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Diets are not just about losing weight. A smaller number on a scale is useless if you don\u2019t feel that great and your performance suffers. A well-formulated diet should make you feel good and allow you to do the things you love, like riding a bike! Let\u2019s check out how to measure your diet\u2019s effect on mood and athletic performance.<\/strong>
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You brain needs nutrition too<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you find yourself feeling bad, grumpy, or lethargic quite often, it might be because your brain is missing some key nutrients. Quality protein from fish, meats, or eggs provides tryptophan, a building block of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps us feel relaxed and happy. Fish and seafood are also a great source of omega-3 fats, which have been observed to improve mood. On the other hand, eating a lot of processed sugar can make you feel pretty bad. Having to constantly fight blood sugar spikes with insulin can cause mood crashes and has been observed to result in feelings of depression.<\/p>\n

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Better performance is not just about more calories<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most people want not only to feel good on a diet but perform well in the sport they like. Unfortunately, the usual advice revolves around fuelling and calories. The thing is, if you feel out of energy when exercising, consuming more energy gels and sugary drinks might not be the solution. The same thing goes for sore muscles; if you can\u2019t shake off the pain after a hard workout, your diet might need some changes in quality, not quantity.<\/p>\n

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We need protein for tissue building and repair, we need B vitamins, magnesium and calcium to metabolise food into energy efficiently, and we also need omega-3s to manage inflammation that comes with exercise. Real wholesome foods, like leafy greens, fish, or nuts that are dense in these valuable nutrients, are often the missing key.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re doing it right if<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You have mental clarity and feel more confident throughout the day.<\/em>
\n You feel content and good about your choices more often.<\/em>
\n You recover well from exercises \u2013 you\u2019re not stiff and sore for days after exercising.<\/em>
\n You can handle more without falling apart \u2013 longer rides, steeper climbs, and higher tempo.<\/em><\/p>\n

Some mood changes might come from the simple fact that you have successfully made a change to your diet or lifestyle. And even the smallest signs of progress will multiply these good feelings. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important not only to feed your body well but also to recognize those signs of progress. Don\u2019t wait for the bathroom scale to tell you the diet is working!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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