The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E15: Tom Herbert - Climbing Nutritionist, losing weight safely for climbing.
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Sep 26, 2022 AI Snips
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Prioritize a Healthy Relationship with Food
- Prioritize building a healthy relationship with food, using it to fuel your climbing sessions effectively.
- Experiment with high energy and carbohydrate availability for at least two weeks before manipulating body composition.
Fluctuating Energy Needs
- Energy needs fluctuate throughout the day and week, depending on activity levels.
- Leverage periods of lower energy needs to create calorie deficits, but never during training.
Protein Intake for Climbers
- Consume at least 120 grams of protein daily, split across several meals, to support tissue repair and recovery.
- Adjust carbohydrate and fat intake based on individual needs and activity levels, but maintain consistent protein.