Portion Sizes

His n Hers 😂😂 

Not always the case that there is such a discrepancy between our serves. I train hard & eat well, but the activity in our days was totally different today. Al cycled in the hills on a mountain bike

(I have to note that it was specifically a Mountain Bike, not a road bike!. Cyclists will appreciate that a road bike is much easier to ride for 45km than a mountain bike) 😉 

Anyway, off track for a moment there. I PT'd and did a lot of desk work today. A lot! Started at 8am writing programs (yes, we write individual programs for our members and PT clients!), then did general office stuff. I have literally only managed 7000 steps today. I haven't trained. All in all my activity level is low. My portion size reflects this. I have a small amount of spaghetti, with a decent amount of chicken, because #protein 😉, and then a side of broccoli. Al on the other hand is refuelling with a massive bowl of pasta & chicken. He did end up going for broccoli too, & I also ended up having seconds of just broccoli and chicken.  

The point to my post is that not every day is the same. Some days we need more fuel, other days we don't. Follow the basic rules that I have given you before:

✅Base each meal around a protein source
✅Eat more vegies
✅Small amount of fats (in this case there was cream in the sauce & cheese on top)
✅Time starchy carbs around workouts

I have gone against the carb workout rule because I know that my body operates better on a certain amount. Today it needs less than yesterday, & tomorrow it will need more because I will be lifting again.  Get to know what your body requires. Practice, practice, practice. Be consistent with your good choices! The change you are chasing will happen. 

I am a Precision Nutrition coach & Nutrition advice goes hand in hand with my PT sessions. If you feel this is something you need help with I have limited places available. I prefer to work with clients who are committed to long term, sustainable changes. If that is what you are looking for then contact me via Facebook, email or simply give us a call. You don't need to be a member to have PT sessions at McRae, however our members get a discounted rate.

Tara 😃