Nutrition for Athletes: Why “Eating Clean” Isn’t Enough

Most people think eating clean = better performance.
Wrong.
Performance nutrition isn't about eating less — it's about eating right.

1. Why Athletes Need More Calories

• Training = Stress + Recovery = Growth

• Without enough calories, you can't recover or adapt.

• Chronic undereating → burnout, injury, plateau.

Pro Tip:
Track your intake for 3 days. If you're training hard and undereating, you'll see it FAST.

2. Why Carbs Are Critical

• Carbs = Primary fuel for strength, speed, and endurance.

• Low carb diets = low performance, flat training.

Baseline Target:
3–5g carbs per kg (1.35-2.25 per lbs) bodyweight per day (depending on training volume)

3. What Matters More Than "Clean Eating"

• Meeting calorie needs

• Hitting protein minimums (~1g/lb bodyweight)

• Managing hydration and electrolytes

• Consistency over perfection

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