Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness

The coach of one of the world's greatest athletes-Lance Armstrong-outlines his incredible nutritional program, which will help anyone take his or her fitness to the next level of peak performance.

Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness provides the nutritional information any active man or woman needs to achieve his or her health and training goals. Along the way, Carmichael outlines his revolutionary eating program for everyone-from weekend warriors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be more fit.

Most diets focus on treating a problem, pitting nutrient against nutrient in a battle over what can be eaten. Active men and women need to think of food as fuel that enables them to achieve their goals. In this context, all nutrients play integral roles and the emphasis is on consuming the right foods, in the right proportions and at the right times, to yield the energy we need to perform at an optimal level.

Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness includes:

* step-by-step methods for matching your eating to your activity level;
* menu plans for home-cooked meals, restaurant dining, and on-the-go snacks;
* exercise plans that lead to improved fitness; and
* inspirational accounts from real people who have bettered their lives with this program.