He is telling me he needs to get around 100 grams of protein a day. He wants to drink protein drinks, but I don't think it is good for you. I would appreciate any advice on what to buy at the grocery store besides lean meats, eggs, and legumes. Opinions on protein powdre?
He rides around 10 hours a week if that helps. Sometimes more if our 2 year old will let him.
2007-01-17 05:23:49 · 5 answers · asked by Reaper 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Based on what you've said, here's my advice: Buy healthy, fresh food, prepare balanced meals, cut out ALL processed sugar and junk-food carbs. Limit calories to whatever's healthy for his size. Increase riding DISTANCE -- so if he's currently covering 180 mi/week, he should target 200 next week. Keep ratcheting up the distance and let family time be incentive to cover it faster. Do NOT drink your protein: eat it. So much more satisfying and the calories will be more meaningful. The pounds will disappear all on their own.
2007-01-17 13:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Pablo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kinda agree. He should know what to do to shed the pounds as a Cat 1 racer. If he IS a pro, he should be riding 4-6 hours a DAY. At least that's how I think pros train. At least 20 hours a week. If he rode like that, and he knows this, the pounds will just disappear.
I don't have kids so I really don't know about the balance thing when it comes to jobs vs. family.
I think what you are getting him should be ok unless he wants different. Maybe try eating nuts and grains through out the day. High in protein, low in fat. A friend of mine is a tri-athlete and that's what he does. Just nibbles on fruits, veggies, nuts, granola....all day. Small amounts.
2007-01-17 15:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by Madrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as Cat 1 he should know the bike racer diet
4 meals a day
no seconds
1/2 of every plate is fruits and vegetables
as many whole grains as possible
(obviously no sugar products soda, candy,etc)
simple
screw protein powers and the like they are designed to leverage cash out of weight lifters wallets.
2007-01-18 01:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by hogie0101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say real food does not come in powder food in a can...he should know what he's doing as a cat 1
2007-01-17 14:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read about benefits of protein at iherb.com.
2007-01-17 13:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋