dressings, cheese, mayo, and ALL hydrogenated oils.
For our clients who are truly committed to changing their bodies, food can be KEY. Most people don't eat enough brightly colored vegetables and leafy greens. These are imperative fuels, not only in their high content of vitamins and minerals but in their general quality of being very low in calories. This means you can eat more of these foods than any other food. Try to consume at least one serving of leafy greens and/or brightly colored vegetables with EVERY meal.
As you get closer to your goal weight, it becomes more difficult to lose. But it IS possible to lose up to 14 pounds in our seven-week Fitness Bootcamp program.
It is all up to you and how committed you are to reaching YOUR fitness goal.
