triathlon and vegeterian - Triathlon Week

12-06-2004, 01:25 PM

Hi,
i'm new in triathlon and 8 years vegeterian. I looking around for daily food
menu. Does anyone have any experience in similar case. Please help...
Thanks
Nix

12-07-2004, 07:24 AM

Try checking out Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness - there is some insight
into this.

"Nikolami" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> i'm new in triathlon and 8 years vegeterian. I looking around for daily
food
> menu. Does anyone have any experience in similar case. Please help...
> Thanks
> Nix
>
>

12-07-2004, 12:00 PM

I have read the Carmichael's book - it does provide some good insight;
however, is not really geared toward a vegitarian triathlete. I too am
a vegitarian and have been competing for the last 3 years. I just
purchased Power Foods by Liz Applegate. This is really a good resource
for your needs. Good Luck!

12-07-2004, 06:32 PM

I'm a Lacto/Ovo/Peshian (eat dairy, eggs, and fish) vegetarian for the
last 14 years, and successful athlete. Most vegetarians I know have
better diets than meat-eaters already! You *should* be aware of protein
intake though. A minimum of 1 gram of protein per day per kilo of body
weight (lbs/2.2) is recommended, while some advise 1.5 grams per kilo
during high stress periods. This is not tough to get unless you don't
eat dairy, eggs and fish. Look for quality foods with un-processed
whole grains, and of course soy in all forms is good stuff. In-season
after a tough workout I make a protein shake as insurance that I'm
getting enough, and there are many products to choose from...
Steve
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12-08-2004, 07:24 AM

Thanks Steve,
i'm vegetarian 8 years and I eat dairy, eggs but not fish.
again thanks, this is good advices for start.
Nix

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> I'm a Lacto/Ovo/Peshian (eat dairy, eggs, and fish) vegetarian for the
> last 14 years, and successful athlete. Most vegetarians I know have
> better diets than meat-eaters already! You *should* be aware of protein
> intake though. A minimum of 1 gram of protein per day per kilo of body
> weight (lbs/2.2) is recommended, while some advise 1.5 grams per kilo
> during high stress periods. This is not tough to get unless you don't
> eat dairy, eggs and fish. Look for quality foods with un-processed
> whole grains, and of course soy in all forms is good stuff. In-season
> after a tough workout I make a protein shake as insurance that I'm
> getting enough, and there are many products to choose from...
> Steve
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>