Thinking back to when I first started strength training, I made so many nutrition mistakes in my teenage years! My goal with episode # 31 of the Curls and Courage podcast is to help you avoid the mistakes I made and give you specific information to help you achieve your fitness goals! If you have goals of getting stronger, improving your metabolism, gaining muscle, optimizing your performance, and bettering your physique by fueling your body in the correct way, this episode is for you!Key concepts to develop better nutrition habits in relation to your strength training: 1.) Fuel your body based on your activity level2.) Learn and practice proper meal timing3.) Put carbohydrates to good use and increase your protein intake 4.) Adjust your training and nutrition protocol based on your goals5.) Do not avoid food groups without reasoning I am so excited to discuss the takeaways above more in detail with you! Apply these tools to your fitness journey to better your health and improve your physique! It's awesome to be able to share my mistakes in hopes to help you not fall into the bad habits I had fresh into my strength training journey. Enjoy the episode! Please be sure to support Curls and Courage by following, rating, and reviewing the show on any major podcast platform! Reach out to me via instagram (@yoitskenslo/@fitness4fortitude) if you have a question that you'd like to be featured on the show or if you need support/guidance in your fitness journey! Wishing you blessings and the best physical and mental health as always! Curls & Courage is now accepting guests for the podcast. Please join the waiting list here.00:01-3:25 Intro: why nutrition adherence is crucial to your strength training gains3:26-8:42 How to fuel your body properly based on your activity level: cons of skipping meals, blood glucose levels, metabolism help, and more! 8:43-11:55 Importance of meal timing and pre/post workout nutrition 11:56:-17:00 Benefits of carbohydrates and protein to achieve your fitness goals17:01-19:00 How to adjust your nutrition and training protocol based on your needs 19:01-21:48 Why you shouldn't avoid food groups without good reason: food variety, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, and eating disorders21:49-24:16 Episode wrap up, my coaching services, and 1st Phorm supplement recommendationsPurchase 1st Phorm high quality supplements here: https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeeks24:17-24:31 Listener Q & A: Is it better to track macros or calories? 24:32-27:30 Tracking macros vs. calories only & macronutrient breakdown

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