I made big mistakes in my fitness journey juggling digestive problems, disordered eating, & fueling like an athlete for performance.
I remember starving myself after workouts because I thought I’d “undo” all my hard work.
I thought I’d be “toned” & have better energy but what I actually got was “skinny fat,” weak, & bloated.
What does it take to optimize workouts?
Adequate food quantity & proper meal timing for your workouts
The RIGHT food (what you can digest & absorb efficiently mentally & physically)
Appropriate stimulus (WEIGHTS & cardio)
Consistency (not perfection)
Recovery (SLEEP & rest days)
Liquids & low volume, easy to digest foods will be your best friend when it comes to IBS & IBD & eating closer to workout times.
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Athletes have special needs:
An endurance athlete? You train for high-level competition. You log a lot of high intensity miles each week. For you, carb or fat & calorie needs are likely higher.
Training as a bodybuilder? You lift weights with serious muscle growth in mind. Your protein & calorie needs are likely higher.
Getting ready for a fitness competition?You’re trying to drop to a single-digit body fat %. For you, carbs or fats would be lower depending on the individual & protein would be higher.
Basic Generalizations:
Carbs & Fats are your fuel sources. If you eat carbs, they’re more appropriate for the Crossfits, Cyclebar, Orange Theory, Shred415, F45, etc. We burn a 
ton of carbs doing high intensity activity for long periods of time. You can also fuel with fat if you’re fat adapted, I do.
Eat 90-120 min prior to exercise, minimize added fats or fiber around workouts for digestive ease. 2:1 ratio carbs to protein for traditional dieters. Ex: 50g carbs, 25g protein
5am’ers training fasted, just eat a delicious carb (traditional) or fat-filled (keto or carnivore) dinner the night before.
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Now go crush your workout!