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"I think, like everything
else, if depends on your mindset. If you are an organized individual that
enjoys lists and seeing things in front of you, on paper; If a food journal
helps you stay on track and makes you feel good about yourself when you've
accomplished your nutritional goals; AND finally, if you trainer asks you for
one...then by all means, have a food log! Its a great tool to have to find your
nutritional "holes" so to speak. Its also nice to look back and see
how much you've improved, and to simply figure out, what works best for you;
whether its carb cycling, adding more protein and veggies, eating more/less or
whatever your particular case may be. However, if you have the tendency to
obsess about your food, have negative self-image about yourself; If you have a
hard time being honest when you write down what you've eaten, if looking at the
food you've eaten, written on paper, makes you feel guilty; OR if you're
already a rock star and you know you're eating clean 80% of the time, then
maybe a daily food log isn't the answer for you. Notice I used the word DAILY!
This is not an excuse to say "forget it, I don't have to do a food
log," We all need to be held accountable from time to time, and I myself
will at least make a mental check list at the end of most days, to keep myself
honest. On a personal note, I am the type that can obsess and my make myself
feel extremely guilty, so I choose to keep the subject of food, and working out
as "lite" if you will. (Doesn't mean I don't work hard (Just doesn't
take over my life) Here's where our role as YOUR coach comes in. It is our job
to figure out for each one of you, as an individual, what is the best route for
you?; What is the best way a food journal can work for you?; And I'm asking you
guys to hold us accountable for this!! The Rev is most definitely an awesome
and amazing TEAM, and its made up of equally awesome and amazing individuals!"
~Coach Angie Willett
(Pictured below, she is the beauty in the middle-wait, that is not specific enough :) ok, long hair beauty in the middle in this awesome sauce sandwich!)
Anna :)
