Imagine eating vegetables everyday without meat or fatty foods, for sure your body will be rich in fiber - as in you are one healthy vegetarian.
Everything we do and eat are essential on getting fit.
Nutrition-wise, these nutrients are very essential to take consideration: Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat.
Carbohydrates (which should be 50% of your intake) is the main energy source that the body uses for muscle building activity, if the body is not fed enough carbs, the muscles will source proteins from other parts of the body, which is converted into glucose and used as energy.
Protein (which should be 30% of your intake) is the main ingredient that muscles need for growth.
Every intense workout you do makes muscles break down, so to repair and sustain its growth back, a lot of protein intake should be performed.
Fat (which should be 20% of your intake) is another main source of energy.
Moderate fat intake should be performed while into getting fit.
Fat is an essential nutrient that produces energy for daily workout routines, keeps the skin healthy, lubricates joints and encourages the absorptions of certain vitamins.
Unsaturated fats, especially monounsaturated fats, are considered the "healthier" ones.
Sources of unsaturated fats include nuts, seeds, vegetable oils and soft margarine.
You can perform all such gym activities but it doesn't make a difference if you forget your diet.
Proper nutrition seems to be forgotten by lots of people, they just want to get fit.
Always keep in mind to have a balanced intake of these nutrients to attain the body of your dreams.
There are lots of stuffs and food combination we can imagine and eat.
The best thing to do is to discipline ourselves from things that could harm us.
If there's something to keep in mind first before getting fit is to adapt our self to changes.
Changes on how much you eat, carry lifts, walk, run and others!