I Workout to Eat Whatever and as Much of Whatever I Want

Living the 5 percent lifestyle

I Workout to Eat Whatever and as Much of Whatever I Want

I hear it all the time.

"I work out so I can eat whatever I want!"

Sounds great in theory. Just burn some calories and then dive into an all-you-can-eat buffet, no consequences, right?

Wrong.

You cannot out-exercise a bad diet. Period.

What you eat is 90% of the battle when it comes to lifelong health and fitness. And at RiversZen, we keep it simple—real food, low-carb, no junk.

That means meat—lots of it. Red meat, eggs, healthy fats. The stuff your body was built to thrive on.

No ultra-processed garbage. Hardly any sugar. Definitely no “heart-healthy” seed oils (which are anything but healthy).

Because here’s the deal… If you're constantly feeding your body junk, your workouts are just damage control. You’re spinning your wheels, fighting inflammation, and setting yourself up for long-term struggles.

But when you fuel up on nutrient-dense, real food, your body thrives.

• More energy

• Better recovery

• Less stiffness and pain

• No more sugar crashes or cravings

And guess what? When you eat the way your body was designed to eat, you don’t have to count calories or stress over portions.

Eat until you're satisfied. Enjoy that juicy steak. Load up on eggs. Add some butter. Your body knows what to do with real food.

So, the next time someone tells you they work out so they can eat whatever they want, smile and nod.

But you’ll know better.

Because food is fuel—and you’re choosing fuel that keeps you strong, lean, and thriving for life.

Action Step:

Ditch one processed food today. Just one. Swap out the bread, skip the sugary snack, or cook your meal in real butter instead of seed oils.

One step at a time, you’ll feel the difference.