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This is also for the most hardcore nutrition people. If you're an average person, just remember lean meats, complex carbs, fiber often, junk food sparingly. I'm going to try to take the "Joe Six-Pack approach" with this post. This is NOT, I repeat, NOT for those who are serious about competitive bodybuilding. This is for those who work out for themselves and for feeling good.

My old football coach says eat right and you'll never be wrong, very true. It's very hard to eat 100% clean, especially with sweets cravings and parties in the world. The good news is you don't have to unless you're serious about bodybuilding, just making healthier decisions will go a long way.

While it's very true that fast food is processed junk, eating a Grilled Chicken sandwich is 10x better than eating a double cheeseburger. If you find yourself in a situation where you're out to eat at McDonalds, choosing a Chicken McGrill and a Diet Coke is light years better than a Big Mac Extra Value Meal w/ large regular Coke.

When you eat right, you get to eat more, too! You can get stuffed silly off of fruit vs. one Kudos bar, for instance. You can have more grilled chicken and roasted chicken than fried chicken, which is great for getting that extra protein you need to build muscle. Ditto w/ turkey burgers vs. beef burgers, more protein per calorie.

Protein is a must, and if you're craving something sweet, have a protein bar instead of a candy bar. The somewhat cardboard taste is manageable, and at least you get SOME nutrients out of it.

If you're having a day where you know there's a good chance you be drinking your ass off at a party, going out to eat or eating ice cream on a date, just adjust your calorie intake from your other foods accordingly. Remember there's always light beer instead of regular, and some kind of healthier option at most restaurants and ice cream places.

In the end it's calories in vs. calories out, and if you eat right, chances are you won't be going overboard when the day ends.