It's March already. Still early season for some of us. So I was thinking this is the perfect time to really look at what I'm eating for food/nutrition requirments and reassess things again. But boy can it get awfully complicated here. Nutrition vs. Fuel. Carbs, proteins, fats. Looking at how much of what to consume, and when things are best consumed. It's a little overwhelming. Again, balance. So I look to my references for some simple rules to follow.
1:) Eat a decent amount of calories.
2:) DO NOT try to lose weight while training with extreme calorie restrictions.
3:) Eat a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
4:) Drink plenty of water.
5:) There is no such thing as "bad" food. However a lot of foods should be consumed with discretion
6:) Good fats are a must for optimal health.
7:) What you consume every day should be well rounded, and contain little to no processed foods.
These are not my rules. I've adapted them from one of Gale Bernhardts books. I believe that if you are a highly active individual, you must eat, and eat well. Again balance. Don't eat ice cream after dinner every night! How is that going to get you through your next workout? So I focus on getting in as much good stuff as possible, then I won't have room for the unnecessary. However, if that piece of chocolate is calling, I will eat it, and enjoy it! I'm trying to slow down and really enjoy my food too. Give it a try, and see what happens.
Rules adapted from : Training plans for multisport athletes, by Gale Bernhardt, USA Olympic Triathlon & World Champion
Triathlon and other little snippets
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