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I agree that working out is essential, but I believe that putting the right type of food in your body is equally important. For many people, decreasing the amou
by courtneypowell 15y ago
I agree that working out is essential, but I believe that putting the right type of food in your body is equally important. For many people, decreasing the amount of carbohydrates after breakfast can provide enormous energy gains. I recommend reading Tim Ferris' 4 Hour Body for some interesting advice on diet, exercise and a very detailed chapter on sleep.
- wvl 15y agoAfter breakfast? I would include breakfast as well. My energy levels after a breakfast of bacon and eggs is far steadier than after any breakfast cereals, toast, muffins, pastries, etc. Avoiding any large carb intake (post workout _possibly_ excepted) is key to steady energy levels. For a more rational book, try Robb Wolf's "The Paleo Solution", which also has an extensive chapter on sleep and cortisol management.
- courtneypowell 15y agoObviously this varies person by person. In my own personal experience, I have found that eating carbs in the morning (a reasonable amount) allows me to have a much stronger workout. When I eat NO carbs, it makes it too difficult to maintain a moderate to intense workout schedule. I liked Paleo as well, but I liked Ferris' attempt to look at the "whole body".
- brdrak 15y agoI agree, I think carbs have gotten a bad rep unfairly. IMO, people should a lot more good carbs. http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/ http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-...
- dredmorbius 15y agoIf you are indeed engaging in significant activity, then the carbs will help. I have sedentary job (technical) but get in a good couple of hours at the gym most days. Keeping carbs moderated keeps the fat in check, but cutting it too low make intense cardio and strength training very challenging (and less productive).
- dorian-graph 15y agoCereals seem to do near nothing (Even those 'healthy' ones or heavier ones like muesli with honey) for me aside from satisfying the 'I'm hungry' feeling which quickly dissipates anyway. The times when I've had a good breakfast (Bacon and eggs, yoghurt and fruit, etc) is when I've felt the best.
- chugger 15y agoglucose is the key.
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- jacques_chester 15y agoSometimes I wonder if this is the only book on diet and exercise anyone on HN has ever read.
- InclinedPlane 15y agoI'll throw my support behind this: http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Drink-Be-Healthy-Harvard/dp/0743266420 http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Drink-Be-Healthy-Harvard/dp/074326...
- Evgeny 15y agoHere's the list of my favourite ones: Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health - Gary Taubes http://www.amazon.com/Good-Calories-Bad-Controversial-Science/dp/1400033462 http://www.amazon.com/Good-Calories-Bad-Controversial-Scienc... The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet - Robb Wolf http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Solution-Original-Human-Diet/dp/0982565844 http://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Solution-Original-Human-Diet/dp/... Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health - William Davis http://www.amazon.com/Wheat-Belly-Lose-Weight-Health/dp/1609611543 http://www.amazon.com/Wheat-Belly-Lose-Weight-Health/dp/1609... The Great Cholesterol Con - Anthony Colpo http://www.amazon.com/Great-Cholesterol-Anthony-Colpo/dp/1430309334 http://www.amazon.com/Great-Cholesterol-Anthony-Colpo/dp/143... Fat and Cholesterol are Good for You - Uffe Ravnskov http://www.amazon.com/Fat-Cholesterol-are-Good-You/dp/919755538X http://www.amazon.com/Fat-Cholesterol-are-Good-You/dp/919755...