Hey there #fitfam, welcome back and to our new visitors, thank you for coming! Today we’re going to discuss sugar intake through fruit consumption. Most people believe that eating plenty fruit and veggies is the best way to avoid dietary issues but that concept is not completely true. Let me preface my next few statements with this…if you nutrient-deficient, under/overcooked, excessively portioned meals, changing your eating habits to discard those types of foods and replacing them with fruit and veggies will improve your health. That said, the amount of sugar you intake through fruit and veggies is not an all-in proposition. In fact, your intake should be calculated just like proteins and fats.
The issue lies in portion and amount of sugar that is being consumed through the two food groups in question. As a result of too much sugar through fruit and veggies, you could gain excessive weight or develop diabetes. The approach that I use is to vary the fruit I consume as much as possible and try to pre-portion or measure out my servings ahead of time.
A few fruit and veggies to be mindful of are: dates, dried fruit, mangoes, avocado, prunes, and canned fruit.
I hope you all enjoyed today’s share!
March has arrived, let’s target those abdominals! Stay tuned for some cool circuits you can perform in the backyard or local park!
Here’s some general pieces of equipment I recommend you gather to create a solid DIY kit that will cost you $60 or less – a lifetime of equipment for the cost of a 3-month gym membership:
1 – Ropeless jumprope, available on Amazon – Apprx. $8
2 – 5lb dumbbells, available at Walmart, Target, Academy, or other sporting goods stores – Approx. $12
1 – 10lb kettlebell – Approx. $12
1 – Set of heavy fitness bands – Approx. $15
1 – Long stretch fitness band – Approx. $6
Here’s this week’s workout:
:45 sec Work, :15 sec Rest – :45 sec Work, :20 sec Rest
Wide Curls x 2
Crossover Curls (Alt)
Kneeling Palms up Curls x 2
Standing Curls (Alt)
Hammer Curls x 2
Skull Crushers
Lying Tricep Press (Palms up) x 2
Lying Tricep Press (Palms neutral)
Diamond Press x 2
Kneeling Tricep Extension
Dumbbell Toe Reach
Single Leg Reach (L/R)
Dumbbell Tuck x 2
Dumbbell 2 pt Crunch
:30 sec Work, :20 Sec Rest
Wide Curls
Crossover Curls
Kneeling Curls
Standing Curls (Alt)
Hammer Curls
I hope that you enjoy this journey and can get the most from the information and tips that we provide! See ya next time!
Lastly, I have training programs as low as $75/month that will supplement and guide you to your goals.
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I enjoy dried fruits, especially raisins! Glad I found this article because clearly I am sabotaging my workout efforts with all these carbs. You always have the best workout routines – I am feeling encouraged!
I try to be creative with the routines but also like to push the envelope a bit. Debating on a full series on YouTube but time is so limited. Thank you for reading!
Understand about the limited time! Would be interested if you do a youtube series.
I’m cooking up a daily motivation series so once its live, you all here at Just For the Hill of It will be the first to know!
I eat fruit for my dessert because I always thought that was the healthier way too go. I never realized how much sugar and carbs I was actually consuming!
Yes, sometimes we think that if something is natural/organic/healthy that we can really dig in, but the truth is, we can eat almost anything in moderation.
I love using dried fruits, especially in my salad and proteins shakes.
Sounds like a great use of fruit!