Carbs vs. Proteins 4Endurance?

[Legion Kreinak]

I've heard from a post here just today, and from a few people, that carbs are much more important for muscular endurance training than protein is (i.e., my bodyweight routine, which aims for tons of endurance rather than strength in the end)...

Is this true? If so, rather than having tons of tuna (which I'll still eat a good amount of anyway 'cuz ya' need some protein) what can I have that will provide good carbs? I'm guessing rice, bread, pasta, cereal?

Would cereal in the morning, tuna on any sort of bread (cuz bread and tuna is protein and carbs combined) for lunch, and then pasta/rice with some veggies for dinnger be sufficient for carbs?

 

[nivek]

need fat in the ol' diet too, long term source of energy and such. Neither I think is more important but rather you gonna need both. How much depends on the individual and bodyweight. I'm currently 170lbs and live off anywhere between 200-300 carbs a day along with 200-300 protein and 80-100 fat. However, I'm not training for endurence.

 

[Rather Be Ruggin']

I've heard from a post here just today, and from a few people, that carbs are much more important for muscular endurance training than protein is (i.e., my bodyweight routine, which aims for tons of endurance rather than strength in the end)...

Is this true? If so, rather than having tons of tuna (which I'll still eat a good amount of anyway 'cuz ya' need some protein) what can I have that will provide good carbs? I'm guessing rice, bread, pasta, cereal?

Would cereal in the morning, tuna on any sort of bread (cuz bread and tuna is protein and carbs combined) for lunch, and then pasta/rice with some veggies for dinnger be sufficient for carbs?

Carbs are the most important, but don't get me wrong, you definitly need a good amound of protein and fats in your diet. You're going to want to take advantage of some slowburing carbs like oatmeal, brown rice, and yams. When used properly these carbs provide a better energy expenditure due to there low glycemic value. Try splitting up your calories in a 60/20/20 method. Meaning 60% of your kcals comes from carbs, 20% from fats and then the same with protein. Try not to eat a high amount of carbs after 7pm, unless they're veggies or you have a endurance type event the next day. If you need information on carb cycling and loading for endurance events, let me know.

Here's a sample diet that will work very well for you:

Meal 1 : 1c oatmeal
6 egg whites
2 whole eggs
1c orange juice
1c skim milk

Meal 2: protein shake (if you have any, if not substitute with can of tuna, no carbs)

Meal 3: 2 pieces of chicken or 1 piece of salmon
1c brown rice
1 cup choice green leafy vegetable

Meal 4: protein shake

Meal 5: Chicken, beef - preferbly lower fat steak
1 yam
1cup choice green leafy veggie

I can't stress enough the importance of a good protein shake. When with around 40g's of protein and 25 carbs. Sure they look expensive, but you can't really beat a meal for $1.50.
Hope this helps/makes sense.

Cheers