Live Right, Live Long-
Myth Busters
By Danielle Windom
KENNESAW, Ga. Nov.
19 – The urge for American’s to live a healthy lifestyle is growing more than
ever and so is the abundance of information available. Nutritionist and fitness
expert reveal the facts behind achieving a healthy lifestyle.
Nutritionist and life
coach Tracy Herrington decided to take the extra step in finding the truth
behind obtaining this healthy lifestyle.
She became
certified in life coaching and nutrition and started a blog to share some of
the secrets and reveal the misconceptions behind health nutrition and how to
begin a lasting lifestyle that will help individuals to live the right way and
for a long time.
Healthy
eating and proper nutrition are not all that it takes to live a healthy life; fitness
is the other piece of the puzzle.
Exercise science
major and avid fitness guru Garrett Stanley has devoted himself to improving
his physical state and sharing his knowledge and experiences with those close
to him. Garrett has uncovered many methods and processes behind maintaining a proper
and consistent workout.
These
experts understand the common
misconceptions and myths that people
often believe.
Secrets to Sugars
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| Tracy Herrington, Nutritionist | ; Photo by Daniellle Windom |
“We’re born to love sugar,” Herrington said.
There
are special preferences in the human brain that appeal to that sweet taste of
sugar. Regardless of how good it tastes, for years it has been debated how
excessive sugar in an individual’s diet can impact cancer, heart disease,
diabetes and weight gain. The facts behind this are that sugars do not directly
cause these health issues; it is the obesity that ultimately impacts these
diseases.
It has
been a common fad to switch refined white sugars with more natural sugars to
prevent becoming over-weight. Although this may appear to make perfect sense, it
is a common misconception. The truth is, the type of sugar an individual is
consuming is not what makes the difference, but instead it’s the amount.
Herrington
recommends replacing refined sugars with things such as honey in order to gain
a sweeter taste with a smaller amount of sugar intake. This small switch may
allow an individual to obtain less sugar for that same sweet taste.
Calories- To Count or Not to Count
A lot of young people trying to loose weight try simply
cutting calories by eating less.
Herrington
says, “The reality is that not all calories are the same.”
Some
calories such as foods with high carbs and highly processed foods notify our
body to store fat instead of burning it.
She
recommends going back in time before there were processed foods and focusing on
these foods. Lean proteins, natural vegetables and fruits with natural fibers
and a variety of vitamins and nutrients will keep you full longer and allow
your body to stay fueled on good calories instead of starving from eating a few
bad calories.
Muscle Recovery
“I will admit,
when I first began on my fitness journey I though working out every day to my
maximum ability is what would give me my desired results,” says Stanley.
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| Garrett Stanley, Fitness Expert | ; Photo by Danielle Windom |
However, he
explains that this is a common myth among gym-goers. Muscle recovery is just as
important as reps. Lifting weights tear down the muscle tissue and it is the
time in between the lifts of the same muscle groups that rebuild the muscles
making them stronger.
If an individual
wants to focus on building stronger abdominal muscles, the key is not to work
them every day but to have an adequate amount of rest time in between workouts.
The recommended time for rest between workouts of one muscle group is 48 to 72
hours, giving the muscles enough time to rebuild.
