Actually, It Is Your Eating

You won’t outwork your nutrition. On this day alone, this visit to the archaeological site alone, we hiked several miles. I was on my feet at least 5 hours every day. I worked out. We hauled bags across Greece. I chased my kids around. During that trip, I gained 20lbs in under two weeks, and that’s eating predominantly whole food of Mediterranean diet. Granted, my body is more prone to adding weight than anyone I’ve ever met. I would be over 500lbs if I didn’t live with parameters. My ectomorphic peers in the fitness industry don’t get it; but I could be a heavily muscled (but fat) 350lbs in 6 months if I actively went for it.
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Don’t delude yourself. It IS your eating. Activity is great. Obviously, I’m a proponent. But check the nutrients. And stop laying the responsibility of fitness solutions on exercise alone.