Health
Life Time Weight Loss Tweet Chat
Anika DeCoster, Registered Dietitian for Life Time Fitness answers questions from FitFluential during a tweet chat on 6/27.
- Question 1:
@FitFluential A1. Whole, natural. Lots of veggies, little bit of fruit, frequent protein & a ton of natural fat like nuts. #lifetimeFITSme- Other comments from question 1:
- Q1: How would you describe your diet? #lifetimeFITSme” I try.to eat super clean no processed foods, lots of fruits veggies and lean protein
Q1: Try to eat whole foods whenever possible w lots of produce, lean protein, whole grains and WATER!! #EAT #LifetimeFITSme
Q1: I try to eat as unprocessed as possible... really the only "rule" i follow! #lifetimefitsme- Question 2:
- A2: Tip: identify if there is a “time of day” or “meal” where you constantly eat poorly. #lifetimeFITSme
- A2: If changing your breaky routine is daunting, start with increasing your low-water intake or something doable RIGHT NOW. #lifetimeFITSme
- A2: Your total diet is made up of HUNDREDS of habits that take time to change – focus on one small change or meal at a time! #lifetimeFITSme
- Other comments from question 2:
@FitFluential q2 i know that i eat too much processed foods and bad foods on the weekend, plus diet soda #lifetimeFITSme
I NEED drink more water & less soda & juice RT @FitFluential: Q2: In what ways do you KNOW your diet could be improved? #lifetimeFITSme
Q2: incorporate more veggies (once I find some I like), very picky. #lifetimeFITSme
@fitfluential Q2: I could really cut down on the processed sugar. Too many trips to the candy dish. #lifetimefitsme
Behavioral - not letting stress dictate choices! RT @FitFluential: Q2: In what ways do u KNOW your diet could be improved? #lifetimeFITSme- Q2: Definitely fewer empty carbs - chips & cookies are my weakness. I eat a lot less, but could do better. #lifetimefitsme
Q2: I'd like to focus on eliminating more sugar, watching sugar content better. @FitFluential #lifetimeFITSme
Q2: I know I need to eat more healthy fats & protein at meals. I also need to up my calories to keep up w/ my running! #lifetimeFITSme- Question 3:
- A3: You want to go for pharmaceutical grade supplements so you can ensure the raw ingredients & purity are spot on #lifetimeFITSme
- A3: 5 core supplements: Multi, Omega-3s (EPA & DHA), Vitamin D, Magnesium, Probiotics #lifetimeFITSme
