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T'ai Erasmus is a leading professional in the fitness and health industry. For ten years, he has brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to his field. T'ai is currently offering a fitness instruction program exclusively for women: MyAdventureBootCamp. Nutrition is an integral component of his approach to achieving optimal results in personal training, health and fitness programs. T'ai can be contacted by e-mail at tai@taierasmus.com. Visit Tai's website at www.taierasmus.com!

Right Fats for the Right Body

by T'ai Erasmus, ISSA

Over the past ten years, essential fatty acids have been an integral part of every individualized sports nutrition meal plan I have developed. Clients from all walks of life, including movie and music celebrities, stunt performers, pro athletes, bodybuilders and fitness competitors consume EFA's as part of their daily ritual. The transformations and feed back have been amazing!

 

The first reports I receive from my clients are noticeable improvements in energy levels, followed by a reduction in body fat observed either by how they look in the mirror or how their clothes fit. Clients also recognize that their results remain permanent - providing they stay consistent with their improved eating habits. On an individual basis, these overall improvements lead to a renewed passion for exercise, nutrition and health.

 


During my studies in the areas of fitness and nutrition, I was taught that clients should lose no more than a half to one pound of fat per week. That equates to two to four pounds per month. It doesn't sound like much; it almost sounds discouraging.

However, my personal experience has been quite different. On average, clients lose anywhere from five to fifteen pounds of fat per month, not muscle. Sound too good to be true? These findings were confirmed by body composition assessment. No fiction, just the facts.


How is this accomplished? First, accept that there are no quick fixes.


Second, understand that when you provide the body with the right fuel sources, i.e. (macronutrients and micronutrients) in the appropriate amounts your body will look and feel the way you want it to look. Third, make your commitment to accomplish your goals in the healthiest most effective manner. Fourth, stay active. Fifth, celebrate your daily accomplishments. Sixth, find someone who is qualified to help you organize your plan for success.

How does a person incorporate EFA's into his or her daily ritual?

Begin by assessing your daily eating habits. If you are in training, you should be consuming five to six small meals per day. Eat every two to three hours. It may sound like a lot, but it's how your body operates best in this situation. Prepare your meals in advance and place them in containers to take with you each day. This will ensure that you are providing your body with the foods you need. Each meal should consist of protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids.

Protein sources should consist of eggs, chicken, turkey, fish, wild game and whey protein.

Because of their limited choice of high quality protein sources, it is highly recommended that vegetarians increase their daily protein intake by consuming whey and/or soy protein powders. Carbohydrate sources should include primarily leafy green vegetables. Examples include, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, spinach, salads, etc. Try to reduce or limit your consumption of white starches such as white potatoes, pastas, rice and breads. Essential fatty acid consumption should be composed of omega-3 and omega-6 oils.



The best way to get all the good fats you need is to ingest a blend of all the EFA's in the right ratio. To determine your individual requirements for daily EFA consumption would require a body composition assessment. A generic recommendation would be to consume one tablespoon for every 50 pounds of body weight. Add your EFA's to shakes, steamed veggies, salad dressings, yogurt or your favorite recipe. Remember, EFA's are sensitive to heat, air and light, so keep them tightly capped in the fridge and avoid cooking with them. Complete your last meal three hours prior to bedtime.

Enjoy your transformation!

 

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