Abstemiousness

Abstemiousness is a sub-virtue of the cardinal virtue of Temperance, and exercising abstemiousness is about making food and drink choices that meet your body's needs without allowing taste to overpower purpose. Using a food journal can help with abstemiousness and understanding the impact of food and drink choices on your body.

Hydrate

• Drink half your bodyweight (pounds) in water (ounces). (eg. 150 lbs of weight = 75 oz of water per day)

• Replenish electrolytes after intense exercise or illness.

• Limit alcohol and sweet drinks.

Nourish

• Eat 3 nutritious meals per day with no in-between snacks.

• Eat only single-ingredient, "whole", unprocessed foods.

• Fast to moderate the amount of food you're eating, not to abstain from it.

Supplement

• Aim for approximately 1 gram of protein per 1 pound of weight. (eg. 150 lbs of weight = 150 grams of protein)

• Consume nutrients mostly from food.

• Use supplements as directed by your physician to supplement food, not to replace it.