Just as a race car needs the best fuel to run efficiently at top speed, an athlete needs the best fuel for peak performance, rapid recovery and optimal health. The problem is that some of the so-called experts in athletic training don’t know what that fuel is. Let me explain by example.
The following diet was given to a national-team female weightlifter who competes at a bodyweight of 68 kilos/149 pounds. It was designed by a dietician employed by a university. I know this diet sucks, but I want to see how many of you can figure out why it sucks. So I came up with an idea for a contest.
Four years ago I did a presentation at FitPro in the UK about how personal trainers can double their income. It was very well received, and now I’ve decided to conduct specific internships on the topic. I plan to hold one in the UK on February 21-22 in London and another in the US on May 14-15 at the Poliquin Strength Institute in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The first person who can tell me the top eight things wrong with this diet will win a free business internship.
I’m looking forward to reading your responses.
Ready…set…GO!
Charles Poliquin
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Breads
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Vegetable
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Fruits
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Dairy
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Proteins
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Fats
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Sugars
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Alcohol
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Carbs
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Proteins
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Fats
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Alcohol
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Calories
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PLAN
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5
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5
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4
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3
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7,5
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7,5
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2
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52%
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25%
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22%
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1723
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Breakfast (7 a.m.)
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2,0
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1,0
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1,0
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1,0
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1,0
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0,5
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65
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22
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7
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409
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2/3 cup yogurt 0% M.F.
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1,0
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12
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8
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80
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1 fruit
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1,0
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15
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60
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60 g breakfast cereals
(e.g., All-Bran, Cheerios)
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2,0
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0,5
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38
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6
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2
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192
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30 g Allegro cheese 4-10% M.F.
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1,0
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1,0
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8
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5
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77
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Snack
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1,0
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0,5
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1,5
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15
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4
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8
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144
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1 fruit (e.g., 1 cup strawberries)
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1,0
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15
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60
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15 nuts
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0,5
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1,5
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4
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8
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84
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Lunch (12 p.m.)
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2,0
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3,0
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3,0
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3,0
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45
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36
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17
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477
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8 whole-grain Melba crackers
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2,0
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30
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6
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2
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162
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1 ½ cups vegetables
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3,0
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15
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6
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84
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90 g cooked meat (palm-sized serving)
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3,0
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1,0
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24
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5
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141
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2 tablespoons dressing, your choice
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2,0
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10
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90
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Mustard, as desired
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Snack (1-2 hours before training)
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1,0
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1,0
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1,0
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0,5
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50
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11
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1
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251
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1 fruit
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1,0
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1,0
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30
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3
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1
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141
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200 ml soy milk
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1,0
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0,5
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20
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8
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110
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Dinner (7:30 p.m.)
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2,0
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1,0
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3,0
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2,0
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25
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28
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10
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302
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1 fruit
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1,0
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15
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60
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2 cups lettuce
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2,0
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10
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4
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56
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90 g cooked meat (palm-sized serving)
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3,0
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1,0
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24
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5
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141
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15 ml (2 teaspoons) oil
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1,0
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5
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45
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Snack Post-Workout
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1,0
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1,0
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27
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8
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140
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1 cup 1% chocolate milk
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1,0
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1,0
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27
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8
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140
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Copyright ©2010 Charles Poliquin