Hydration 08/23/2009
 
I've been much more disciplined with my water consumption this training cycle, consuming a minimum of 100oz per day.

If you've ever wondered how much water you should be consuming during your typical day...here's a quick and easy calculator that can help:

http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

According to that calculator...I should be consuming about 140oz of water a day!

I've started using True Lemon and some of the Crystal Light water flavor powders...and they really help.  Sometimes...I just get sick of drinking water...and the added flavor really does the trick! 
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Vitamins 08/23/2009
 
OK...

The fish oil supplements didn't work at all!  The gel capsules were enormous and I wasn't able to deal with them.  I tried puncturing them and ingesting just the oil...but that was just gross!  I actually kept that routine up for about 3 weeks before I just gave up.

I've been told that I can find fish oil in liquid form if I search hard enough...but I haven't taken the time yet.

I've also switched my multi-vitamin to Centrum Performance.  The tablets are smaller than the multi I was taking.  I continue to supplement with Vitamin D as well.
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Vitamins 06/17/2009
 

I attended a seminar on nutrition for athletes last weekend, and came away with some interesting information.

Last year at this time, the Food and Drug Administration was considering raising the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D to 1000mg's.  A year later...and that hasn't happened.  Know why?  Because the FDA is now considering raising the RDA to 2000mg's!

The list of benefits from vitamin D is long, especially for athletes.  If you're interested, there is some worthwhile reading at WebMD.

I've also added fish oil supplements to my diet for the first time...again on the advice of the nutritionist.  Those supplements take some real getting used to!

Something else that was mentioned last weekend that I think is important, is the fact that vitamins shouldn't be taken at breakfast if you drink coffee.  I do.  It's best to wait 2 - 2 1/2 hours after your last cup before you take your vitamins.  The caffeine prohibits your body's ability to absorb all the good stuff.  Better yet...take your vitamins at night just before you hit the sack.

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