What do swimmers use for electrolyte replacement and/or meal replacement shakes, etc? I am trying to loose weight but despite all my swimming, it's not happening. I think it's got to be because I'm hungrier, but have a hard time gauging my calories, so I'm looking for a meal replacement system that will help me meep track but that will also have adequqate protein and vitamins for maintaining training. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Personally, I don't eat a lot of burgers, mainly because I don't eat wheat and what's the point of a burger without the bun? As a red-meat eater, though, I have to say I probably eat fewer overall calories from red meat now than in the past. That's because the meat I buy now is very expensive — hamburger $6.50/lb direct from the farmer; other cuts, much more — so I tend to eat far smaller portions. I do enjoy fries from time to time, but only those I make myself in the oven.
Bottom line, I agree with you. You can't lose weight without reducing calories. Where I differ is that I believe you can cut calories without feeling starved all the time. There are calories, and then there are calories!
Personally, I don't eat a lot of burgers, mainly because I don't eat wheat and what's the point of a burger without the bun? As a red-meat eater, though, I have to say I probably eat fewer overall calories from red meat now than in the past. That's because the meat I buy now is very expensive — hamburger $6.50/lb direct from the farmer; other cuts, much more — so I tend to eat far smaller portions. I do enjoy fries from time to time, but only those I make myself in the oven.
Bottom line, I agree with you. You can't lose weight without reducing calories. Where I differ is that I believe you can cut calories without feeling starved all the time. There are calories, and then there are calories!
