When I was browsing around the internet the other day I noticed an article on the ‘5 so-called health foods you should avoid.’ Some of them you might be surprised about.
Here is the list of them:
1. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
First, reduced fat peanut butter is GROSS in my opinion. The other thing about it is that the oil is the healthy part of the peanut butter. It’s healthy fat. And if you have ever looked at the nutrition facts on reduced fat vs. regular, you will see that the calories are actually the SAME! So why waste your time on the reduced fat stuff?! Go for the GOOD stuff!
2. Enhanced water
Basically these are just loaded with sugar. Sugar = calories. More calories = weight gain. There is something as too much of a good thing. You can actually get too many vitamins. Just drink water, it’s better for you…and it’s natural!
3. Energy bars
A lot of these bars have a TON of sugar. Make sure you are reading the label before buying them! These are one of those tricky foods that are ‘supposed’ to be healthy meal replacements, but they can actually pack on the pounds.
4. Multigrain Foods
Multigrain does NOT equal whole grain. Check the ingredients. If ‘enriched white flour’ is the first ingredient, then it’s NOT whole grain. For whole grain, it needs to say ‘whole grain flour.’ The use of multigrain is more of a marketing term…it makes you think that what you are buying is actually healthier than just something made with white flour. But it’s not, you mine as well just buy the product with white flour. Again, just be sure to check the label!
5. Non fried chips & crackers
Just because chips are not fried, does not mean they are healthy. They are still full of starch and some are still pretty high in calories. I have to admit, I actually LOVE baked chips & buy them frequently. I guess it’s just one of those things that I will never give up. But there are healthier options, like Wasa crackers or SunChips. I do like SunChips, but I am still trying to get into Wasa crackers…they just aren’t really my ‘thing.’
If you want to read more about this, check out the article– there are some more healthy substitutions listed in the article as well.
Do you eat any of the foods above? What are your thoughts on these foods?
Now a workout for you, since it is ‘Fitness Friday.’ Today’s workout is a Back/ Chest/ Shoulders. I LOVE working shoulders! I think strong shoulders look awesome! This workout is kind of long, but it keeps you moving so it won’t get boring!
Back/Chest/Shoulders
*Lift HEAVY. You last set should be a STRUGGLE.*
Superset One
Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns
3 sets of 10
SUPERSETTED WITH
Reverse Pec Decs
3 sets of 10
Superset Two
Close-Grip Lat Pulldowns
3 sets of 10
SUPERSETTED WITH
Flat Bench presses
3 sets of 10
Superset Three
Lawnmowers
3 sets of 10 (each side)
SUPERSETTED WITH
Reverse Flyes
3 sets of 10
Superset Four
Close -Grip Rear Delt Rows
3 sets of 10
SUPERSETTED WITH
Incline Bench Press
3 sets of 10
Superset Five
Overhead Shoulder Press
3 sets of 10
SUPERSETTED WITH
Arnold Shoulder Presses
3 sets of 10
Superset Six
Lateral Side Raises
3 sets of 10
SUPERSETTED WITH
Lateral Front Raises
3 sets of 10
Straight Set & Final Set
Shoulder Shrugs
3 sets of 10
If you try this workout, please let me know! I always love feedback.
Enjoy your Friday!! I know I’m looking forward to the weekend!
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