Eating for Endurance

In my 20-plus years of working with athletes, the key part of my methodology has been to provide information to help individuals understand how to find the approach that works the best for him or her, as opposed to prescribing a preconceived diet and list of supplements, and inferring all athletes must follow these blindly. I teach each athlete to match his or her specific needs and reap the benefits, whch include increased endurnce and performance, longer athletic lifespan and signficant improvements in overall health, includung the elimination of injuries.

This book describes this process.

Here's how you can get the most out of this book. First, understand the basic chapters - those that provide a general overview and philosophy of my eating program. These are outlined in chapters 1-4. You will find ths approach very different from most books, diets and nutritional advice. I'm asking that you keep an open mind and take responsibility for your own health and fitness, rather than rely on others to give you the magic pill, which of course does not exist.

Next, understand the basic information on diet and nutrition - general knowledge almost everyone needs to know and follow. This is found in chapters 5-13. These chapters help lay the groundwork that will enable you to more effectively take the necessary steps to individualize your diet and nutrition. Once you get to chapters 14-18, you'll have an easier time individualizing your diet and nutritional state. Chapters 19-24 provide ideas on eating - not just what, but how and when, along with tips how to obtain the highest quality food and get the most out of it. This part also includes a chapter on the next generation of endurance athletes - our children.

Because this is an individualized approach, it is always evolving. It's not a cookbook program you blindly follow without any thought, but rather one that will become your lifestyle. You'll learn to be more intuitive and instinctual regarding eating. As the seasons pass, as your priorities are modified, or as your goals change, you'll be able to easily adjust your diet as necessary to match your unique needs. In the process you may also be able to help family and friends get more fit and healthy. - Dr. Phil Maffetone
--- from book's Preface

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