Eating Right

Until this year, I did not pay much attention to my regular diet. Sure, I use pre and post race Powerbar products to ensure I have enough energy and can recover properly from training and racing, but I never really gave my regular diet much thought. I figured, I could just eat whatever I wanted and as much as I wanted as long as I continue to train and race hard. After researching this properly, I have decided to make 2010 a year that I focus not only on proper training but also on proper nutrition throughout the day! I am now tracking my calories using a great program from LIVESTRONG called The Daily Plate. You can find it at http://www.livestrong.com/myplate/. You can also use the LIVESTRONG.COM Calorie Tracker as a great companion app on your Blackberry (http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/blackberry-calorie-tracker/) or on you iPhone (http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/iphone-calorie-tracker/). The on line tool and the apps allow you to enter what you eat and your fitness activities each day and allow you to set up a profile with your calorie goals to help keep you on track. Just by tracking what I eat, I know I will improve my nutrition in 2010. My goal is to lose 10 pounds in 8 weeks to be in prime condition for my racing season. Let's see how I do!