Spring Football Nutrition

[Kev X]

Hey we start spring football next week and this weekend im going to the store to get some food to keep me in good shape the next 2 weeks we go pretty hard in spring...so im wondering what my diet should look like im gueessing alot of protien and carbs but im looking for some more specific suggestions

thanx and also are there any supplement i should look into or am i fine without them

[scott_donald]

whats your current diet like???

weight and height bodyfat???

[teriyakisaki]

as scott_donald said, where do you stand to be right now? also, why are you looking to change 2 weeks out? its better than never, but i'd say next time start gettin prepped at least a month ahead of time to get anything out of it.

[Kev X]

5'9 220
and im looking more for a season diet becuase right now im on mostly protein diet

[scott_donald]

this...

[scott_donald]

In general, as a strength/power athlete, we recommend the following guidelines:
1) Eat whole foods.
2) Eat every 2 to 3 hours. This will ensure proper caloric intake, and prevent overeating as well.
3) Eat fruits and/or vegetables with every meal. These are essential for overall health, and ensure adequate vitamin/mineral intakes that are essential in all metabolic functions in the body. This is CRUCIAL for the strength/power athlete.
4) Eat a protein source in every meal. Lean sources are preferred. Refer to suggested foods section.
5) Ensure your carbohydrate sources are from complex grains, vegetables, and fruits. Processed foods are NOT adequate sources and should be only utilized after workouts. See suggested carbohydrate foods section.
6) Ensure your fat sources come primarily from oils, nuts, and red meats. We want you to strive for roughly 25-30% of your daily caloric intake from these sources of food. See suggested fat foods section.
7) Drink non-calorie containing drinks such as water. Reserve your caloric intake for foods.
8) Do not skip meals. Treat your body like a constantly running machine. To continually run, it needs energy to maintain its functions. Take the same approach with your nutritional regimen as you do with the other aspects of your training.
9) Adequate caloric intake is based on needs of the exercise program, and your body weight needs. If you are in need of losing weight, consume below maintenance calories, and if you are gaining weight, consume no more than 500 kcals above maintenance

[hill23]

great info!

[Kev X]

Thanks thats exactly what i was looking for
great info