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!
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That is exactly it. It's the same reason people lose weight when they alter percentages of fat or carbs or whatever. The only way to lose weight it to eat less food than you normally do. It also helps if the food is whole and nutritious, because it's good fuel.
This has been my opinion for years even though low carb gurus want to tell you the opposite.
I do believe that the lack of fiber in your diet leads to over-weight though. Many diets contradict each other but what almost all diets(Paleo, low carb, low fat, the Mediterranean, Okinawan etc) have in common is eat a lot of veggies. I think if someone eats tons of veggies he provides his body with enough fiber and nutrients. A good way to get enough veggies is juicing. I drink a veggie/fruit juice every morning as my only breakfast.
I would drink a fresh veggie/fruit juice over a protein shake any day.
I can recommend this book: Amazon.com: Complete Book of Juicing: Your Delicious Guide to Youthful Vitality (9780761511267): Michael T. Murray: Books
That is exactly it. It's the same reason people lose weight when they alter percentages of fat or carbs or whatever. The only way to lose weight it to eat less food than you normally do. It also helps if the food is whole and nutritious, because it's good fuel.
This has been my opinion for years even though low carb gurus want to tell you the opposite.
I do believe that the lack of fiber in your diet leads to over-weight though. Many diets contradict each other but what almost all diets(Paleo, low carb, low fat, the Mediterranean, Okinawan etc) have in common is eat a lot of veggies. I think if someone eats tons of veggies he provides his body with enough fiber and nutrients. A good way to get enough veggies is juicing. I drink a veggie/fruit juice every morning as my only breakfast.
I would drink a fresh veggie/fruit juice over a protein shake any day.
I can recommend this book: Amazon.com: Complete Book of Juicing: Your Delicious Guide to Youthful Vitality (9780761511267): Michael T. Murray: Books
