I put in 45 miles a week and during a 2 mile race at the track I found myself light headed and collapsed at the finish line. (5 minutes the first mile and 5:30 the second mile) During that week I changed my diet from greasy fast food to the healthiest thing I could in my Moms kitchen and cafeteria at school. People said it was heat exhaustion or it was because I was eating less food intake. I drank plenty of water and on that race day it was pretty hot for me. Not to forget that my bowel movements were somewhat like diarrhea.
I hear so many articles and books saying eat less and eat healthy but maybe it’s for adults. I’m only 15 and I want to stay in shape for cross country season. Websites? Diets I should have at my age?
Thank You
At 15 years old and running 45 miles a week you can certainly afford to take in a lot of calories. Eating healthy, including lots of greens, is a good idea but if you are eating less meat then you need to make sure you are getting protein from other sources – beans, peanut butter, nuts, soy, etc.
And you can’t cut out fat completely. The body needs a certain amount. If I were you I would keep avoiding fast food but would continue eating burgers and chicken at prepared at home. Just make sure your mom is stocking the fridge with the leaner cuts of meat.
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