Expert: Ken Alan - 10/10/2006

Question
Hi, I want to get into Motocross racing, I have rode for a while but want to shapen up to race. I'm 16 I'm about 5'11 -6-0 and weigh about 235 lbs or so, What would be the ideal routine for eating healthy with all the Things going around in the Vegetables and as well as Exercise and Fitness, I need to lose weight as well as shapen up for the fatigue you get while riding. Thanks.

Answer
Glad you're motivated to do something.

I would need to know a lot more about you in order to give you recommendations of what to eat and what type of exercise program to suggest for you.   There are whole books written about the questions you ask, so you should be a bit more specific if you want to get specific ideas.

Eating healthy is a matter of eating a variety of foods from the major food groups that are low in fat, high in complex carbs, and moderate amounts of lean protein for a balanced amount of the right quantity of food to ensure you meet your caloric requirements while slowly losing extra weight.

If you're serious about changing your diet, losing weight, and exercising, get together with a registered nutrition and a personal trainer to set you up on a meal and exercise plan.  It's worth it if you really want to get results.

Hope this helps a little.