There was some good info on that segment of the pod, and some stuff said that I shook my head at and said no. But thats because we are all different.
You are the sausage king of Chicago, but for the love of all things holy either hire a dietician, buy a plan like the FasCat one (created by a dietician), or do some research.
Here is my post from a month ago:
My oversimplified instructions:
- Step1: estimate your lean body mass
- Step2: based on your volume, use the guidelines in the first pic I posted. Example: I ride ~8-10 hours/week, so I use the 1-3 hours/day guidelines which are 6-10g of carbs per kg of lean body mass. For myself at 186cm / 73" that means a minimum of 450g of carbs a day. Which is what I heard Alex say on this podcast
- Step3: make sure you get enough protein
- Step4: eat clean, and focus on Winning in the Kitchen (FasCat saying) not “cramming for the exam” by only fueling on the bike
With a BMI around 26, I’ve repeatedly lost weight and gained fitness. Its not rocket science.
Hope that helps.