I did Search the forums for other posts on the Subject of Diet and found some results but they tend to cover a very broad area on Diets in general. I may not be able to get a quick, specific answer I'm looking for (maybe there's just too many variables) but here goes.
little background: I'm 50, Male, Breaststroker, but took some time off and just swam for light fitness and put on a little weight. Never been a "nutrition aficionado" and started training again about 6 mo's ago and I've been on a diet for about two months -I've lost 20lbs which I'm very happy with - 6' 190lbs.. I feel great overall and the Diet has done almost everything I wanted, however I've noticed that I just don't have as much muscle-power in my arms that I had prior to the diet. I eat a lot of fruits and vegs - 3 meals and a snack a day and a lots of water. The Daily animal-protein is at dinner which is either Chicken, Fish or Lamb.
To put it in the form of a question, if everything else feels good (energy, aerobic, etc) and but my arms (biceps and pecs) feel weak, what could I be lacking? (more animal protein or a food group etc) I've been doing some dryland to see if that offsets it, but "my gut feeling" tells me it's something lacking in my diet after the weight loss.
As i said it may not be an easy answer without providing more info, but wanted to give it a shot
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Agreed with the protein suggestion. And it doesn't have to be animal protein. As long as your diet is balanced and your iron count is good you should be fine. Eat your biggest meals at lunch or right after swimming when your metabolism is cranking and while muscles are low in glycogen. The rest of the day you can eat less and you won't be as hungry.
This movie called Forks over Knives is a documentary about two medical professionals (with a farming background) whose research indicates that diets high in beef and dairy should be cut back if not completely avoided altogether. The one Dr.'s son is Rip Essylstyn who wrote the Engine 2 Diet. He's a fireman as well as an accomplished triathlete and All American Masters swimmer.
Not saying that this is for everyone, but you might find it interesting. Keeping properly fueled is the key to feeling good and staying strong.
Agreed with the protein suggestion. And it doesn't have to be animal protein. As long as your diet is balanced and your iron count is good you should be fine. Eat your biggest meals at lunch or right after swimming when your metabolism is cranking and while muscles are low in glycogen. The rest of the day you can eat less and you won't be as hungry.
This movie called Forks over Knives is a documentary about two medical professionals (with a farming background) whose research indicates that diets high in beef and dairy should be cut back if not completely avoided altogether. The one Dr.'s son is Rip Essylstyn who wrote the Engine 2 Diet. He's a fireman as well as an accomplished triathlete and All American Masters swimmer.
Not saying that this is for everyone, but you might find it interesting. Keeping properly fueled is the key to feeling good and staying strong.
