Keeping and gaining weight

[Leandro Fossá]

Hi guys, first of all, sorry for my poor english.
It's nice to know that there's a community of macrobiotic people.
I'm a 20 yearl old boy, from Brazil, and I've been vegetarian since 2000, and going into the macro lifestyle.
I've some friends who have joined and all of them loosed so much weight, not just fat but also lean mass.
As I'm a atlhetle I cannot risk to loose muscle.
Have anyone of yours haved the same problem?
Some friends suggested me to increase the intake of oils, nuts, seeds, and maybe to change the cereals sometimes, increasing its intake...

Thanks a lot
PS: I hope to be able to, like Oshawa says, be free and don't depend on anyone...

Leandro

[Nancy]

Leandro,

It would be important to know your history up to now regarding what foods you have eaten, how often, what quantities, exercise level (type of exercise, how much, how long each day), etc.

Nancy

[Leandro Fossá]

** I must mention that I've read two books, this last 10 days about macrobiotics.
I live in Brazil, 20 years old, I've always been dedicated to some sport. Untill two years ago i used to train tennis 6 hours/day (court + gym + aerobics). Now, I've been rowing everyday for a hour and 30 minutes of bike. And at the weekend, at least one our of tennis, swiming or running.
I've been some months ago to a nutritionist, and she told that I need at least 2500 calories/day to keep my weight.
Three years ago I stopped drinking soda, alcool and eating sweets, and two months ago I started being a vegetarian. i also eat integral cerals and breads (never refinated).
I'm worried about loosing weight, but also about drinking less water, because I'm so used to it and I'm afraid to have serious problemas at the beginning, it's even worth for me because here it's so hot (I know water is Yin, but does the water intake works the same way to cold and hot countries?).

Thanks a lot, hope to have answered...

Leandro

[Johnnyzen]

It is true that large amounts of water are not recommended, but for an athlete like you, lots of water is needed. Ohsawa was not into that kind of rigourous excercise!

A macro diet is great for athletes. Just eat more, to reach your calorie goal. Great runners, for example, eat lots of carbs. Here, you eat lots of carbs, but only the "good" unrefined carbs.

Probably a little oil, nuts and seeds are good for you, I would agree. Good luck!