Eat S.M.A.R.T. - Small Meals At Routine Times
- Eat Small Meals At Routine Times (S.M.A.R.T.)
- Consistent nutrition for 365 days a year
- Never arrive at a meal "starving"
- Never leave a meal feeling stuffed and bloated
- Eat with confidence and in Moderation
- Healthy Habits can only contribute to a Healthy Lifestyle
Disclaimer
We have neither a dietician nor a nutritionist here at PBF so all of the following information is based on old-fashioned common sense...and we suggest that you use just a little.
Warning - YOU MUST READ THIS NOTICE!!!
If you're one of those people who is simply too lazy to burn one quick "hot lap' around the interior perimeter of a supermarket in search of a healthy quick snack or mini-meal and would rather sit in line at the fast food drive through, then PBF is NOT the site for you. Once you've regained a little self-respect and discipline you can come back and continue to read on.
Eat S.M.A.R.T.
Eating S.M.A.R.T. requires a commitment to consuming healthy, whole, real foods all 365 days of the year. At PBF we don't advocate "cheat meals," "cheat reps" or "cheat days" because we emphatically believe that planning to cheat is planning to fail. Instead we've chosen to plan, work and expect only the best for ourselves and for our members. Our desire and optimism shall not be deterred by all the haters and naysayers.
Here is a very basic analogy that works for just about everyone. Let's say that you were entered into a contest and won the Grand Prize, which just happened to be the car of your dreams. You decide to keep the car despite the fact that it will be costly to drive and maintain. It is truly an amazing piece of machinery. Now when you pull up at the gas station do you invest in the Premium Grade? If you plan to keep that car running smoothly, you don't even hesitate when you choose the really good stuff. So, why would you ever even consider putting something less than the very best inside your own body? Hopefully you intend to keep it running longer and better than that car. The car can always be replaced -- your one and only body cannot -- And just because it all looks good on the outside that doesn't mean its the same on the inside.
Here is a very basic analogy that works for just about everyone. Let's say that you were entered into a contest and won the Grand Prize, which just happened to be the car of your dreams. You decide to keep the car despite the fact that it will be costly to drive and maintain. It is truly an amazing piece of machinery. Now when you pull up at the gas station do you invest in the Premium Grade? If you plan to keep that car running smoothly, you don't even hesitate when you choose the really good stuff. So, why would you ever even consider putting something less than the very best inside your own body? Hopefully you intend to keep it running longer and better than that car. The car can always be replaced -- your one and only body cannot -- And just because it all looks good on the outside that doesn't mean its the same on the inside.
What does it mean to "Eat S.M.A.R.T.?"
So what does it mean to "Eat S.M.A.R.T.?" Simply stated, eating S.M.A.R.T. is about setting yourself up to achieve optimal nutrition each day. The first step is to establish the approximate times that you intend to eat every day. Next, you need to commit to those meal times and make each one of them a top priority within your daily routine. Planning to stop and eat an apple with a half-pint of milk at 10:00 am each day is NOT going to jeopardize you job (we left all those lame excuses back at the fast food drive-thru). It only takes a minimum amount of effort and planning to ensure Eating S.M.A.R.T. remains incredibly easy and effective.
The "quality" of foods you consume each day are obviously just as impactful, if not more so, than the "frequency" of your meals. There is simply no disputing that whatever you choose to eat today will undoubtedly affect your body's performance tomorrow. We at PBF believe that real foods are the key to real results and sustained long-term health. When was the last time you heard about someone who grew fat and sickly from eating too many fruits and vegetables? Never have. Never will. That's why we say that Eating S.M.A.R.T. is basically a common sense approach to nutrition.
These days, its easy to find healthy, all-natural and organic foods right inside your local grocery store. As public demand for these items has risen so has their availability. This increased interest is likely the result of numerous, highly-publicised studies which have linked good nutrition to improvements in muscular recovery/growth, mental acuity, immune response, and emotional stability. The benefits of Eating S.M.A.R.T. have never been more clear.
Despite the well known adverse affects of chemically engineered and modified foods they continue to be produced and purchased at an alarming rate. Many of these packaged goods have shelf-lives that far exceed even our own life expectancies and most of our meat or "meat products" are even more "juiced" than Mark McGuire was during his home-run heyday. It shouldn't take much common sense for anyone to figure out that Eating S.M.A.R.T. is well worth a minimal investment of time and effort.
At a time when nearly everyone and everything seems to be getting "Super-Sized" it's important for us to separate ourselves from this unhealthy trend. The amount of food that we actually need to consume each day is going to vary in accord with our level of physical activity. We believe that instead of counting calories, tracking points or weighing our food, we can rely on a little common sense and moderation to make sure that Eating S.M.A.R.T. remains incredibly easy and effective. By choosing to consume small, healthy, frequent meals throughout each day we are able to avoid ever feeling famished, stuffed or bloated. Eating moderately IS eating S.M.A.R.T.
Now, if you're still searching for the "secret ingredient" that makes Eating S.M.A.R.T. so ridiculously easy and effective you must have missed the obvious. PBF was founded on the M.I.T. (Maximum Intensity Training) philosophy that ignited the fire which now burns within you. Those daily MIT sessions where you've been hitting it hard-core have your metabolic rate all jacked-up around the clock. This means that your body is burning through all that premium grade fuel almost as fast as you can ingest it every fe hours. "What," "when" and "how much" you've been eating will be evident in both your performance and appearance. IF you've been consistently Eating S.M.A.R.T, YOU are responsible for the way that you r body looks, feels and functions.
Choose to Eat S.M.A.R.T. and make it MIT 4 Life.
The "quality" of foods you consume each day are obviously just as impactful, if not more so, than the "frequency" of your meals. There is simply no disputing that whatever you choose to eat today will undoubtedly affect your body's performance tomorrow. We at PBF believe that real foods are the key to real results and sustained long-term health. When was the last time you heard about someone who grew fat and sickly from eating too many fruits and vegetables? Never have. Never will. That's why we say that Eating S.M.A.R.T. is basically a common sense approach to nutrition.
These days, its easy to find healthy, all-natural and organic foods right inside your local grocery store. As public demand for these items has risen so has their availability. This increased interest is likely the result of numerous, highly-publicised studies which have linked good nutrition to improvements in muscular recovery/growth, mental acuity, immune response, and emotional stability. The benefits of Eating S.M.A.R.T. have never been more clear.
Despite the well known adverse affects of chemically engineered and modified foods they continue to be produced and purchased at an alarming rate. Many of these packaged goods have shelf-lives that far exceed even our own life expectancies and most of our meat or "meat products" are even more "juiced" than Mark McGuire was during his home-run heyday. It shouldn't take much common sense for anyone to figure out that Eating S.M.A.R.T. is well worth a minimal investment of time and effort.
At a time when nearly everyone and everything seems to be getting "Super-Sized" it's important for us to separate ourselves from this unhealthy trend. The amount of food that we actually need to consume each day is going to vary in accord with our level of physical activity. We believe that instead of counting calories, tracking points or weighing our food, we can rely on a little common sense and moderation to make sure that Eating S.M.A.R.T. remains incredibly easy and effective. By choosing to consume small, healthy, frequent meals throughout each day we are able to avoid ever feeling famished, stuffed or bloated. Eating moderately IS eating S.M.A.R.T.
Now, if you're still searching for the "secret ingredient" that makes Eating S.M.A.R.T. so ridiculously easy and effective you must have missed the obvious. PBF was founded on the M.I.T. (Maximum Intensity Training) philosophy that ignited the fire which now burns within you. Those daily MIT sessions where you've been hitting it hard-core have your metabolic rate all jacked-up around the clock. This means that your body is burning through all that premium grade fuel almost as fast as you can ingest it every fe hours. "What," "when" and "how much" you've been eating will be evident in both your performance and appearance. IF you've been consistently Eating S.M.A.R.T, YOU are responsible for the way that you r body looks, feels and functions.
Choose to Eat S.M.A.R.T. and make it MIT 4 Life.
S.M.A.R.T Selections
- Organic fruits, veggies, livestock and dairy
- FRESH green leafy vegetables: Spinach and bok choy
- Variety of FRESH fruits: Apples, oranges and berries
- Colorful FRESH veggies: Red bell peppers and sweet potatoes
- Eggs: Cooked any style without butter and lots of veggies and seasoning
- Free range chicken: Yes it makes a difference
- Legumes: Lentils, navy, black and garbonzo beans - they are all good (You need to mix your beans with a small amount of rice in order to create a "complete" protein)
- Fish: Fresh caught mackerel, salmon and swordfish in moderation (stick to those that can be cooked and eaten as a "steak")
- Whole grains: Rolled and steel cut oats, quinoa and long grain brown rice
- Grass-fed beef: A MUCH more healthy ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 fats)
- Dairy: 1%-2% milk (because it is much more healthy than skim), cottage cheese (right before bed for casein protein), greek yogurt (for the probiotics and added fresh fruit for flavor)
- Nuts and seeds: Macadamia nuts, almonds, unflavored, unsalted sunflower and pumpkin seeds
- Variety of FRESH herbs and spices (but not The One): Cayenne (to boost metabolism), Curcumin (to reduce inflammation), cinnamon (to help regulate insulin)
- Black coffee and green tea: In moderation because of the caffeine
Not So S.M.A.R.T. Selections
- Fried foods
- Fast foods
- Processed foods
- Refined flour products (white bread, rolls, pasta and baked goods)
- Canned foods
- Packaged or dried meat products
- Hot dogs and sausage
- Anything containing HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup)
Meals For Minimalists
Coming Soon
- Balancing work, play, nutrition and exercise
- Conscious eating
- Setting good hydration habits