Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label nutrition talk

Fueling the athlete - tune in live 1/12/21

Unlock Your Body's Full Potential With Good Nutrition Habits Hi athletes, weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts, When did sport nutrition and nutritious eating become so complicated? No matter your fitness level, as an athlete, your goal is to fuel your body to optimize your training and racing and to protect your mental and physical health. In a culture of information intoxication, it's essential to remember that food is your fuel. If you lack an understanding of how to keep your body nourished and fueled or you struggle with your relationship with body image or food, it will be difficult to meet your energy needs. The bottom line is that you can't adapt to training and unlock your body's full potential if you don't fuel properly. Proper fueling involves following basic sport nutrition guidelines without becoming obsessive over body weight, calories or food. You don't have to achieve a specific body composition or follow a rigid fueling plan to achieve athle...