Namita Nayyar:
Diet plays a pivotal role in staying fit and healthy. What kind of diet do you follow? 5 foods that you must have to combat aging
Jenn Labonte:
Just like in fitness, my diet goals aim for balance. If you even try to take away some of my favorite foods or tell me I can’t eat every few hours or after 8 pm, I’m not going to be a happy camper. That’s not fair to myself or my family if I’m grumpy!
I choose to eat small meals every 2-3 hours and focus on a healthy balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. My protein intake is especially important as I try to build and maintain lean muscle. I aim for whole foods about 80% of the time, leaving room to enjoy my treats about 20% of the time. Doing this consistently allowed me to reach my goals and maintain them.
I personally don’t follow a diet routine that says, eat this and it will combat aging. I am more along the lines of eating a balanced diet, full of foods rich in nutrients that will help keep your skin, brain, muscles, and gut health in check – fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein-rich foods like salmon and grilled chicken, healthy fats like avocado and olive oil.
Namita Nayyar:
What motivational quote do you live by
Jenn Labonte
It’s very simple – “I am.” I actually got it tattooed on my wrist last year. To me, it means I am a beautiful, messy, incredible person that can choose to step in front of any challenge and write my own story. I shared this with my members recently as my explanation of the meaning:
I am.
- I am powerful.
- I am fearless.
- I am anxious.
- I am worthy.
- I am strong.
- I am tired.
- I am beautiful.
- I am full of flaws.
- I am grateful.
- I am positive.
- I am unsure.
- I am loved.
- I am resilient.
- I am confident.
- I am a mess.
- I am enough.
- I am me.
- I am in control of my story.
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