How I went from overeating and hamburgers to triathlons and detox

HOW I WENT FROM OVERTRAINING & HAMBURGERS TO TRIATHLONS & DETOX. COMMON WAYS OF INEFFECTIVE TRAINING & EATING TYPICAL BODYBUILDING DIET ENDURANCE ATHLETE DIET 55-75% Carbohydrates Sports Drinks Oatmeal Oatmeal Whole Wheat High Protein Low Carb Baked Goods Fruit Juice Tuna Yogurt Protein Bars Canned Shakes Eggs Sausage DISTANCE TRAINING 7 miles/wk Swimming 232 miles/wk Biking 48 miles/wk Running Draining Time Consuming Injury Prone Cow Milk Beef Jerkey Energy Drinks BULK TRAINING Extreme Muscle Mass Low Bodyfat Constant Fatigue Sore Joints Low Endurance Heavy Weights The above examples of poor diet can lead to gas, bloating, stomach-aches, diarrhea, and frequent bouts of cold, flu and a susceptible immune system. Too much exercise does not result in significant strength, speed, power, or distance gains. Instead, it negatively affects your focus, sleep, produotivity, and mood. THE INTERVAL TRAINING & NUTRITION SOLUTION Short, interval sessions on the bike increase power. 20-30 minute swims make you faster as well as save time. Running 3 times a week or less prevents injury. Lifting heavy weights for just a few reps with good form makes you incredibly stronger. Accomplish all of this with 8-10 hours of training a week. Leave behind the exhausting pursuit of exercise for the sake of exer- cise, and discover the beautiful balance between health and performance. When you do, life becomes magically simple. HOW TO CHANGE YOUR DIET FOR THE BETTER Ditch low-fat foods Eat less sugar • Learn how to Focus on sprout, soak and ferment eating as • Limit packaged close to foods nature as A healthy possible. diet can be adjusted for the omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan. After all, for thousands of years, we have hunted, gathered, and roamed the fields and plains, and in the process, have developed an innate ability to engage in long periods of sustained movement. As long as we don't hold ourselves back from our natural talents with copious amounts of overtraining, sugar, fake foods, stress, lack of sleep, and a hectic lifestyle, our natural endurance can shine through in a surprisingly strong way. View Full Article at http://bit.ly/15bfuD2 bengreenfieldfitness.com