Thursday, May 1, 2008

Eating Healthy is crucial to getting in shape fast

All athletes need a diet that provides enough energy in the form of carbohydrates and fats as well as essential protein, vitamins and minerals. This means a diet containing 55-60 percent of calories from carbohydrates (10 to 15 percent from sugars and the rest from starches), no more than 30 percent of calories from fat and the remaining (about 10-15 percent) from protein.

That translates into eating a variety of foods every day - grains, vegetables, fruits, beans, lean meats, and low fat dairy products. The base of the diet should come from carbohydrates in the form of starches and sugars. Fluids, especially water, are very important to the winning combination. Dehydration can stop even the finest athlete from playing his or her best game.

Concentrate on eating a nutritious, balanced diet every day. This provides plenty of energy to grow and exercise.

Have some high carbohydrate foods like bananas, bagels or fruit juices. These foods are broken down quickly and provide glucose to the muscles.
The timing of this meal depends on athletes' preference for eating before exercise, but researchers have found that eating something from 1 to 4 hours before exercise helps keep plenty of blood glucose available for working muscles.
It is also critical to drink plenty of cool water before exercise to keep muscles hydrated. As the days get warmer you'll want to keep plenty of water or your favourite sports drink.

There are plenty of natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast.

Get plenty of rest. Enjoy healthy eating habits. Exercise daily and you'll be on that wonderful road to getting in shape fast!

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