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6 Tips from Experienced Olympic Participants

Olympic athletes are the right kind of people to help you improve your health and get in better shape in a shorter period of time. They are more experienced than anyone you’ve ever met so far. Here what they think you might need to know:

Olympic athletes are the right kind of people to help you improve your health and get in better shape in a shorter period of time. They are more experienced than anyone you’ve ever met so far. Here what they think you might need to know:

Mornings Do Matter
We cannot stress it enough – your first meal of the day influences your whole day. According to most professional athletes, there is nothing as important as the foods and drinks you consume in the morning. Never eat simple carbs right after your wake up. Have something healthy. Complex carbs and lean protein is what you need to feel good for many hours without the need of snacks like donuts or chocolate bars. Eat oats and yogurt instead of cereals.

Learn More About Carbs
We’ve been told that carbs make us fat. This is partly true. First of all, you need to learn more about them and make some distinction between the types of carbs you eat. If you lead a passive lifestyle, then the amount of carbs you eat should be low. If you are an active person who regularly works out, then increase the amount of complex carbs. Carbs give you energy. Do sports and use that energy at the gym.

6 Tips from Experienced Olympic Participants Learn More About Carbs
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