Mail Time!!– Vol. 4–Good Carb, Bad Carb

 

Racers, let's run the old Good Carb, Bad Carb.

 

The scene where Nolte tries to play good cop, bad cop announcing "I am the calm type" to the frazzled witnesses is awesome. Of course the standard for bad cop working a room is the unforgettable scene where Eddie Murphy takes over the country bar.

Racers,

This is as vital a nutrition subject as you'll find. Carbs is a very popular subject because it goes directly to how Racers turn food into energy for racing and working out.  I get a lot of mail from Racers that are looking to get going with a fitness program. Of course I think Racers Workout is the best there is.  But I have said many times that unless we get a nutrition plan that satisfies our cravings, gives us proper energy and doesn't make us big and fat, we are wasting our time with any workout.

So what about Carbs?  Well this mailbag brings up a great point them. Read it and think about what I have said many times that good eating is about understanding what goes into what goes into you.

Check this out:

Hey Russ,

I have a question about nutrition for racers. Do you recommend for your racers to eat a relatively high-carb diet compared to what most people consider to be normal? I ask this because I figure racers in Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, ALMS, etc. are racing for longer distances and probably require the same nutritional needs as endurance athletes (marathon runners, cyclists, triathletes), but I also wondered if that nutritional lifestyle is applied to other racers who may not be racing for longer distances (Supercross, Sprint Cars, Off-Road Racing, etc.) or if they eat a more balanced diet?

 

My answer:

I have to apologize up front for the late arrival back to answer your question. I have had to scale back my appearances a little because of the amount of emails I answer, plus out promoting and then tending to my clients too. I'll do my best to try and stop back sooner so that we don't make you wait for information.

Everyone is on notice that they can email me directly with any questions or requests for resources at RussBohaty@gmail.com. On the subject line, note that you are from Motorsport forums and you'll get priority attention.

Now to answer your question on diet: Yes, my Racers eat a higher carb diet than most of the normal non- athletes out there. It usually happens that way out of necessity. As many of you know from having purchased Racers Workout, the Top Fuel Nutrition Guide errs on the side of overeating rather than undereating. The way I structure my ideas in Top Fuel is to encourage that the vital energy needs of racers get met mostly or exclusively through natural foods, rather than processed foods.

Energy is neeed to race but it is also necessary for the off days work on racing specific fitness. Carbohydrates are a popular focus because of the relatively efficient conversion to energy. I try to stress to my Racers that there are numerous natural way to get carbs and energy equivalents that promote a healthy weight and are easier on the liver than say bread or white pasta. Meaning, I'd rather see a Racer eat lots of nuts, fruits and vegetables until over-ful,l rather than eat a concentrated carb food that is man made.

With Racers Workout, I am a stickler for two things right up front. One is that the Racer must bring the proper mental approach (ready to learn, willingness to bring great effort, a vision for their ideal outcome) The individual also must bring an oath to follow my nutrition suggestions for a set number of days to gauge how much better he/she feels and to lay the foundation for a better weight and energy level. It is absolutely vital.

Shoot me an email at RussBohaty@gmail.com and I'll give you a copy of Top Fuel Nutrition free. I want you to see what it's about and how I attack the question of sustaining energy needs for competitive Racers. That offer is open to everyone on this forum too.

Russ

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