What if more isn’t better? More exercise might be overtraining which leads to chronic stress, fatigue, and potential tissue damage. Nobody wants this when setting out on a workout plan intended to build strength and energy. More recovery time, if unnecessary, has similar negative outcomes because balance is key. Eating more food than required to appropriately nourish your body is overeating and therefore stored as fat.
Here’s the good news…
You can assess what is too much or just right depending on the results you’re experiencing. If your body is feeling strong and energized then stay the course with your workout and recovery plan. Fatigue and tissue strain indicates a need to correct that plan. Are you happy with how your tummy feels both inside and out? Comfortable digestion and a waistline you feel good about likely means your diet is on the right track. If this is not the case then shift your diet to whole colourful foods with a strong focus on produce, grains, nuts, and seeds striving for 80% compliance, leaving up to 20% of your dietary choices to processed and fatty foods.
Assessing how you feel and editing your plan accordingly leads to more positive results and feelings. The very best kinds of more.