How important is food/drink for a boxers fitness?

[The Golden Boy]

what if you eat pretty good, lots of healthy stuff and all that. but your not really that strict, have take out once a week, the odd milkshake or so. if it doesnt affect your weight is it that important. once again im not talking bout eating junk all the time but not super healthy either, think kind of middle of the road.

[alza1988]

what if you eat pretty good, lots of healthy stuff and all that. but your not really that strict, have take out once a week, the odd milkshake or so. if it doesnt affect your weight is it that important. once again im not talking bout eating junk all the time but not super healthy either, think kind of middle of the road.

You should get away with eating 80 to 90 percent clean .I think it all depends what level you want to box at mate and how competititve.

[Leakbeak]

As you get older, it will affect you more! When you hit 25 your metabolism will slow donw bigtime and stuff like late nights and eating right are handy at 21. I am 22 and can tell I need to take care of myself more. When you start getting hangovers, that is the first sign you need to stop putting **** in ya body! If you want a longer career then eat right. Natural foods also prevent illnesses and some can even prevent injuries. You'll get more details here www.spartanhealth.com

[Oriachim]

Hm my friend whos got the qualifications to be a physical trainer said junk food isn't all that bad to a persons fitness as it holds lots of helpful ingredients you just wouldn't find in healthy foods? He also said but if you eat to much of it, you'll just get unhealthy. Obviously if your trying to lose weight, junk food is a big nono.

[βetamax]

Hm my friend whos got the qualifications to be a physical trainer said junk food isn't all that bad to a persons fitness as it holds lots of helpful ingredients you just wouldn't find in healthy foods? He also said but if you eat to much of it, you'll just get unhealthy. Obviously if your trying to lose weight, junk food is a big nono.

Huh? That's pretty odd to suggest junk food contains helpful ingredients considering what typically makes food junk is excess sugar or salt. I mean there are ingredients such trans fats which are only helpful if your goal is to develop heart disease. There's high fructose corn syrup which there is zero evidence to suggest this is beneficial in anyway. Then there's various other chemical additives which will likely lead to disease as well.

Just use common sense. Don't get caught up in anyone or any article suggesting that chemicals are good for you. Chances are if you look into the author and who they represent you'll find that they're a corporate shill who's paid by the chemical companies to come up with findings in their favor.

[rskumm21]

You will get more out of your training and definitely feel a difference with a good diet.