Diet

Question
Hey
I am a 16 year old boy playing rugby. I am 6ft 1 and around 115kg but it aint all fat honest and play tight head prop or sometime number 8. When playing rugby I play for my club and my county Essex also was on the brinks on Saracens. I have been injured all seaon with ripped ligaments but have been going gym relgiously for the last 6 months. I am in good shape at the moment but i feel i still need to lose a bit more weight. Is their anything you can suggest.
I have a very strong upper body but weak core and Abs so i am planning to build this up.
I am doing a good 2-3 hours exercise everyday but still put in alot of food. typical prop i am.

Answer
Hi Tyler,

I trust you when you say that you "aint all fat" if you are working out 2-3 hours a day and if you are 16 and have a lot of muscle tone then you need to eat as much as you are to fuel your fitness regime.

Make sure the food you eat is healthy, fresh food. No fast food, chips, greasy food. Plenty of water and vitamin supplements too. Vitamins help the body process food. If you are keeping up the exercise you probably need the food.

I suggest getting with a professional trainer from a real quality gym. See if the gym has a dietitian too, a modern gym facility often does.

If not then go to the book store or the library and get a few healthy eating books. NOT diet books, at your age if you are eating healthy , fresh food and exercising 2-3 hours a day you are doing ok.

If you stop the exercise then think about lowering your calorie intake.