There's a whole group of foods you should consider giving up or eating very seldom; we all like our grub but there's no point wasting your training miles.
No matter what your goals are – to improve your racing, improve your condition for training or sportives or to shed a few pounds – this video is for you.
It’s a quick run through the kinds of foods that cyclists shouldn’t be eating.
Let’s not be too over the top about this. We know there are plenty of riders out there who don’t want to be whippet thin and they have a more relaxed attitude about training, weight and their general condition.
And that’s absolutely fine; it’s good to treat yourself and there’s no need to feel guilty about it. Most of our readers fall into this category.
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Having said that, you can probably improve a bit by adjusting a few lifestyle issues and over time you’ll can find your cycling easier, irrespective of your levels or goals.
Go steady on it: Pizzas are great, but if you want to get in shape and stay that way you really need to take a controlled approach to food like this.
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A really good way to do this is to cut out some food types, while still enjoying yourself and not going overboard on dieting.
This video is done tongue in cheek, focusing on what you shouldn’t eat actually out on your bike.
But with the exception of one or two obvious items here – salad and muesli - we suggest you keep away from these foods.
You should at least regard them as an occasional treat and consume them in moderation.
If you’re going to eat cheese, for example, small quantities are best.
And if you’re partial to a baguette, cut down on them and the off time you have one, scoop the doughy inside out with your hand.
In short, the foods in this video should not form part of your regular diet and if you want to continue eating them you should do so very occasionally.
