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!
Protein shakes are controversial - nutrionists seem to indicate they aren't particlularly useful or needed despite all the claims by the companies that make them. Protein is essential to properly recover after a workout, but you can easly obtain the needed proteins and fats from a meal of natural foods. Some concerns about protein shakes were included in a article from Consumer Reports on this forum and referenced a few weeks back (search for it)::worms:
That may have been me. I scanned the article and still have it on my computer. If anybody is interested in reading it, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will send back the article.
Instead of protein shakes, I drink 8th Continent Light Chocolate Soy Milk after my workouts. Not only is it less expensive; it tastes great, has the protein I need, and is only 90 calories for 8oz. :2cents:
Protein shakes are controversial - nutrionists seem to indicate they aren't particlularly useful or needed despite all the claims by the companies that make them. Protein is essential to properly recover after a workout, but you can easly obtain the needed proteins and fats from a meal of natural foods. Some concerns about protein shakes were included in a article from Consumer Reports on this forum and referenced a few weeks back (search for it)::worms:
That may have been me. I scanned the article and still have it on my computer. If anybody is interested in reading it, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will send back the article.
Instead of protein shakes, I drink 8th Continent Light Chocolate Soy Milk after my workouts. Not only is it less expensive; it tastes great, has the protein I need, and is only 90 calories for 8oz. :2cents:
