Just Don't Eat So Damn Much!

"Just don't eat so damn much!" That quote came from my grandfather.

Assuming you've got medical check-ups and professional advice, let me tell you the number one aspect to your fitness goals--how and what you eat!

No! No! No!

Sorry hot dog dude! You are a sometimes food. I'm not saying you must give up indulging once in awhile. I still eat hot dogs, but just not all the time. Most of the time I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast, Greek yogurt for lunch (along with a sandwich), and a well-proportioned dinner.

Why do I emphasize the food aspect? It's the hardest part. I don't know the science on this, but I have a hunch we humans can consume more calories in five minutes than we could lose in one hour of exercise.

So in upcoming posts, I'll give more of my thoughts and my own examples of how I deal with this aspect of fitness.

No, I won't just leave you with the advice my grandfather had given. Just know this, you won't have to give up your favorite foods. You'll learn how to eat them in a more responsible manner.

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