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.
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I can concur with the success of Slimfast. I use at a component of my diet and it works fine. My evenings are time crunched with working in my swim so on weekdays Slimfast works just fine for my dinner along with a good helping of freshly steamed veggies. I'm too tired after my swim to bother with making a dinner. This, along with spreading out my consumption through the day instead of just 3 big meals works for me.
However, I do go off my regimine 1 day a week and treat myself. Afterall, as some said, part of swimming so much is to allow indulgence of some food for a reward!
I can concur with the success of Slimfast. I use at a component of my diet and it works fine. My evenings are time crunched with working in my swim so on weekdays Slimfast works just fine for my dinner along with a good helping of freshly steamed veggies. I'm too tired after my swim to bother with making a dinner. This, along with spreading out my consumption through the day instead of just 3 big meals works for me.
However, I do go off my regimine 1 day a week and treat myself. Afterall, as some said, part of swimming so much is to allow indulgence of some food for a reward!
