Fuel.

Today we are diving into our fourth and final “basic” thing that our body’s need: fuel. This is a loaded topic so today we are going to keep it simple and then start to break it down more and more as the week’s progress.

If you want to play catch up, read the others (movement, rest, hydration) HERE 

In our original post, we asked you the following question:

Are you fueling your body with the result of taking care of your body? Giving it adequate fuel/nourishment every few hours to keep it running?

When I bring it back to simple with clients, we go over metabolism. The energy needed to keep our body doing what our body does best (pumping blood, digesting nutrients, producing hormones). The list goes on.. 

In order for our metabolism to thrive, it needs consistent fuel. 

Now. We are talking as simple as simple gets. There are absolutely different case scenarios where one needs certain nutrients, etc, etc. but for sake and simplicity of today, our bodies need consistent fuel. 

What does that look like?

Wake up. Fuel your body. Let it digest. Fuel it again. Let it digest. Fuel it again.

Dependent on the fuel and portions you are putting in your body, it takes about 2-4 hours to fully go through your system to digest. Therefore, what does it look like to eat consistently (every 2-4 hours) throughout the day to fuel your body and metabolism?

I tell this to clients a lot but your body always works for you. Never against you. It innately knows what and how much it needs for fuel. Sometimes, our head and our society/culture can get in the way of that. 

Our challenge to you this week. What would it look like to fuel your body this week? Really start to listen to it and let it do what it does best.

Would it mean not skipping breakfast and eating something to jet set your metabolism? 

Would it mean adding some balance and more portions to your lunch so it holds you over until your next snack or meal? 

Would it mean adding some carbs before a workout to jetset your muscle glycogen stores to achieve your workout goals?

Would it mean adding a snack before bed because your stomach is growling?

Stay tuned. Next week is all about the WHAT of building your plate. 

This is a BIG topic we go over in the Messy to Satisfied group space while providing accountability, support and detailed structure specific to you. Click HERE to learn more as we have limited spots for our next cohort that starts next month!