How many calories should you be eating as a triathlete?

How many calories should you be eating as a triathlete?

How many calories should you be eating each day as a triathlete?

I’m asked this question constantly, but it’s not as simple as just giving you a number. There are so many factors to consider and a lot of misinformation that can confuse things. Don’t worry though! This week, I’m breaking down the topic of calories and giving you simple straightforward advice that can enhance you’re training and performance.

As a triathlete, your caloric needs are unique and far greater than the general population. You’re not just training for one sport, but three, which means your body requires more energy to sustain those training hours. Unfortunately, many triathletes underestimate how much they need to fuel their bodies properly, which can hinder performance.

Every triathlete is unique, and your caloric intake should reflect that. Your daily caloric needs are impacted by various factors such as age, gender, body composition, and most importantly, your training intensity and duration. For example, the caloric demands of an Ironman competitor will vastly differ from someone preparing for a sprint race or in the off-season.

To determine your caloric requirements, it's essential to grasp the concept of Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which includes:

1. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The amount of energy required for your body to function at rest, making up about 60-75% of your needs.

2. Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT): Energy expended through daily activities such as walking or household chores.

3. Thermic Effect of Food (TEF): Calories burned through the digestion process, accounting for about 10% of your TDEE.

4. Exercise-Associated Thermogenesis: Calories burned during training sessions, varying greatly depending on the intensity and type of activity.

When consuming calories, focus not just on the quantity but the quality. A total caloric target compounds into the macronutrient distribution: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for triathletes, while proteins aid in muscle recovery and repair. Fats offer high caloric density but are vital for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

Instead of following a static number, it's crucial to periodise your nutrition in keeping with your training phases. Adjust your intake over the course of a week, month, or year as training loads vary. There will be times to drive a slight caloric deficit for body fat loss, and others when maintaining or slight surplus is necessary.

Lastly, it’s important to listen to your body's cues. Being consistently hungry or frequently sick might indicate that your nutritional strategy requires tweaking. Remember, achieving balance in properly fuelling your body translates into increased training availability, thereby enhancing your overall performance.

If you wish to delve deeper into understanding your personalised caloric needs and how to optimally meet them, consider joining the Triathlon Nutrition Academy, where we provide personalised support to help you achieve your performance objectives.

Remember, a well-nourished triathlete is a successful triathlete.

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Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart

It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!

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The No-BS Guide to Triathlon Nutrition

The No-BS Guide to Triathlon Nutrition

The best time to work on your nutrition was 6-12 months ago. The second-best time is now.   TRIATHLON NUTRITION ACADEMY DOORS ARE OPEN!>> www.dietitianapproved.com/academy <<   This is your last chance in 2023 to join the best triathlon nutrition program in the world! But be quick as they close again at 8am AEST Sunday July 16th! _______________________________________________________   There are a million things you can easily get distracted by as a triathlete, but at the end of the day there are 3 key pillars to your success in the sport:   Structured Training Nutrition Sleep / Recovery    These 3 pillars are more important to get right first, before dropping $20K on a bike or $400 on the new Nike Vaporfly and hoping to break a record.   My job, as an Advanced Sports Dietitian, is to help you harness the power of pillar 2, nutrition. After working with hundreds of triathletes,just like you over the last 15 years, I developed my Supercharged Triathlete Formula. It includes 8 key elements, to help you reach your goals and fast track you through the minefield that is triathlon nutrition.   If nutrition is the missing link for you, tune in for my no-BS guide to Triathlon Nutrition. Wrapped in a warm hug and smile of course ;)   LINKS   Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist   Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!   Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved  @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved   The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy   Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Juli 202329min

How Chris and Kelly are saving more than $550 on supplements each month!

How Chris and Kelly are saving more than $550 on supplements each month!

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6 Juli 202323min

I Can’t Believe We Made it! 🎉 Giveaway Winner Announced

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Erin's Secrets to an 11 minute Personal Best at Eagleman 70.3

Erin's Secrets to an 11 minute Personal Best at Eagleman 70.3

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22 Juni 202325min

How to Find Balance Post-Race So You Don't Blow Out and Gain 10kg / 20lb

How to Find Balance Post-Race So You Don't Blow Out and Gain 10kg / 20lb

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Six Simple Nutrition Hacks That Save You at Least 2 hours a Week

Six Simple Nutrition Hacks That Save You at Least 2 hours a Week

A lot of triathletes complain about being time-poor. You fit A LOT into your days. It’s hard to fit much else in, particularly to learn a new skill or gain some deeper knowledge and understanding about your nutrition. So I wanted to share with you 6 simple hacks that you can utilise to save at least 2 hours every week. Personally, they allow me to cram A LOT in, just like you, and still eat well which is one of my highest values (obviously).  Because at the end of the day, what is all this training and chaos without our health? You are what you eat - so if you want to train better and become a fitter, faster triathlete, it’s time to take more notice of how you fuel your body.  LINKS Download my FREE Weekly Menu Planner Template: ​​dietitianapproved.com/planner Outsource meal planning to me: dietitianapproved.com/MenuPlanning Get instant access to over 150 nutritious and delicious recipes to fuel the active triathlete: dietitianapproved.com/recipedatabase Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!   Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved  @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved   The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Juni 202323min

Why You’re a Tired Triathlete All the Time and How to Find More Energy

Why You’re a Tired Triathlete All the Time and How to Find More Energy

Are you feeling tired and fatigued?   Of course you are - you’re a triathlete training for 3 sports in a week. Plus juggling the demands of work, family, and life. But you shouldn't be completely wiped all the time. Even if you’re training for a full distance/Ironman event.   We often push ourselves to the limits, neglecting the importance of quality nutrition, sleep and recovery. Our bodies need time to repair and recharge. Without it, fatigue becomes our constant companion. And it’s not a badge of honour you should be proud to wear.    Remember we only adapt from the sessions we recover from. So constantly smashing yourself is not going to make you a better triathlete. Recovery is just as important as training itself.   Nutrition also plays a pivotal role in our energy levels. Sometimes you don’t know how good you can feel, until you’ve got your nutrition sorted to support training.    So how do you find more energy?    Here are 6 practical strategies to help you find more energy and feel like a supercharged triathlete.   LINKS   Check how well you’re doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist   Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It’s for you if you’re a triathlete and you feel like you’ve got your training under control and you’re ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo!   Join the waitlist for our next Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening in July! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy   Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved  @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved   The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy   Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How To Shave Minutes Off Your Triathlon Transition Times

How To Shave Minutes Off Your Triathlon Transition Times

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