I thought this was an interesting article and a good follow up to the Michael Phelps 12,000 calorie story.
I thought these few items to be particularly of note -
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If we ate like Olympians, we’d all be a lot better off. Most will say that their athletic physiques have at least as much to do with what and how they eat than how much they exercise. Many have also told me that their biggest breakthrough performances have occurred after focusing on their diet, and not eating whatever, whenever.
If we ate like Olympians, we’d all be a lot better off. Most will say that their athletic physiques have at least as much to do with what and how they eat than how much they exercise. Many have also told me that their biggest breakthrough performances have occurred after focusing on their diet, and not eating whatever, whenever.
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Instead of eating the same-size meals and snacks day in and day out, top athletes match what they eat to how much they exercise. They recognize hunger and fullness, eat when they’re hungry, and stop when they’re full. When they aren’t training hard, they cut back on their portions to match their calories with their energy output
Instead of eating the same-size meals and snacks day in and day out, top athletes match what they eat to how much they exercise. They recognize hunger and fullness, eat when they’re hungry, and stop when they’re full. When they aren’t training hard, they cut back on their portions to match their calories with their energy output
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Most of the athletes I know should be in reality-show cooking competitions: They are excellent chefs and have a keen interest in buying the freshest ingredients and making wonderful meals.
Most of the athletes I know should be in reality-show cooking competitions: They are excellent chefs and have a keen interest in buying the freshest ingredients and making wonderful meals.
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Athletes look at food as necessary fuel for their bodies. They believe that if they put junk in, they get junk out.
Athletes look at food as necessary fuel for their bodies. They believe that if they put junk in, they get junk out.
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, must rely on tracking her calories, after finding out what #'s result in weight loss and then maintenance.