Dream Big: Eat Like a Pro Athlete
Do you train like a professional athlete? Here’s how to eat like one, too.
TRAINING HARD DEPLETES you. So, it’s not only about what to eat (and in what balance), it’s also about how often. This four week plan will walk you through eating like your favorite pro-athlete, with expert advice, research breakdowns, and tons of recipe ideas. Ready to be a winner winner, chicken dinner?!
Week 1: Eat Enough to Fuel Your Workout
The science: Do the Olympics motivate you to raise the ante on your workouts? Here's a tactic to try: Boost your caloric intake. Yes, you read that right. We’re not saying nosh like Michael Phelps, who reportedly consumed 8,000 to 10,000 calories each day during his competitive Olympic swimming reign. But exercising more means eating more, espeically high-quality foods, in order to sustain muscle growth and fitness intensity. Research shows that elite athletes who exercise intensely for more than an hour each day consume an average of at least 1,000 calories (or more) each day compared to people who don’t exercise.