That's Fit

Looking to get shredded this summer? Well, a big part of that happening is contingent upon what you eat between now and then. As much of a proponent as I am of regular exercise, I would be remiss if I didn't point out the necessity of following a sensible diet.

Perhaps the single most important part of your daily diet is what you eat for breakfast. Numerous studies have shown that a failure to eat breakfast can have an effect on your waistline. Does this mean that you should drop by Denny's for a Grand Slam Breakfast before work every day? Not exactly, but it does mean that you should be eating something. Something healthy, that is.

Eggs are a great breakfast choice, but not everyone eats them. Personally, I like to throw back a whey protein shake, mixed with pre-blended steel cut oats and a scoop of natural peanut butter. But if you're not the protein shake type, perhaps the other two ingredients will suit you just fine.

A single serving of oatmeal (1 cup, dry) packs 48 grams of good, slow-digesting carbs, 11 grams of protein, 266mg of potassium, 8g of fiber, and less than a single gram of sugar. Mind you, these are whole oats, not the kind that come in the flavored packages. The slow digestion, especially when coupled with the aforementioned scoop of peanut butter, will help you feel fuller longer, and will also help stave off that mid-morning sugar craving.

Start your day off with a healthy breakfast, such as what was suggested here, and you'll have taken the first step to getting the beach body you're striving for.