I’ve heard the saying (in some form or another) a zillion times over, “Anything done in moderation is OK…just don’t over do it.”
I’m training for my first Ironman and I’m thinking about giving up soda (Coke and Diet Coke, in particular) until after the race. Obviously, neither of them probably have any nutritional benefit, but are either of them really bad for me?
I’ve heard all the conflicting info about aspartame and haven’t come to any conclusions.
Any advice / info would be greatly appreciated.
FWIW - I don’t drink ever any coffee and I average 12-20 ounces of soda per day. I don’t get headaches when I don’t have it. I drink it for the taste and because I like the carbonation (sp?).
from Triathlete Magazine’s Training Guide to Kona -
Caffeine and the final two weeks of taper are mutually exclusive. You need to stay off of it so that your body isn’t desensitized to it anymore. then, when you do need it, it’s a real booster. drink half a coke on the last half of a marathon and BOOM! you’re off.
on the nutritional side, after I read an article about high fructose corn syrup, I weaned myself over to diet. Since then, I have seen a noticeable difference in loose clothing, although my weight hasn’t gone down significantly.
on the nutritional side, after I read an article about high fructose corn syrup, I weaned myself over to diet. Since then, I have seen a noticeable difference in loose clothing, although my weight hasn’t gone down significantly.
this is very true. your body is the engine and food is the fuel. you wouldn’t put crappy gas in your car, would you? If the ingredients read “high fructose corn syrup” or “hydrogenated” anything, put it down and walk away. it’s not good for you, it’s really not even food. the pros almost exclusively eat whole foods and organic everything. give it a try for a week and feel the difference. or just RIDE THE SNAKE (Jim Carrey’s meth diet on SNL)!