The Olympic Athlete Diet

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2. Plan for Maximum Recovery to Get Lean

For the Athlete: Research scientist Steve Hertzler, PhD, RD, worked with Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold on her nutrition plan, with an emphasis on post-workout nutrition. "The goal isn't to reduce her weight to that of a swimmer or an endurance runner, but to help her reach a body weight that will allow her to perform at an optimal level and not be too heavy," explains

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Photo by: Corbis

2. Plan for Maximum Recovery to Get Lean

For the Athlete: Research scientist Steve Hertzler, PhD, RD, worked with Olympic weightlifter Holley Mangold on her nutrition plan, with an emphasis on post-workout nutrition. "The goal isn't to reduce her weight to that of a swimmer or an endurance runner, but to help her reach a body weight that will allow her to perform at an optimal level and not be too heavy," explains Hertzler.

For You: Hertzler says the three key principles of sports nutrition-eating to fuel the body, eating to repair the body, and eating to be healthy-apply to Olympic-level athletes and the average exerciser. He says to eat a piece of fruit before each meal, make sure to consume a blend of lean protein and carbs within 30 minutes after your workout, plan your meals a

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