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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In response to effi's message, It IS unwise to diet given my present intake, age, and activity level. It was even more unwise to do it far more seriously 8 years ago, when I was fifteen years old and diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. That was before I started swimming. Note that I am now very healthy medically and have been for three years as of this past July 1 (my doctors are quite impressed).
I am NOT looking at diet for weight reduction purposes (maybe really in the other direction). Rather, I'm looking for the diet that helps me feel, perform, and look my best (in that order). This has somewhat elevated importance for me given my sensitivity to food and shape, but I'm not looking for perfection. I'm happy where I am but would be open to suggestions for improvement, that's all.
By the way, don't worry about your motherly instinct, effi. My mother has you covered. :-)
In response to effi's message, It IS unwise to diet given my present intake, age, and activity level. It was even more unwise to do it far more seriously 8 years ago, when I was fifteen years old and diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. That was before I started swimming. Note that I am now very healthy medically and have been for three years as of this past July 1 (my doctors are quite impressed).
I am NOT looking at diet for weight reduction purposes (maybe really in the other direction). Rather, I'm looking for the diet that helps me feel, perform, and look my best (in that order). This has somewhat elevated importance for me given my sensitivity to food and shape, but I'm not looking for perfection. I'm happy where I am but would be open to suggestions for improvement, that's all.
By the way, don't worry about your motherly instinct, effi. My mother has you covered. :-)
