Download or read book The Low carb Athlete written by Ben Greenfield and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-19 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No More Carb Loading! So you're gearing up for a killer exercise session, or a big event like a marathon or a triathlon, and you want to avoid all the carbo-loading that's so prevalent amongst endurance athletes. You're interested in fueling your body for the combination of ideal health and performance, and you're ready for weight loss, longevity, health, and breaking your sugar addiction. But is that even possible? Can you really escape the pasta binges and gastrointestinal distress that often accompanies an over reliance on sugar? Can you really be a low-carb endurance athlete? Enhanced Performance Without Expensive Supplements Maybe you know it's possible, but did you also know that there are certain supplements no low carb athlete should be training without? You're probably worried that you'll need to shell out big bucks for obscure supplements, right? Pine pollen? Ant protein? Thankfully, you just need some tried and true favorites that have proved the test of time. The number one supplement for low-carb athletes? It's likely to be sitting on your kitchen table right now. And there's another one that 70% of the population is deficient in...don't let that be you, especially when deficiency can lead to fatigue and muscle cramps. Edge Out the Competition with Superior Nutrition As an Ironman triathlete who eats low-carb, author Ben Greenfield walks his talk. He's developed a detailed system that will put you nutritionally ahead of 99% of your competitors. From training days, to race week, to the day of the race itself, you'll learn exactly what you need to be eating and when for best performance and best health. The Low Carb Athlete is the go-to resource for low carb athletes and those wishing to switch up their diet protocol from the old school carb-based diets of yesterday.
Download or read book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance written by Jeff Volek and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Low Carbohydrate Diet Guide for Triathletes written by Ben Greenfield and published by Price World Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to re-invent your body, health and athletic performance. We've been brainwashed into believing that endurance athletes need carbohydrates in order to perform optimally, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this book you'll find out why you don't need as many carbohydrates as you think, and what you can do about it. Contents include: - Why Choose Low Carbohydrate? - Answering Objections to a Low Carb Diet - Diet Explanation & Overview - Easy-To-Use Grocery Shopping List - Meal Plan for Regular Training Days - Meal Plan for Heavy Training Days - How to Fuel During Long Workouts - Full Race Week Meal Plan - Race Day Fueling - And Several Tasty Recipes! Get a breakthrough in performance, fat loss and health with a book that defies traditional sports nutrition madness!
Download or read book Training for the Uphill Athlete written by Steve House and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength
Download or read book The Low Carbohydrate Diet for Triathletes written by Ben Greenfield and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Re-Invent Your Body, Health & PerformanceWe've been brainwashed into believing that endurance athletes need carbohydrate in order to perform optimally.But nothing could be further from the truth.In this book, by triathlon coach, health blogger & sports nutritionist Ben Greenfield of BenGreenfieldFitness.com, you'll find out why you don't need as many carbohydrates as you think, and what you can do about it. Contents include: -Why Choose Low Carbohydrate?-Answering Objections to A Low Carb Diet-Diet Explanation & Overview-Easy-To-Use Grocery Shopping List; -Meal Plan for Regular Training Days-Meal Plan For Heavy Training Days-How to Fuel During Long Workouts-Full Race Week Meal Plan-Race Day Fueling-And Many Tasty Recipes!Get a breakthrough in performance, fat loss and health with a book that defies traditional sports nutrition madness!
Download or read book The Paleo Diet for Athletes written by Loren Cordain and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapts the author's nutritional program to the needs of athletes in a diet based on natural selection and evolution that promotes weight loss, normalizes blood cholesterol, increases energy levels, and enhances overall fitness.
Download or read book The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living written by Jeff S. Volek and published by Beyond Obesity LLC. This book was released on 2011 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive resource for low carbohydrate living. Trading up from sugars and starches to a cornucopia of nutrient-rich, satisfying, and healthy foods.
Download or read book The Ketogenic Diet for Athletes written by Charlotte Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ketogenic Diet is gaining increasing popularity. And with good reason: it is easy to implement, is not complex and is highly effective. It has been well researched and has produced consistent results since the 1920's.The Ketogenic Diet For Athletes explores the remarkable amount of evidence of health and performance benefits derived from the diet then specifically applies that to athletes. Whether you are an amateur or professional, you already know that what you eat is directly related to your performance and recovery.The Ketogenic Diet will help you optimize your diet for top athletic performance, improved health and longevity.You will discover how you can:*Teach your body to prioritze burning fat as fuel (instead of sugars) *Reduce your reliance on sugary gels during endurance training and events*Reduce stomach cramps during long races*Effortlessly lose body fat without feeling hungry*How to train effectively to access abundant body fat stores*Improve your concentration during the day without the sugar crash*Reduce your risk for chronic illness like diabetes, heart disease and stroke*And much moreCharlotte Campbell is a triathlete, coach and author and provides a fascinating discussion from her experience, that of her clients and many case studies of top endurance athletes who have switched to the Ketogenic Diet and as a result have dramatically improved their performance and their health.Grab this book to lose fat, gain energy and perform better in all aspects of your life. Highly recommended!
Download or read book The Endurance Diet written by Matt Fitzgerald and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2016-12-27 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TheÊRacing WeightÊandÊNew Rules of Marathon and Half Marathon NutritionÊauthorÕs first diet book: advice on everything from how (and how much) to eat, sample food plans from elite endurance athletes, delicious recipes, and science-based research. With a foreword by Dr. Asker Jeukendrup, the worldÕs pre-eminent sports nutrition scientist.
Download or read book Low Carb for Athletes written by Alan Lawrence and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to know how to properly fuel your exercise performance with a LOW CARB Diet! Want to start a Low Carb Diet but think your athletic performance will suffer. Don't want to read through a 300-page book full of scientific terms and charts! Are you tired of reading through endless blogs and forums for good advice! Look no further this guide will explain everything about becoming a successful Low Carb Athlete in a SHORT and EFFECTIVE way! In Low Carb for Athletes: A Simple Guide for Peak Performance you will learn: - How to properly do a Low Carb Diet (ketogenic diet) - How to become TRULY fat Adapted - How Marco nutrients can be manipulated to make you a beast on the mats, field or gym! - How Nutrient timing and partitioning can benefit you - The Differences in nutrient requirements between power and endurance athletes - Fat loss secrets - Gaining Muscle quickly and effectively - Pre-Competition nutrition done right! - 5 of the most mouth-watering Low Carb recipes that are JET FUEL for the body! - My 7+ experience as an athlete, Low-Carb dieter and scientist.↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ If you are ready... Scroll up, grab this book, and take the first steps to improving your health and being the best athlete you can be!
Download or read book Why We Get Fat written by Gary Taubes and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Taubes stands the received wisdom about diet and exercise on its head.” —The New York Times What’s making us fat? And how can we change? Building upon his critical work in Good Calories, Bad Calories and presenting fresh evidence for his claim, bestselling author Gary Taubes revisits these urgent questions. Featuring a new afterword with answers to frequently asked questions. Taubes reveals the bad nutritional science of the last century—none more damaging or misguided than the “calories-in, calories-out” model of why we get fat—and the good science that has been ignored. He also answers the most persistent questions: Why are some people thin and others fat? What roles do exercise and genetics play in our weight? What foods should we eat, and what foods should we avoid? Persuasive, straightforward, and practical, Why We Get Fat is an essential guide to nutrition and weight management. Complete with an easy-to-follow diet. Featuring a new afterword with answers to frequently asked questions.
Download or read book The Low Carb Athlete s Cookbook written by Gustav Henning and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your diet and elevate your athletic performance with "The Low Carb Athlete's Cookbook: 100+ Recipes for Optimal Performance." This comprehensive guide is designed for athletes of all levels who want to harness the power of low-carb nutrition to enhance their training, recovery, and overall health. Key Features: - Over 100 Performance-Boosting Recipes: Discover a wide range of recipes meticulously crafted to fuel your athletic endeavors. Each meal is designed to provide the right balance of nutrients to power your workouts, improve recovery times, and maintain high energy levels, all while keeping carbs low. - High-Protein, Low-Carb Meals: Our recipes emphasize high-quality proteins and healthy fats, along with nutrient-rich vegetables. This combination helps stabilize blood sugar levels, promotes muscle recovery, and provides sustained energy without the crashes associated with high-carb diets. - Easy and Quick to Prepare: We understand the demands of an athlete's schedule, so our recipes are straightforward and quick to prepare. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, you can focus more on your training and less on cooking. - Diverse and Delicious Options: Keep your meals exciting with a variety of dishes for every meal of the day. From hearty breakfasts and satisfying lunches to protein-packed dinners and energizing snacks, you'll find plenty of options to keep your diet interesting and your body fueled. - Expert Insights and Tips: Learn about the science behind low-carb nutrition and its benefits for athletes. Our book includes sections on the physiological impacts of a low-carb diet, meal planning tips, and strategies to maximize your performance through nutrition. Why This Cookbook? "The Low Carb Athlete's Cookbook" is more than just a collection of recipes; it's a comprehensive guide to optimizing your diet for athletic success. Whether you're a professional athlete, a dedicated amateur, or simply someone who enjoys an active lifestyle, this cookbook provides the tools and inspiration to fuel your body effectively. Perfect for: - Athletes looking to enhance performance with low-carb nutrition - Fitness enthusiasts seeking nutritious, high-protein meal ideas - Anyone interested in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle Start your journey to optimal performance with "The Low Carb Athlete's Cookbook: 100+ Recipes for Optimal Performance," and discover how delicious and empowering healthy eating can be!
Download or read book No Meat Athlete written by Matt Frazier and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--
Download or read book Keto Cycle written by Siim Land and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keto Cycle - The Cyclical Ketogenic Diet for Low Carb Athletes to Burn Fat and Increase PerformanceHave you heard about the ketogenic diet? It's proven to be great for rapid weight loss and fat burning. In addition to that, it's can be used to reverse diabetes and other medical conditions. The cyclical ketogenic diet(CKD) is an advanced variation of standard keto (SKD). It is most commonly used by low carb athletes to increase performance while burning fat for fuel. Also by bodybuilders to make their muscles look bigger and more vascular before stepping on stage. Whatever your reason or condition, you will most definitely benefit from this. The Keto Cycle is a book about the cyclical ketogenic diet. It will teach you everything you need to know about low carb performance, rapid weight loss, and nutritional ketosis. It's written in a way that everyone can understand and start practising the CKD approach. Keto Cycle gives youA simple plan to start the cyclical ketogenic diet for beginners.Everything you need to know about the keto diet and low carb eating.A tasty ketogenic diet meal plan that burn fat and battle diabetes.The Keto cycle can be used to:* Lose body fat and get shredded without depriving your body. * Build lean muscle and size while not getting fat. * Get stronger, faster and more powerful as an athlete. * Battle diabetes and reverse other medical conditions. * Improve mental focus and attain Jedi-like concentration. * Protect yourself against cancer, tumors and coronary heart disease. * Increase your longevity and insulin sensitivity. * Become fat adapted and start using fat for fuel. * Experience mental clarity and feel amazing. * Have access to abundant energy all of the time. * Reduce your hunger and lose sugar cravings for good. * Eat mouthwatering and delicious meals that leave you satiated for longer, including carbs. The author Siim Land is a modern day reneissance man and a hunter-gatherer. A holistic health practitioner, fitness expert and an author. Having practiced the ketogenic diet for several years, he has managed to improve his health, performance and longevity. You can do the same and start practising the cyclical ketogenic diet. If you're a low carb athlete wanting to burn fat, build lean muscle and increase performance, then the Keto Cycle is just for you.
Download or read book The Low Carb Companion written by Austin Jeans and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Low-Carb Companion US Edition is the life-changing nutrition book you must read. Whether you are the person concerned about your weight or state of health or you are a health practitioner in the business of optimising health advice or you're the fitness professional seeking effective evidence-based information on diet, weight-loss, health and athletic performance. The Low-Carb Companion US Edition is a concise, fact-filled expose on eating your way to sustainable weight-loss, the reversal of diabetes, the dramatic reduction in risks of heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's. It is your handbook to life-long health, your kitchen guide to feeding a healthy family, your information source for utilising higher fat nutrition strategies to fuel sport and exercise performance. Is it not time that you begin to truly understand your body, to learn exactly why you are overweight and to know how these factors can negatively impact your overall health. It's time that you realign your nutritional health with your metabolic health in order to enjoy healthy weight loss, boosted energy levels, glowing vitality and a happier, slimmer you. The Low-Carb Companion US Edition is written by Sports and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr Austin Jeans, with an inspirational foreword by world-renowned South African nutrition expert and A1 scientist, Professor Tim Noakes. It shows you that the secret to losing 20, 50 or even 100 pounds and keeping it off is really quite simple: cut the processed carbs and sugar and return to eating real foods including healthy fats. You don't need to be counting calories nor measuring out food portions as long as you're eating the right things! You can eat when you're hungry and enjoy your food, all whilst watching weight disappear and health re-appear. The Low-Carb Companion US Edition is your guide on a personal journey of weight loss and lifestyle change. Each chapter concisely defines and explains the evolving science behind low-carb healthy-fat nutrition in a comprehensive, yet simple, way and outlines practical eating strategies for successful weight loss, disease reversal and performance. Key features of the book include self-assessment tools to determine your state of nutrition and health, an extensive glossary to explain the terminology used, an informative question-and-answer section, over 130 scientific references and more than 200 recipes to get you started. The Low-Carb Companion US Edition will show you the way and keep you going on your 'new life' journey to good health. Are you ready for your cravings to cease, the mirror to flatter, clothes fitting well and the scale saying great things back to you - are you ready for a life-changing experience? Just like patients Jean T., who lost 90 pounds to walk down the aisle in a pencil-thin wedding dress, a slim ecstatic bride; Mike S., who lost 60 pounds and stood tall and slim at the altar on his wedding day, a new man for his new wife; and Bill A., a headmaster who lost 75 pounds and inspired an entire school community with his commitment to action. Your journey starts with a copy of The Low-Carb Companion US Edition. Download the e-book version, or order a crisp hardcopy so you can have guidance and knowledge at your fingertips every day. As a beacon of measured success, you can be the example of what sound, real-food based, healthy nutrition can achieve. Whilst you're at it, buy your doctor a copy, too!
Download or read book Intermittent Fasting Transformation written by Cynthia Thurlow and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the customized nutrition plan that will help you be lean, fit, more youthful, sexier, and full of energy—at every stage of life. Designed specifically for women, this individualized six-week intermittent fasting program is the sustainable solution to help you feel and look your absolute best. Based on the scientifically proven 16:8 fasting model, what makes this program unique is that it is geared toward your hormonal needs at every stage in life–whether you are cycling or in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond. Intermittent Fasting Transformation will help you: • lose weight steadily and burn fat without hunger, cravings, or plateaus–and keep it off • balance your hormones for better metabolic health and wellness, while easing symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause • experience a huge boost in physical and mental energy all day long • learn what foods best support weight loss, detoxification, and overall health • lift brain fog and help you sleep better • put aging in reverse . . . and so much more. Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and an internationally known women’s health expert whose viral TEDx Talk has received more than 10 million views, developed this breakthrough plan after entering perimenopause in her forties. Intermittent fasting didn’t just help her lose weight; she had more energy, fewer cravings, and lower blood glucose levels. Thurlow has now worked with thousands of women in her private practice to make her unique program of intermittent fasting work for them, too. With meal plans and 50 recipes, along with advice for supercharging your fast, this plan will transform your life, slow down the aging process, and help you reclaim your health and well-being.
Download or read book The New Atkins for a New You written by Dr. Eric C. Westman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international bestseller that offers a low carb lifestyle that's more flexible, more effective, and easier to maintain than ever before—this solid research-based diet promises and delivers success! Think you know the Atkins Diet? Think again. This completely updated, easier-than-ever version of the scientifically-proven Atkins diet has helped millions of people around the world lose weight—and maintain that weight loss for life. The New Atkins is... Powerful: Learn how to eat the wholesome foods that will turn your body into an amazing fat-burning machine. Easy: The updated and simplified program was created with you and your goals in mind. Healthy: Atkins is about eating delicious and healthy food—a variety of protein, leafy greens, and other vegetables, nuts, fruits, and whole grains. Flexible: Perfect for busy lifestyles: you can stick with Atkins at work, at home, on vacation, when you're eating out—wherever you are. Backed by Science: More than 50 studies support the low-carb science behind Atkins. But Atkins is more than just a diet. This healthy lifestyle focuses on maintenance from Day 1, ensuring that you'll not only take the weight off—you'll keep it off for good. Featuring inspiring success stories, all-new recipes, and 24 weeks' worth of meal plans, The New Atkins for a New You offers the proven low-carb plan that has worked for millions, now totally updated and even easier than ever.
