It is ok to eat carbohydrates! The question is not if you need carbohydrates, but how much. It IS okay to eat carbohydrates and necessary to consume them as an athlete. There are many articles and diets which label carbohydrates as ‘bad’. For athletes, both men and women, … [Read more...]
I am METS- 1 HMP certified!
I am officially now a Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist - Health and Medical Professions (METS I - HMP for short). I first got my notification today via Facebook when I was added to the secret METS group (there are only 40 of us including the creator and instructor), then … [Read more...]
Don’t Carb Load
I had a client send me his pre-race plan that was given to him by his trainer. He asked me to review and let him know how to adjust it if were not 'right'. First off, your trainer or coach is usually not a nutritionist or nutrition coach although they may know a bit about … [Read more...]
How many carbs while training?
I was at a Bikram Yoga class last Sunday and I saw an athlete who had attended a sports nutrition lecture I had done for their club last year. We exchanged pleasantries and he asked me “How many calories should I be taking in on the bike from carbs?” I would love to give a simple … [Read more...]
Why a recovery meal?
The past few weeks I have been working with many athletes - triathletes, runners and cyclists mainly. Some are doing longer distances for the first time, some have been at Ironman or ultra running for a few years. The question aways comes up about the recovery meal. Why do I … [Read more...]