What Do Pro Athletes Eat? | Food Intolerance | Triathlete Nutrition | Team Charles-Barclay
Ever wondered about the diet of a pro athlete?
Lucy and Reece dive into to the meals and snacks that they eat on a normal training week, and what it takes to keep up their nutrition between sessions.
After taking a food intolerance test, and finding a number of new intolerances, Lucy and Reece find their way around these huge diet changes, and the impact this has had on their lives and training. Lucy discusses the impact this could have on her racing performance going forward.
Follow us for a few days of swim, bike, run and food - the journey of eating and training as pro triathletes!
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Why are you refraining from eating eggs …. They are not technically dairy products as they have no milk by products. It is just a function of retail classification that eggs are considered dairy - not their specific genus.
Sorry for the confusion- the test specifically said egg intolerance as well as dairy!
Maybe she just doesn't want to eat a chickens period with 100% cholesterol 😂
@@trentlandis7601 might be the other reason lol
@@trentlandis7601 I can understand the if you do not want to eat something based on your individual idea of morality pertaining to food source, but the cholesterol comment was factually incorrect. Cholesterol in itself is not bad for you. Breast milk and prior to breast milk a woman produces colostrum, which is made up of nothing but fat and cholesterol. Colostrum is extremely healthy and vital to a baby’s health. Healthy fats and cholesterol from pure sources are not the issue. Type two diabetics and those on the verge on becoming diabetic have change the course of their health by eating health fats and consuming good cholesterol while getting rid of processed carbs and unneeded sugar along with daily exercise.
Eggs are quite hard to digest and very inflammatory (mucus forming) Not the best for a compromised digestive system at all.
Plant based diet is the only way to go. I went full plant based two years ago and I feel the best I have felt in 25 years. I’m 42 and in the best shape and health of my life. Wish I made this diet change when I was a NCAA tennis player. Going plant based is like unlocking a cheat code for life.
Do you eat fruit? And what do you eat before you go running or working out?
As a triathlete I've also had a food intolerance test done a couple of years ago and also cut a lot of foods that were part of my day to day diet. I've since discovered that if you are eating a lot of the same foods you will develop an intolerance to that food. Just by reducing/cutting back the intake of these foods will rectify the intolerance problem. What I'm trying to say is just because you're intolerant to certain foods doesn't mean you'll always be intolerant.
FYI food intolerance testing is not accurate and typically are based on measuring IgG antibodies which should be present by anybody after eating whatever food they are flagging. Sadly, there is no "test" for intolerances [if only it could be so simple!]--the only way to identify an intolerance is through trial & error or elimination/reintroduction.
So glad you got a chef in! You can 100% manage without all the diary and eggs - so looking forward to you feeling better equipped and nourished in your performances! Nailing it!
Lucy this is one of the best video you ever made,thanks for let's us get so close to you're daily basis as a pro.. Iam been Plant - Base over a year now and have been great,need to put some touches on race day nutrition but we are on the right track. Definitely iam going to steal the Energy bars for fueling my bike sections. You two are a awesome couple 💪💪. Keep posting 💙
I went through this a few years ago. I had really severe eczema ever since I was a child and nothing would shift it. Turns out I was allergic to loads of things! It’s rubbish at first but you adapt pretty quickly! 💪💪💪
Sing happy birthday twice! Totally stealing this! Thank you both for being so transparent and absolutely dedicated to not only sport but to one self 🤝 kudos to you both
Brilliant video! Could you please tell us where you got the intolerance tests done as this is something I think my wife would benefit from. Please keep doing informative videos like this. Keep up the good work 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video! Glad you found some answers to your questions and hopefully they transform into performance gains 💥
Such a great video, as always. I love those vlogs, it would be so nice to see more of them! Love from austria
Loved this video! I think Lucy is just going to start literally flying one of these days, such a superhero. Also, did you make those banana, cacao, coconut, etc. energy bars yourselves? They look very yummy. Is the recipe available to the public somewhere?
Thank you so much. Haven’t even watched it yet. Can’t wait. Thanks for making this. 💪🏻👍🐾🥗
So much value in your videos! Thanks a lot and keep growing!
It's gonna be a change but you'll feel so much better for it! So interesting - human guts are fascinating! Glad to see another video from you! Happy training!
Loved the video. Keep them coming. You’re so inspiring. 🤩
Would love to see a race week and day nutrition video too, super interesting stuff!
Very interesting, I don't understand why this channel has few subscribers, she is a champion and the topics that are talked about are very interesting.
Great, Lucy is going to be even stronger, wow! Beast mode and loved the video, you rock Lucy. Thanks for bringing your intolerances forward, just from watching this video I know its definitely time to start dropping gluten (Italian pains) for me. Was always worried with wanting to carb load, but a little proper research shows there are so many other ways. Reece twirling the pasta with two butter knives, lmao.
A pro cyclist once famously started trying to eat low gluten when he made it to the world tour, because he thought he needed to get more serious. He got there and everyone was stuffing their face with as much pasta and toast as they could find.
This video is top notch, compliments to your sister. Great to see you enjoying life!
I’ve been gluten free for 10 years now and one of my current favorite ways to use GF oats is to make overnight oats with a bit of protein powder, oats and Chobani or Oatley oat milk. It’s great to make in advance and have all week! Glad to hear you found some answers for your GI issues!
Sounds great! We will definitely give that a go, thank you!
Great episode lovelies. Holly great video edit. X
Absolutely do a part two!
Thank you for sharing. Homemade pizza (with a gluten free crust recipe and dairy free pesto recipe) is phenomenal. Also, make sure you regularly get blood tested. Whole foods plant based can sometimes cause deficiencies in certain vitamins. I noticed I am usually low on calcium and iron so I supplement those.
Utterly informative! Thank you!
please do that video showing both of your race nutrition plans, i've struggled to find one that works. especially in how much water/electrolytes to take in. would be cool to see what you do
Loved this video! You inspire me Lucy 💪🏻
One of our national stars. A great role model, let's treasure her.
Love to see what pros eat in a day, would be great to see some recipes (that coconut date bar) Also would be great to see what clothing & shoes you both suggest for your sports
Great video guys! Would love more videos on nutrition. With your varying calorie in-take, do you maintain a specific macro nutrient split?
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing. Its a minefiled put there working out what we can eat!
Thank you for sharing and being vocal about food intolerance! I similarly struggle with gluten and casein (dairy) intolerance.. I cut those out and went plant based and have never been leaner and fitter. Best of luck with your training goals!
Great video, would b nice if you guys do another vid w the results/feedback after 8 weeks ish of new dietary changes👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁😁😁 cheers 😁✌🏻
Hey, Lucy! loved the video and learned a lot as I'll be doing my first ironman this year! if you're open to a small critique, I would be cautious with tofu as it's high in soy. That's all, thank you :)
Great video, very interesting! Now can we all talk about why Reece eats pasta with a spoon and knife? 🤯
Great video Lucy. Loved this one!
Loved all the food advice...but the best part was....Lucy's barista talents!!!
hi Lucy, love what you do! and always inspired by you! I was wondering at what water temperature do you put on a swim skin or body suit? best from Berlin!
Its way better to show the diet over several days then just one! Good video
I’m gluten free and have found that at club la Santa in the pool bar they do all their pasta dishes with GF pasta, and typically do much bigger portions than with normal pasta, perfect for long training days!
Jan Frodeno, watching your coffee art, head in hands. lol. Then again, that guy just does everything right. Enjoy the Sage, i love mine.
Great videos, well done and thanks for posting! Delicious GF, and lactose free pizza is Dr.Oetkar, margherita. Please can you share a link to the testing you have done for food intolerance and allergies? And please can you share where is the endless swimming pool or who supplied/built it? All the best and lots of success with training and competitions!!
Butter has such a small amount of lactose in it that people who are lactose intolerant often find they can tolerate it. I always wondered why i couldn't tolerate milk and most cheeses but was fine with butter. I did some research and that clarified things. Added to above is the fact that you'd need to be eating tonnes of butter in one go to feel any side effects because of a lactose intolerance.
Very insightful video, thank you!
Great video Lucy and Reece, thank you. Would you be able to share who you used for your blood test/food intolerances?
Hi Lucy 👋🏻 Pizza base recommendation- glutamel, you can buy from Ocado. Hope this helps x
OK, I've loved following you as an athlete already but now I'm even more invested. I am gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free (and meat-free) as well and doing what I can to build a healthy amount of muscle and endurance. It can be very challenging to eat enough on that kind of diet. Also I heard Beirut in the background and love that band!
you have lola to thank for boosting your channel's popularity, so cute lol
Great video as always! Greetings from Germany!
Definitely interesed in the proposal video for next time!
@Team Charles-Barclay thanks as always for the content! Would you be happy to share the specific test/test company you used for this? There are many out there and I'm sure not all are equal, and trust you did due diligence in picking the one to use! Thanks, Rob
Good that your going more plant based, your performance will benefit from the change 🌱👍🏻
Buckwheat flakes are amazing too. You can get huge bags on Amazon and stuff.
thumbs up for Reece eating pasta with two forks, two knives and two spoons like a maniac :D
Great video :D I love seeing what you athlete eats and maybe getting some ideas. I myself is vegetarian and lactose intolerant and allergig to fruit, all kind of fruit and there is fruit in a LOT of food...
After a few years of GI issues, i thought it was Gluten and went Gluten free. Helped eliminate a small problem but, it uncovered the dairy issues. Now that dairy and gluten are out of my diet, probiotics are helping me get back to some sense of normalcy. The best part is now i can eat confidently before a big race.
Very interesting! I would very much like to see more videos like this one, and maybe a copy of that banana/cocoa/date bar recipe!?!
Me too!
Love Lucy and Reece!
so excited 🔥
Cheers from Los Angeles, the land of wraps everything from Mexican to Indian food… if you hear the wraps up slightly beforehand, they’ll bend nicely. Put a small drop of oil on the “inside” of the wrap, it’ll also stick nicely. That’s what all the restaurants out here do. It’s why they serve you a stack of tortillas in the little clay container with the top on - to keep the steam in & keep ‘em warm. Hope that helps!!
I suggest seeing an allergist. Sensitivity tests typically show foods you recently ate and aren’t accurate.
Hi Lucy, have you thought about consulting a sports dietitian? Food intolerance tests are not very accurate... and may lead you to cut of foods unnecessarily. Sports dietitians are trained specifically to deal with GI issues like yours and use evidence based research in their approach.
is this a joke
I agree with this! She lost me at 2 minutes in with the intolerance testing.
@@Elias-jo1cc no it’s not a joke. A blood test that says you’re blanket intolerant to beef should be viewed questioningly.
Maybe she did consult a dietician or nutritionist?
@@maryskelcher8979 nah, this is just a blood test that has no scientific evidence to support the results.
Super! I definitely want to know more! S2
Aren't food intolerance tests wildly unscientific ?
I think I read something about a really high rate of false positive... But dont take my word for it.
I think as an elite athlete she is removing everything that COULD be causing upset as a quick fix/to improve performance, but for most people I wouldn't recommend them because a large amount of the foods highlighted in those tests your only slight sensitive too= and would be better cutting things out one at a time to see how it improves performance
@@kjml129 For some people certain food intolerance could be so clear they don't need any test at all. I am intolerant to milk (even lactose free milk is not too ok). When I have it, I get nausea, severe stomach pain attacks and passing soft stool or diarrhea. I only cut out milk from usual diet and the bad effects stop. Occasionally I think it could be just a coincidence or it's just my imagination, so I try milk and I get sick again. Maybe the whole thing is still psychological (which can cause physiological problems) and I am really not intolerant to milk, and I should do a blind test or something. Then I would have to see some kind of specialist psychologist to cure me of this reverse-placebo (something making me sick for no medical reason) effect to milk. It's easier to just cut out milk.
Tilt your coffee cup to the side when you build the base, then slowly return it horizontal as you pour your top layer. Don’t try and paint your pattern on, you should be aiming to pour it on. Otherwise you’re almost there!!
Coffee before bed?? 😳 That machine looks amazing. 🤩
That face after the snack box dropped .... epic
Lucy I'm so happy for you guys and the new nutrition plans because that video from club La Santa when you guys go to the kitchen to prepare and after workout meal and you pulling that Whey protein big bucket I got afraid about you guys heath I got the same problem I'm lactose intolerant my body got blooded... i recommended to try the Vega Plant Base protein shake save my life I cut pizza ice cream for the non dairy ones and lactose free Lucy long history short Now if you stick To this nutritional habits We winning Kona for sure much love for you guys from Palm Beach Florida A1A.
15 yr old daughter changed from USA swimming to USA triathlon a month ago and loves it!!! We are a plant based family. Can you share the recipe for the bars you made please? That would be great for her long rides.
You are my hero! Love the videos, have you checked out Bendan Brazier's Thrive cookbook? Lots of good "vegan" information. Congrats on St. George 70.3! You rock! Whole Food Plant Based eating is awesome and you can eat as much as you want.
Do you flatten the carbonation of the red bull? I don’t think that’s helping with the bloating and GI issues you may have. Cracking video btw!!!! Thanks
Aspartame which is Rat poison for Humans is one Ingredient in it no Good!
This is a bit late, but here are my recommendations! (I live in Germany, so unfortunately I'm not sure where else they are available) - Alpro has two oat milks made to taste like milk. There's a 3.8% and 1.8% version, and I find them really great in tea since they taste like milk (and in my opinion they taste like what milk wishes it could be!). - Veganz is my favourite brand for any cheat-y foods. Specifically, their vegan coconut chocolate bar (decadent), lemon cookies (amazing), and any of their pizza (not bad for vegan cheese!) - If you happen to be in Germany I would make a bee-line for the snacks at DM. Anything from DM :D
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Oh, as a gluten and lactose malabsorbant, I need to comment on this one. Lucy, you might be in luck: you likely can eat dairy provided it doesn't contain lactose. That means you can probably eat eggs. Also, choose lacto-free milk, butter, etc (look out for Arla produce). Not all dairy contains lactose, which is what you're likely to be intolerant to. It's worth experimenting because eggs are too good. For gluten-free breads, the only 2 brands that aren't powdery and act like "normal" bread are Warburtons and Schar. Pizza tip: White Rabbit. 100% gf and vegan. They use substitute cheese with MozzaRisella. It tastes good also.
Cauliflower pizza crusts are nice but super thin most of the time. I found a gluten-free, sour dough pizza place in Boulder that was amazing. It does exist.
Redbull with water on the bike,will have to give this a try
@LucyCharlesBarclay Do you guys mind sharing that energy bar recipe? They look so delicous!!! Thank you so much and have a great off season!
Have you tried cauliflower pizza base. I remember when I was vegan, I used a coconut nut oil based cheese too, which was delicious.
I also had a food intolerance test recently and found out eggs were on my list too. It makes me sad, but I'm surviving. A cauliflower pizza crust is pretty good, I can get away with sourdough pizza crust as well. I make my own bars for races and that works so well. Carrying your own nutrition is tough, would be awesome to see how you do it and also what you eat on race week?
Hiya April was the test really easy to organise through your doctors? Thank you in advance
@@darrenjames6225 the NHS doesn't provide this service. I used a York Test.
@@TheAprilEdwards thank you so much I’ve found one for only £18. It’s worth a go and see what they say 👍
@@darrenjames6225 hey just so you know these tests aren't always accurate so it's really worth researching the validity and accuracy of your tests before cutting out good food you enjoy, mine said I was sensitive to over 100+ things the only thing I actually through further testing had a significant reaction to was soy
💅 The nail shots are making me laugh out loud! Well done. I'm curious about the test though. Is this something a simple blood test with proper analysis can reveal, or was there more specifics to it? You all are looking lean...get my ass in gear.
Thanks for the video! I got a laugh out of you saying you’re taking it easy because of the COVID vaccine and then describing your three workouts for that day :) you’re amazing! I would absolutely love to see a video of your nutrition plan for race day. For gluten free pizzas I really enjoy a good cauliflower pizza crust. You can buy them at many grocery stores pre-made and they’re delicious.
Lucy, congrats for the 70.3 title! Any correlation with your food change? I am hobby triathlete and have little time for training due to job and family but the plant based nutrition gave me faster recovery than omnivore diet. Cheers!
Rubbish
Arla lactose free milk is a game changer! Tastes just like skimmed milk, without the lactose. Tesco and most other supermarkets also have their own lactose free milk options too - much better for teas and coffee than oat/almond/soy milk
As a Vegan, and Triathlete, I found this very interesting indeed; and not from the aspect people would think. I feel it's super important if people are not feeling great to go get themselves tested. Food intolerance can cause so many issues if not diagnosed and understood. Seems Lucy can be a Flexatarian and eat some meats if she wishes but has to be careful on other things. Mixing plant based foods is a fantastic way to balance overall health; though yes I myself would prefer people to adopt a full plant based/Vegan diet. Well done TC-B 💚👍 Dominos do a gluten free Pizza, as-well as Vegan, so you could ask for the a mix of both to get your fix 😁
Of course this bird food had nothing to do with the stress fracture.
@@irvhh143 Ever seen a bird fall out of the sky with a stress fracture 🤔
Lol
Carnivorous birds: Falcon, Owl, Accipiter, Osprey, Shrike, Vulture, Eagle..
Food testing doesnt work unfortunately
11:50 A tooth paste : the perfect object to stabilize your bike 😂
In the UK Pizza Express is a good spot to get Gluten Free pizza with vegan cheese. They also have vegan gluten free desserts carrot cake was amazing! Something else you can try if you still want beef is wild game meats like boar, venison, or moose. I found duck eggs to impact less than chicken eggs if you still want eggs.
I always use Organic plants and plant base proteins when ever I can
Do you spend a lot of time cooking? How do you manage having enough energy to train, and cook? For me, cooking is harder than training 😅 Would love some cooking tips! Great video.
Food intolerance is not the end but once you learn and try new things over time it will be more easy and you learn there is so much other options don't worry Tip 1: If you are only intolerance to wheat gluten try make a spelt pizza, it is not the same but very good and filling Tip 2: combine almond and rice "milk" and make a cappuccino from it, it is the best
Genius seeded Cob bread is amazing (gluten free obvs) Nutribrex cereal is amazing too. It’s like wheatabix but gf and made with the grain Sorghum which is gf and super good for you. Befree pitta bread is brilliant too as is Waitrose own sourdough.
Thanks for the suggestions, going to have to try these!
Who did you go to in the UK to get this food intolerance test done? Great video. Very informative!
This is the second time I have heard of the existance of these kinds of food intolerance tests. The first time was on a video that basically explained that they don’t really work or properly explain what exactly they are even measuring. I would maybe look into them a bit more before making any big changes based on those.
What company have you used for the test? So many come up when googling, I want to use a recommended one - and well done for listening to your body even more
Please do a full day of eating on a normal training day. Every meal and snacks, very simple video but interesting haha
Rice milk was the go to before the entrance of vegan alternatives like soya and oat
Hi Lucy, how long do you eat before a tough run session and what would you typically have?
Good question, and what post-run and how soon after running. I eat 2 to 2.5 hours before a long run, homemade oat bars with dates, nut butter. Works great. Post run I sometimes end up going for a bar or shake because the carb/protein mix is good for recovery and i’m too tired to make a proper meal lol, but doesn’t sit that well, would love to hear what pro’s do
Lucy: *can’t open as can with her nails* Also Lucy: *races a triathlon & rips a wetsuit off in 0.02 seconds with her nails* Alsoooo those Ironman medalsssss 😱 medal haul?? 😂
Cannot recommend the rude health barista almond milk more for a frothy coffee! Spent so long myself searching for the perfect plant based coffee milk replacement (not veggie or vegan but have been intolerant to milk since I was 8!) and the froth on it is amazing! Just try it, trust me 🤣
Great details in the video. Do you have a new mini pain cave now? You still training at Recce's parents in da gym?
You should definetly read „Roar“ by Dr. Stacy Sims to prevent your GI issues and work with your menstrual cyle as well 🤓
Is there an equivalent book for men? I've heard great things about Dr. Sims and her book.
@@jamiefuhrman403 umm… not sure but you can read her book too. Her tips might be interesting for men as well :)
@@jamiefuhrman403 Well, as most of the science is done on men most of the recommendations you would normalöy get are referring to mens bodies. That is why Dr. Sims is doing research with women - to complement the knowledge we already have and incorporate women.
i think we need that energy bar recipe asap!