12/10/2023
I hear all of these A LOT. Do you?
Nutrition is super complex, and being an athlete means there is an extra layer of confusion added on the top.
Let’s talk through it...
✨Being lighter won’t make you faster. What will make you faster is eating enough to fuel your training, recovery, and performance. Focus on eating for your performance goals - not for your size.
✨Cutting carbs will likely make you sad. Because they’re delicious! But also because they are ENERGY. Our body doesn’t do well without carbs .. so much so that even if you don’t give yourself those carbs, your body will just make them anyway! Carbs are energy, athletes need MORE carbs than the general public, not less - I can’t stress this enough.
✨Try to keep supplements as a “fill in the gap” option. Foods are safer, tastier, and more well rounded options when it comes to nutrition. There are a place for supplements in an athletes schedule, but rarely a NEED. Let’s see if we can optimize your diet first and go from there.
✨Protein is SUPER important. But it’s not everything. Most athletes tend to overdo their protein intake because of the “more is better” mindset. A well rounded diet is the best for muscle building. And I hate to say it … but you likely won’t need 1g/lb of protein … especially if it sacrifices other important nutrition in your day.
Any myths you’ve heard lately? Let’s hear them.
Book a FREE discovery call with me and let’s get you fuelled! ✨
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