I often check out a forum for bodyweight exercises because I do a lot of bodyweight exercises as part of my dry land training.
Anyway, many people on that board are all into this low carb stuff. I tried it out for 6 months but had the feeling that I don't have enough energy if I don't eat enough complex carbs like grains(pasta, rice, bread etc).
Is it just me or do other swimmers experience the same?
Just wondering...
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If I find myself eating too much processed junk, I'll do a week or so of South Beach Phase I (aka - no carbs) just to kill the cravings, and then I add the good carbs back in. It gets me back to healthier eating and off the sugar and junk. It also forces me to get a bit more creative with my meal planning which usually benefits the family too (get us out of a rut). That said, I do ease my workouts back a bit when I'm doing it, and could never maintain it long term.
If I find myself eating too much processed junk, I'll do a week or so of South Beach Phase I (aka - no carbs) just to kill the cravings, and then I add the good carbs back in. It gets me back to healthier eating and off the sugar and junk. It also forces me to get a bit more creative with my meal planning which usually benefits the family too (get us out of a rut). That said, I do ease my workouts back a bit when I'm doing it, and could never maintain it long term.
