Building A Performance Plate: Easy Day

(1/3) Performance plates allow us to base our meals off of the intensity of our exercise/training throughout the day. LOOK BELOW TO SEE.

So what would an easy day performance plate look like? This would be, for an easy day of training(going for a walk/ doing yoga/ just breathing) or a rest day. This can also be used a guideline in periods of weight loss or when you are cutting weight for a weight class sport. 🤼‍♂️🏋🏽‍♀️🥊🥋

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An easy day performance plate consists of: Color, carbs, protein, fat and not shown on this plate but still equally as important is water and spices/sauces aka FLAVOR!!

So why are color, carbs and protein so important?? 🥒🍅🥕🥔🍞🍚🥩🍗🥚

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Color provides us with important micronutrients, vitamin/minerals, antioxidants, and fiber which helps keep us full. Carbs provide the main fuel source for our bodies needs. Protein is our building blocks and aids with muscle repair and recovery.

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On an easy day, we are filling our plates with more fruits & veggies because our bodies require less carbs. Figuring out how to build a performance plate based on your training can take time and practice so don’t be afraid to reach out if you have any questions!! 💭