I remember reading articles about Dana Torres where she mentioned how her current training diet was more protein based and not the carb loading that was her earlier training days.
As someone who is contemplating a higher level of training, I'm wondering what is the ideal ratio of protein/carb/fat is (Of course ice cream should be the 4th food group)... Of course I could just buy her book, but I doubt that would answer my questions : ).
If anyone has personal/professional experience glad to hear it, but equally interested in recommended resources web or paper based.
Thanks!
CB
my nutritionist told me 60% carbs, 40% protein; refuel after practice with carbs, which replace glycogen lost in muscles. have protein later, rather than sooner, after workouts. also eat (for me, weight 117 or so, 5' 4") around 300 calories a day of healthy fats (olive oil, etc.), which help fight depression as well as provide good energy.
i think we eat too much protein in our society; it produces a waste product that leeches calcium out of bones, according to andrew weil and some others i've seen quoted in laundromat magazines.
Um... I think given your weight and my guess your body comp is in pretty good condition that 60/40 like that is fantastic. You're probably pretty active. However - right after a work out - you do need a little protein. Carbs will only give the muscles fuel to act, but without a little protein (I believe the ratio is 3:1) they can't begin to rebuild themselves efficiently. 8oz of chocolate milk after a workout == amazing results just from personal experience.
my nutritionist told me 60% carbs, 40% protein; refuel after practice with carbs, which replace glycogen lost in muscles. have protein later, rather than sooner, after workouts. also eat (for me, weight 117 or so, 5' 4") around 300 calories a day of healthy fats (olive oil, etc.), which help fight depression as well as provide good energy.
i think we eat too much protein in our society; it produces a waste product that leeches calcium out of bones, according to andrew weil and some others i've seen quoted in laundromat magazines.
Um... I think given your weight and my guess your body comp is in pretty good condition that 60/40 like that is fantastic. You're probably pretty active. However - right after a work out - you do need a little protein. Carbs will only give the muscles fuel to act, but without a little protein (I believe the ratio is 3:1) they can't begin to rebuild themselves efficiently. 8oz of chocolate milk after a workout == amazing results just from personal experience.
