Macronutrient Monday: Carbohydrates 💪🏼🍞

It's #macronutrientmonday and today we are going to highlight CARBS-because to get that BREAD 🏆, we have to EAT the bread! 🍞

Diet culture and social media give carbs a bad reputation. I’m sure you’ve heard someone say they are “cutting out sugar “or “doing a low carb diet”, but for an athlete, CARBS are KING/QUEEN!🤴🏻👸🏽 Both types of carbohydrate (simple sugars and complex carbs) have a place in an athletes diet, but the 🔑 is timing.

Simple carbs are very important right before, during (if workout is long), and right after your workout. They are quickly digested to give you more immediate energy, decrease fatigue & replace glycogen used by muscles to help recovery🥛🍯🍌 🍇🍊

Complex carbs digest more slowly, which provides longer lasting energy, a more stable blood sugar, and satiety. Aim to make 1/3 - 1/2 your performance plates carbs (depending on sport/goals), while choosing whole grain varieties of your bread/pasta/rice options more often. 🥔🥖🍠🍝🌽

Carbohydrates are our main fuel source for cheerleading. They provide energy to both our muscles and brain. They help us stay focused both on and off the mat and give us energy for all of life’s activities. Carb requirements vary based on individual needs, type of athlete, and your body composition goals. Athletes typically need anywhere between 45% - 65% of daily calories from carbohydrates. 🔥💪🏼

So let’s reject diet culture & stop limiting carbs — CARBOHYDRATES ARE OUR FRIEND 🤝 so lets fuel up with them EVERYDAY🔋💪

Not sure if you're getting enough carbs or the right types at the right times?? Book a FREE 15 minute intake call at the SERVICES tab to take the first time to optimal fueling habits for performance 💪🏼❤️