{"id":14,"date":"2012-06-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/douglasv\/?p=14"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:12:08","slug":"changing-how-you-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/douglasv\/changing-how-you-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing How You Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/E9A035B24F51D2D1A15960E98DE3AD.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2553\" src=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/E9A035B24F51D2D1A15960E98DE3AD.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"275\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you may know, not fueling up with the right nutrients can affect how well your body performs and your overall fitness benefits.\u00a0 Even though healthy eating is important, there are myths that hinder your performance if you listen to them.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll find some myth busters on healthy eating.<\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0 Working out on an empty stomach.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/hunger-pain_105261747.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2552\" src=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/hunger-pain_105261747.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"442\" height=\"313\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you hear a rumbling noise in your stomach, the rumbling is trying to tell you something.\u00a0 Without listening to them, you are forcing your body to run without any fuel.\u00a0 Before you exercise or do any physical activity, always eat a light snack<br \/>\nsuch as an apple.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0 Relying on energy bars and drinks.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/Natural-Health-Drinks_300x170.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2554\" src=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/Natural-Health-Drinks_300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Although they are fine every once in a while, they don\u2019t deliver the antioxidants you need to prevent cancer.\u00a0 Fruits and vegetables are your best bets, as they are loaded in vitamins, minerals, fluid, and fiber.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 Skipping breakfast.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/healthy-breakfast-recipes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2555\" src=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/healthy-breakfast-recipes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"284\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Skipping breakfast is never a good idea, as\u00a0 breakfast starts the day.\u00a0 Your body needs fuel as soon as possible, and without it, you\u2019ll be hungry throughout the day.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0 Low carb diets.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/list-of-healthy-carbs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2556\" src=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/list-of-healthy-carbs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"348\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your body needs carbohydrates for your muscles and the storing of energy.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0 Eating what you want.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/nojunkfood.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2557\" src=\"\/douglasv\/files\/2012\/06\/nojunkfood.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"245\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Eating healthy and exercising doesn\u2019t give you an all access pass to eat anything you want.\u00a0 Everyone needs the same nutrients whether they exercise or not, as well as fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0 Not enough calories<\/h2>\n<p>Although losing weight involves calories, losing it too quickly is never safe.\u00a0 What you should do, is aim for 1 \u2013 2 pounds a week.\u00a0 Always make sure that you are getting enough calories to keep your body operating smoothly.\u00a0 If you start dropping weight too fast, eat a bit more food.<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0 Skip soda and alcohol.<\/h2>\n<p>Water, milk, and juice is the best to drink for active people.\u00a0 You should drink often, and not require on thirst to be an indicator.\u00a0 By the time you get thirsty, your body is already running a bit too low.<\/p>\n<p>Changing how you eat is always a great step towards healthy eating and it will affect how your body performs.\u00a0 The healthier you eat, you better you\u2019ll feel.\u00a0 No matter how old you may be, healthy eating is something you should strive for.\u00a0 Once you give it a chance, you\u2019ll see in no time at all just how much it can change your life \u2013 for the<br \/>\nbetter.<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13.3px;font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0pt 0pt 8px\">\n<table style=\"text-align: left;width: 513px;height: 169px\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 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