Some would argue that how you fuel your body for performing is as important as how you prepare your body to perform.  Regardless of the side of the discussion you are on, one thing is for sure: how you fuel your body absolutely has a direct affect on how you perform.  Putting bad food in your body can slow you down, have an impact on your endurance, weigh you down, or simply not be the right fuel for the energy your sport requires. 

Choosing the right foods (fuel) is only part of the equation.  You must also consider quantity while at the same time creating balance.  Creating the right balance helps protect from developing deficiencies as well as helping your body optimize performance. 

Part of making sure you have the right fuel for performance is taking supplements.  Supplements play a significant role for the following reasons:

Ø  You can’t always eat perfectly balanced meals

Ø  You can’t always eat at least 5 meals a day

Ø  You’ll never get all the nutrients you’ll need from your diet alone. (If you are not supplementing at least a multivitamin, your performance is more than likely being compromised in some way, shape, or form).

WHY WOULDN’T YOU SUPPLEMENT THE BEST MULTI IN THE WORLD?

Maybe you would prefer to supplement a multi specific for men…

Maybe you would prefer to supplement a multi specific for women…

You need to acknowledge what part of the season you’re in (i.e. off-season, competitive season, etc), and coincide that with what your goals are.  For example, the best time to focus on changing your body composition (body fat loss, or gaining lean muscle mass [or strength]) is during the off-season.  Whether your goal is to lean up or build muscle , keep the following guidelines in mind when addressing fueling your body for performance:

ü  HAVE AN ASSESSMENT / ANALYSIS DONE ASAP (including a body composition and measurements).

ü  Consume at least 3 – 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily

ü  Eat at least 5 meals a day (keeps your body from operating in a catabolic state)

ü  Drink at least 64oz (1/2 gallon) of water daily

ü  Minimize consuming empty calories (such as the calories in a soda)

ü  Minimize refined sugars, fried, and processed foods

ü  Eat well balanced meals (CHO, protein, and the right fats in the right amounts)

 Are you chasing your workouts with a protein shake?   

Throughout this website, the word carbohydrate is abbreviated CHO

Throughout this website, the word protein is abbreviated PRO

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT YOUR BODY COMPOSITION SHOULD BE WITH RESPECT TO YOUR SPORT/POSITION.