Earlier this week we posted an article by Brian Rigby of Climbing Nutrition about losing weight for climbing. In this first article on the subject, Rigby covers the basics principles behind losing weight for climbing and focuses on debunking some of the most common misconceptions about dieting and weight loss. However, in his first piece, he does not delve into exactly how to effectively and safely shed weight to maximize climbing performance.
If you haven’t read Part I on losing weight for climbing start there. However, once you’ve covered these basics, if you are still looking to lose some extra weight in an effort to improve your climbing performance, here’s the second part of Rigby’s series on the topic in which he provides you with some helpful tips and general strategies.
Just as in the first article, Rigby does not advocate any specific diet or weight loss program as a superior choice. Instead, he covers some general principles and strategies that can be applied to whatever diet or weight loss program works best for you individually and your personal dietary needs.
“Unlike the typical weight loss population, many climbers seeking to lose weight don’t necessarily have a tremendous amount to lose. Their target could be as small as 5-10 lbs or perhaps 20-30 lbs, but only rarely in my experience is the goal in the 50+ lb range. When such a small amount of weight is at stake, it often makes more sense to set time-based goals rather than weight goals.” – Brian Rigby
The tips/topics Rigby covers in detail are:
- The Less Processed Your Food, the Easier It Will Be to Lose Weight
- Set Time Goals in Addition to (Or Instead of) Weight Goals
- Don’t Fall Into the “Minimize Eating; Maximize Activity” Trap
- Be Patient and Proud of Yourself
- Don’t Let Others Bring You Down
If you are considering trying to lose weight for climbing, these two articles are an excellent place to start. Give them a read by clicking through bellow. However, if you are looking for more in depth information about specific nutrition strategies that could improve your climbing performance, check out our Nutrition Guide by Aicacia Young or our Paleo Diet Guide by Neely Quinn.
Click Here: Climbing Nutrition – Introduction to Losing Weight for Climbing II
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