For an athlete, food is fuel for the body, and diet is an important part of training. Most athletes try to fine-tune their body composition for maximal results on race day, and as a result are constantly aware of what they eat. However, nobody is perfect, and slipups occur every once in a while. If an athlete sets weekly nutrition goals (for example, total grams of fat, carbohydrates, and protein), then a slight indulgence on Monday — say too much fat — can be counteracted by being more vigilant the rest of the week, i.e., less fat. This results in a little wiggle room and still allows for athletes to feel like they are reaching their goals.
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