“SIMPLE” calorie counts to get and stay fit
Women:
200 calories per meal (100 from protein & 100 from carbohydrates)
6 of these meals daily, eaten 2-3 hours apart
That’s it!
How to estimate your protein & carbohydrate calories:
Protein portions – 18grams of protein at 100 calories (close as you can get them)
Carbohydrate portions – 100 calories (close as you can get them)
Men:
Double it – 400 calories per meal (200 from protein & 200 from carbohydrates)
6 of these meals daily, eaten 2-3 hours apart
Done
How to estimate your protein & carbohydrate calories:
Protein portions – 36 grams of protein at 200 calories (close as you can get them)
Carbohydrate portions – 200 calories (close as you can get them)
Fuel your body with 200/400 balanced fitness calories at each of your 5-6 meals. It Works!
FAQs:
Q: Do I always have to include both proteins and carbohydrates in every meal?
Coach: Yes, always include both protein and carbohydrates in every meal. This is where the term “balanced meals” comes into play. Our bodies require a balanced daily supply of both.
Q: How do I find protein and carbohydrate grams in my foods?
Coach: Look on the Nutritional labels for “Protein” and “Total Carbohydrates” to find the correct grams and calories for that particular food item.
Q: Can I share these suggestions with my friends?
Coach: These suggestions are only estimates and based on average adult body weights so variables such as above or below average body weights and highly active or couch potato lifestyles will affect your results.
Q: Is this a diet?
Coach: No, just suggestions; some individuals may suffer from food sensitivities, require lower or higher levels of proteins and carbohydrates, or be restricted to only specific diet plans for health reasons. Diets must be written and prescribed by a licensed nutritionist.
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