Welcome to week one of my new series: Groceries for Gains! I will be taking you grocery shopping with me every once in awhile. Although it’s very important to not that each human being requires different nutrition, I’m hoping that this series will spark some ideas for you. I’ll try my best to break down why I chose to include certain products and ingredients in my meals for the week.

I’m a major proponent of the idea that “food is fuel.” When I started the way of eating that I follow now, I couldn’t believe how good I felt. I went from waking up sluggish and recovering slowly to feeling satisfied, energized, and in high spirits each morning. I feel as if I recovery quickly from my workouts, and I attribute it to the way I eat. I don’t believe in “cheating” on a diet, and I don’t believe that foods can be “bad.” Everything in moderation. I do, however, believe that I prefer the way I feel when I strive to fuel myself with the nutrients I need.