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High-fat meals are usually low in carbohydrates, which limits the amount of glycogen that can be stored for competition energy.
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High-protein diets are very high in fat, they encourage the body to get rid of water, and they can lead to osteoporosis, heart disease, and certain types of cancers.
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Carbo-loading is achieved by increasing carbohydrate calories to 60 to 70 percent of daily calories while slightly decreasing workout duration and intensity several days prior to competition.