Do you consider yourself a weekend warrior?
It seems like more and more of us are taking a interest in competing "for the fun of it" in events such as 5K's, marathons, biking, du's, tri's, etc. Maybe some of us are not into competition but we are regulars at the gym, training 3 to 5 times a week.
Whether or not you are training for a specific event, have you postulated a fitness goal you are actively working to achieve? IF so, do you make every minute of those workouts count? I mean, do you work out hard for your fitness level? I am going to venture a guess here, but I would say yes. Time is premium in our hectic schedules so fast and effective workouts are what we all are looking for. And so I consider you an athlete.
Besides getting the best training, are you making your sure your nutritional needs are met? Good nutrition does count and helps your training go a long way. Actually, it can be what makes or breaks you reaching your fitness goals.
What does an athletic diet look like?
A good diet for athletes should be the same as a well balanced diet with the exception of added calories and fluids, depending on the activity level and individual specific caloric needs.
What to eat?
Eat foods that fuel your body effectively. Feed your muscles high quality foods that provide key nutrition. It really is that simple. Whether you consider yourself athletic or a weekend warrior, follow guidelines that recommend a diet of whole grains, vegetables and/or fruits along with protein at each meal. Don’t forget to include a little bit of “good” fat throughout your day.
Go get 'em Tiger!
Be Well
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