as per the me-kick-own-ass thread, I was reading up on boxers cutting weight. Ive done a few days in sweat suits in saunas myself over the years - not fun....but came across this from the Australian Institute of Sport.
Obviously, being Australian, they are automatically brilliant in my book, but curious about opinions of this, as it has a few recommendations that run counter to the 'cut your carbs and up your protein' conventional wisdom...
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In the two to three days prior to competition, athletes should avoid excessive salt intake to avoid fluid retention. Adopting a low residue diet for the last 24 hours before competing will help to reduce weight further because it empties the gut of undigested food and fiber.
Low Residue Foods
"¢ Low-fiber cereal (corn flakes, rice bubbles)
"¢ White bread
"¢ Jam, honey
"¢ Juice, low-fat milk, sports drink
"¢ Tinned fruit
"¢ Jelly
"¢ Clear soup (e.g. chicken broth)
"¢ White pasta
"¢ White rice
"¢ Tomato based pasta sauce
"¢ Liquid meal (Meal Replacement Shake)
Depending on size and diet, the average person carries about 0.5 to 1kg of such material in the stomach during the day. Fasting will allow this food to be processed and eliminated, and cause a 'technical' weight loss. However, it will also prevent the athlete from fueling up before the event. A low-residue diet composed of nutritious foods with minimal fiber or waste product will provide nutritional goals while being "light" to eat.
Some boxers may use extensive dehydration to lower body weight prior to competition. Excessive dehydration can adversely affect performance and increase the risk of heat stress. The effect of dehydration on a boxer's performance will depend on the fitness level of the athlete and how frequently he/she has experienced dehydration while training.
It is smarter for competitors to manipulate food intake, then passively dehydrate the day before competition. Passive dehydration involves limiting fluid intake while undertaking normal daily activities. Use of saunas and sweat suits should not be necessary if you have planned well.
Obviously, being Australian, they are automatically brilliant in my book, but curious about opinions of this, as it has a few recommendations that run counter to the 'cut your carbs and up your protein' conventional wisdom...
Cited from here
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The Australian Institute of Sport has an interesting tactic for making weight that involves eating "low residue foods":In the two to three days prior to competition, athletes should avoid excessive salt intake to avoid fluid retention. Adopting a low residue diet for the last 24 hours before competing will help to reduce weight further because it empties the gut of undigested food and fiber.
Low Residue Foods
"¢ Low-fiber cereal (corn flakes, rice bubbles)
"¢ White bread
"¢ Jam, honey
"¢ Juice, low-fat milk, sports drink
"¢ Tinned fruit
"¢ Jelly
"¢ Clear soup (e.g. chicken broth)
"¢ White pasta
"¢ White rice
"¢ Tomato based pasta sauce
"¢ Liquid meal (Meal Replacement Shake)
Depending on size and diet, the average person carries about 0.5 to 1kg of such material in the stomach during the day. Fasting will allow this food to be processed and eliminated, and cause a 'technical' weight loss. However, it will also prevent the athlete from fueling up before the event. A low-residue diet composed of nutritious foods with minimal fiber or waste product will provide nutritional goals while being "light" to eat.
Some boxers may use extensive dehydration to lower body weight prior to competition. Excessive dehydration can adversely affect performance and increase the risk of heat stress. The effect of dehydration on a boxer's performance will depend on the fitness level of the athlete and how frequently he/she has experienced dehydration while training.
It is smarter for competitors to manipulate food intake, then passively dehydrate the day before competition. Passive dehydration involves limiting fluid intake while undertaking normal daily activities. Use of saunas and sweat suits should not be necessary if you have planned well.
