Nutrition Articles

Nutrition news and information to help you learn and understand exactly what protein, carbohydrates and fat are, and how they work in your body. Read the articles about vitamins and minerals, hydration, balanced nutrition, and how EAS supplements can help you with the Body-for-LIFE program.

• Tracking Progress and Staying Motivated

  Week 4 and 8 are important times to evaluate your progress of the Challenge. By Week 4, you will have had the chance to become familiar with Body-for-LIFE’s workout and nutrition plans and by Week 8 you will be confident in your ability to follow the program.

  
  
• Getting the Most out of Your Workouts

  You’re working out less than four hours a week during Body-for-LIFE, so it’s important to get the most out of every workout. It doesn’t matter if you workout in a gym, at home or on the road; the Body-for-LIFE workouts can be done anywhere. You may find that at the beginning of your Challenge you are lifting light weights or your brisk walk is fairly intense for you. This is fine. As the weeks go on you will be able to lift heavier weights and move better as your fitness level improves.

  
  
• Nourish Your Body

  Body-for-LIFE was developed so that you are nourishing your body every two to three hours with balanced, delicious meals and snacks.The beauty of this program is that by having small, frequent meals, your body never has the chance to go into starvation mode, which makes it easier to make nutritious food choices.

• Preparing for a Successful Challenge

  Research shows that you will be more successful and motivated in your weight-loss goals if you lay out a detailed plan on how you intend to approach your upcoming Challenge. Here are some ways you can start planning ahead.

  
  
• Making Your Free Day Work for You

  The Free Day is something that makes the Body-for-LIFE nutrition plan unique. One day a week, you have the option to indulge in all the “unauthorized” food of your choice.

• Successful Grocery Shopping

  Grocery shopping is an important part of the Body-for-LIFE program. When your pantry and fridge are stocked with healthy foods, you are less likely to make an unhealthy choice out of hunger or lack of time.

• Healthy Fat Facts

  With the Body-for-LIFE program, you are expected to consume one serving of healthy fat per day.

• Successful Eating While on the Road

  A hectic travel schedule may seem difficult while participating in Body-for-LIFE, but it is no excuse not to eat healthy.

• Eating Out Successfully - Body-for-LIFE Restaurant Tips

  Eating out can be a part of your Body-for-LIFE program. Here are some tips for making it through the potential pitfalls of any menu.

• Nutrition Guidelines

  Eat a combination of lean protein and healthy carbohydrates six times a day to speed up fat loss and maintain stable energy levels.

• Escaping the Nutrition Rut

  It’s perfectly normal to fall into a nutrition “rut” at some point during your Challenge.

• Making Body-for-LIFE Nutrition a Lifestyle

  Body-for-LIFE nutrition tips to keep things fresh.

• How to create a Body-for-LIFE meal

  Create a Body-for-LIFE meal with portion recommendations, simple instructions and examples.

• Shopping List

  Here’s your shopping list to go with your week’s worth of Body-for-LIFE meals.

• Body-for-LIFE First Week Meal Plan

  To make it easy, we’ve planned your first week of eating on Body-for-LIFE. Having a plan like this made it so much easier for me to eat the right foods, every few hours.

• Drink Up

  Aim for optimal hydration for your health

• Overcoming Emotional Eating

  Break the habit of using food for comfort, distraction or just because you're bored

• Shop Smarter, Eat Better

  Five smart shopping techniques to take your nutrition plan (and pantry) to the next level

   

• Turkey Transformations

  5 healthy ways to make the most of your holiday leftovers

   

• Protein Power Not all protein is created equal

  We bring you the best of the best

• Supermarket Strategies

  Take a trip down the aisle and shop your way to better health

• Don't Sweat Your Slip-Ups

  Fallen off the fitness wagon? Here’s how to get back on track

• Meals on the Go

  Six quick, delicous meals to make when in a hurry

• Healthy Eating Away from Home

  Tips to eating healthy when you’re on-the-go

• Restaurant RX

  Smart eating strategies when dining out

• Debunk the Breakfast Myths

  Get the truth behind these five common breakfast myths

• Get a Head Start on Eating Right

  Quick nutrition tips for success all year