We all want to live a healthy lifestyle, but just what does it take to get there? It is the belief of Joe Boone that one of the pillars of even getting a change like this to begin lies in connecting to the information that it is rooted in. Simply put, education on the material so you know why you are doing it.In his work as a coach, Joe has met many people who think the key to success is as simple as a diet or one workout program, but these are fallacies that have been pushed by the media and fitness salespersons with no true dedication to improving the person. True success in creating a more optimal body and life come when you connect with the behaviors that surround food and exercise as healthy ones. Yes, this can be a very dynamic and ever-changing process, but it is all rooted in healthy behaviors. To really get everything out of those behaviors it is important to build a foundation of knowledge in fitness and nutrition. Doing something can and will provide results if the appropriate amount of work is put in but having the why is something that allows a mental and intellectual connection to the process.This series of books includes four parts all dedicated to establishing that foundation and helping create an intellectual connection to the process of creating the change you want. This book, Part I: Nutrition, lays out the concepts all related to basic nutrition information. The chapters go over the macronutrients (Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins), alcohol, then the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and water. It also covers some significant information needed to understand labeling techniques like low-fat or fat-free and even goes into metabolism.
