I was just looking for people's experiences with different diets (high protein, high carb, Zone, etc.). I've spent at least a couple years researching and fooling around but feel I still haven't nailed in down. I eat very "cleanly" with around 15-20% fat, 50-60% carbs (low sugar), and 30-40% protein but find energy stores unstable. Daily calories range from 2000-2400.
I find that my energy is lacking, both in and out of practice, but too many carbs make me feel either fat and bloated or unstable energy-wise. With too much protein I don't have any energy at all and I become hypoglycemic in practice. I also have to worry about body fat due to certain medical problems.
Your experiences would be appreciated. Thanks.
PS: If it makes a difference to anybody advice-wise, I'm 23 years old.
I have a whole different take on this whole diet thing. While I do understand, and understand quite well, that nutrition is a very important component of a work out routine, I chose to take a different tact.
I love to eat and I love to eat all the things I shouldn't. If it's fried, cooked in fat back/bacon or just plain greasy, I love it. I figure I can eat a little more of the above items than I should if I just work out obsessively. I still try to limit fat intake but a weekly splurge is my treat for hours and hours and laps and laps in the pool.
My favorite diet is high in Eastern NC style BBQ and hushpuppies.
I have a whole different take on this whole diet thing. While I do understand, and understand quite well, that nutrition is a very important component of a work out routine, I chose to take a different tact.
I love to eat and I love to eat all the things I shouldn't. If it's fried, cooked in fat back/bacon or just plain greasy, I love it. I figure I can eat a little more of the above items than I should if I just work out obsessively. I still try to limit fat intake but a weekly splurge is my treat for hours and hours and laps and laps in the pool.
My favorite diet is high in Eastern NC style BBQ and hushpuppies.
