My experience was similar. When I started Crossfit I was following my small portion eating habits and didn't really focus on getting enough protein, fat, or car

My experience was similar. When I started Crossfit I was following my small portion eating habits and didn't really focus on getting enough protein, fat, or carbs (my thinking at the time was carbs and fat were bad, I had no distinction about WHICH ones were bad). There was a point where I was complaining about feeling tired all the time and my coach asked me what my diet was like. I told him. He scolded me. Ever since then I've noticed HOW MUCH diet truly affects my athletic performance and my recovery.