Diet program for triathletes

[Chris52686]

Hello, i just started competing in triathlons and am wondering what would be a good diet program to go on. I had been training and dieting for muscle mass(I.e.) low carb high protein but now need more carbs to keep me going. I am currently 6'1" 195lbs and want to keep as much muscle as possible and get down to about 6% body fat.(im currently around 12%) So how much carbs, fat and protein should i be taking in in order to keep my muscle mass and lose fat. Thanks

 

[zakk]

I'm on the opposite side, I'm trying to lose fat while doing tri's

If your doing sprint distances, keeping your protein high will be enough, and will be at the ragged edge up to Olypmic distances. as you go longer 1/2 IM+, you will lose some mass, during racing season.

I've done sprints & olympic and lost over 50 pounds since my first tri and lost only .9 pounds of muscle. All I do is eat 220g+ of protein a day and lift 1-2 a week.

Like all other diets, you'll have to tinker with what works for you. good luck