Nutrition

RE: Nutrition

Former Member — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:17:45 GMT

The only thing I count are my strokes! ;) When it comes to my diet, I make sure it's well-balanced, but I don't obsess over it. For protein, I bring a scoop of chocolate 100% whey protein powder to the pool in a water bottle, and then I hit the drinking fountain for a fill-up after my swim. When I get home, I make a smoothie with blueberries, bananas, light vanilla soy milk, and a tablespoon of chia seeds (great price for a bag at Costco!). For variety, I'll substitute other fruit when the mood strikes. Although I don't eat lunch, I do snack on fruit and almonds during the day when the I get hungry. At dinner time, we get our protein from plant-based sources most of the time (beans, legumes, grains); however, we're too addicted to salmon and shrimp to go to a completely plant-based diet. In addition, dinners include a lot of veggies. We're big on broccoli, so we eat it most nights of the week along with other veggies. As for the fat part of my diet: CHOCOLATE! :ohyeah: lol without chocolate :)

RE: Nutrition

skiboy58 — Sat, 01 Apr 2017 02:34:11 GMT

Breakfast: 2 scoops of P2Life Nutriboost with Kashi Go Lean cereal + 1 tbsp flaxseed and 1 tbsp chia seeds. 1 or 2% milk and berries or scrambled eggs and the nutriboost as a separate beverage. Sometimes lowfat or nonfat yogurt in place of milk. Lunch: tuna, chicken, or turkey with half avocado. Maybe one slice of toast. Dinner: lean meat, veggie, small amt of starch (rice, baked potato, quinoa, cous cous). Soup or salad. Snacks: carrots, real-fruit popsicle, popcorn, protein bar (I try to stick to something less than 200 calories and less than 60 from fat). I'm still a "little" diabetic (HA1C now normal with metformin but was 6.7...) so I try to keep the carbs down, but I don't subscribe to any kind of fanaticism that says I can never eat this or that...even a small amount of ice cream every now and then is fine and esp if I keep up with my swimming.

RE: Nutrition

DeniseMW — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:10:37 GMT

I'll try to remember that next time this fake swimmer gets in the pool.:D

RE: Nutrition

sunruh — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:37:30 GMT

what the heck is a macro? never mind i dont care real swimmers dont care about calories --- they eat everthing in site! real swimmers finish a meal and ask...when and what is on the next meal? if you cannot finish a large deluxe pizza on your own and look for more...you are not swimming hard enough!

RE: Nutrition

ourswimmer — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:59:49 GMT

I don't quite understand what to eat instead of grain (and what seed oils are you referring to?) A low-carb grain-free diet emphasizes green vegetables, meat including fish, and eggs. I like full-fat plain yogurt, too, personally. Some fruit, some nuts, as snacks and treats. If you didn't care about eating low-carb, you'd eat starchy vegetables too, like potatoes, carrots, and beets. The main seed oils available in American supermarkets are canola, corn, and soy. Better oils, definitely tastier and arguably more nutritious or less harmful, include olive, coconut, and avocado. Or animal fat such as butter, bacon fat, chicken fat.

RE: Nutrition

DeniseMW — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:41:02 GMT

I'm interested in what you mean by grain free. I'm allergic to tree nuts so it's always limited my ability to go vegan, though I've been processed foods/sugar free and felt great. I've been trying to knock off some considerable weight but although I mostly eat a healthy diet, I don't quite understand what to eat instead of grain (and what seed oils are you referring to?) ElaineK, I'm going to try that whey protein in a water bottle. Usually I mix it with coconut milk and a fruit.

RE: Nutrition

Elaine Krugman — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 02:35:49 GMT

Best Swimming World article ever: www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../ :ohyeah: :bliss:

RE: Nutrition

Allen Stark — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:31:55 GMT

Best Swimming World article ever: www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/.../

RE: Nutrition

Former Member — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:21:55 GMT

I found it very easy but it is not for everyone. I do think that all should try 1 month grain, sugar and seed oil free to see what it does for them. There are many who have had dramatic improvements in weight, health, mood etc as the 20lbs of inflammation that most people carry goes away. It certainly changed my life.:)

RE: Nutrition

Former Member — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 09:16:12 GMT

I gave up wheat and all other grains 15 months ago, also no seed oils and very, very low sugar, no processed food, home cooked meals, fish, meat,eggs, veg, nuts basically Keto LCHF, Paleo, so many labels. The difference has been so dramatic. All of my reflux, IBS, fatigue and many other issues vanished and I feel great and my weight dropped from 200lbs to 165lbs in 4 months, now stable at around 170lbs. I work from home so I have the luxury of preparing my own meals and not everyone can give up bread and pizza. Eating out is very difficult but I feel younger now at 53 than I have since my 30's. Your body completely changes when you are keto adapted, basically you switch from a sugar burner to a fat burner. I often exercise in fasted state, eat nothing during long bike rides and don't need to eat after exercise. Your body changes how it uses the energy systems and I have needed to do a lot of research in the area. This is perfect for endurance athletes, but more challenging for swimmers with our max effort swims and glycolytic energy use. I have learnt to add some carbs during swim meets to replenish after an event. There are a handful of swimmers at my club experimenting with this approach. Thanks for a good thread, Gareth

RE: Nutrition

julieannjohn — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:06:04 GMT

RE: Nutrition

julieannjohn — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:05:15 GMT

For protein, I bring a scoop of chocolate 100% whey protein powder to the pool in a water bottle, and then I hit the drinking fountain for a fill-up after my swim. If I had remembered this, I would've talked to you about it and maybe gotten a sip!

RE: Nutrition

julieannjohn — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:20:56 GMT

The only thing I count are my strokes! ;) For protein, I bring a scoop of chocolate 100% whey protein powder to the pool in a water bottle, and then I hit the drinking fountain for a fill-up after my swim. Does that taste good?

RE: Nutrition

Elaine Krugman — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:32:28 GMT

Dark chocolate has been my dessert of choice for years :) Swimming and chocolate = :bliss:

RE: Nutrition

Rich B. — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:06:09 GMT

Dark chocolate has been my dessert of choice for years :)

RE: Nutrition

Former Member — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 08:06:42 GMT

Yeah, I'm pretty detailed about it too. Protein and carbs, about 10 grams before swimming and ~25 grams after seems to yield pretty good results. I prefer pea or pumpkin seed (hemp seed might work too) protein powder since it's hypoallergenic and way easier on the stomach when you're swimming repeats haha!

RE: Nutrition

Elaine Krugman — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 04:21:45 GMT

So, does it taste chocolate water? I'm such a picky eater but chocolate sounds good! It doesn't have the consistency of a milk shake because water is thinner, but it still has a good chocolate flavor. By time I'm finished with my swim and yoga, I'm ready for it! :drool:

RE: Nutrition

julieannjohn — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:25:37 GMT

I like it. So, does it taste chocolate water? I'm such a picky eater but chocolate sounds good!

RE: Nutrition

Elaine Krugman — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 02:19:46 GMT

Does that taste good? I like it. I bought a big bag of Cytosport from Costco when it was on sale, and I liked it enough to buy several more since then. I always wait until it goes on sale, so it saves me $8. :D

RE: Nutrition

Elaine Krugman — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 10:15:29 GMT

Breakfast is usually before swimming, so I have Perpetuem (sports drink) or a smoothie. Lunch is usually something like grilled chicken, salad, and a baked potato or sweet potato. Also, always, dark chocolate for desert. :ohyeah:

RE: Nutrition

Allen Stark — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 09:44:14 GMT

RE: Nutrition

Rich B. — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 05:40:17 GMT

At my wife's suggestion I tried a (mostly) grain free diet ( I still eat some white rice.) She said it should help with inflammation. It has and I have much less gastric reflux. I was not trying to lose weight, as I felt pretty good about that, but I lost 7 lb, almost all from the waist, 2 belt notches. I have the vague appearance of a 6 pack for the first time in years. YMMV. I'm curious what you eat for breakfast? and no sandwiches for lunch?

RE: Nutrition

Elaine Krugman — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 08:27:33 GMT

I have the vague appearance of a 6 pack for the first time in years. YMMV. Hmmm, I've never seen a frog with 6-pack abs. :D

RE: Nutrition

Allen Stark — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 05:51:41 GMT

RE: Nutrition

Elaine Krugman — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:43:28 GMT

If this belongs in the non-swimming category, feel free to move it as I wasn't sure where it needed to go. Do any of you count your macros? I'm getting way too many carbs and not enough protein. I'm ok on fat intake. Thanks in advance and I look forward to your answers! The only thing I count are my strokes! ;) When it comes to my diet, I make sure it's well-balanced, but I don't obsess over it. For protein, I bring a scoop of chocolate 100% whey protein powder to the pool in a water bottle, and then I hit the drinking fountain for a fill-up after my swim. When I get home, I make a smoothie with blueberries, bananas, light vanilla soy milk, and a tablespoon of chia seeds (great price for a bag at Costco!). For variety, I'll substitute other fruit when the mood strikes. Although I don't eat lunch, I do snack on fruit and almonds during the day when the I get hungry. At dinner time, we get our protein from plant-based sources most of the time (beans, legumes, grains); however, we're too addicted to salmon and shrimp to go to a completely plant-based diet. In addition, dinners include a lot of veggies. We're big on broccoli, so we eat it most nights of the week along with other veggies. As for the fat part of my diet: CHOCOLATE! :ohyeah: