My 19 year old son- 5ft 10, 155 lbs- good shape~ runs, worksout, plays soccer, etc. is home form college for the summer & has decided to follow a pretty strict workout routine for the summer. Goes to the local gym daily, usually runs 5+ miles, etc. I have also noticed him really restricting his diet- or at least that's how it appears to me.
Example: today- after running 7 miles in 55 minutes- he wanted an egg white only scramble for lunch. I think this is not enough for an active, fit, 19 yr old- especially after a workout like he had. He insisits it is & he got information about what to eat from trainers on line, etc. He did add, after much back & forth, that he was going to have an apple and a bagel with the egg whites. He also said that since he was going to some grad parties later this afternoon he would "make up" the caloires then. My comment was perhaps it would be healthier to eat a whole egg omlete now, & watch what he eats later. Although, considering his age & his workouts, I don't think he should worry to much about it in generally. He never has been a junk food or an over-eater anyway.
So, tell me~ am I being an overly concerned mom? Or is he being too restrictive re: his food intake in relation to his age & activity level?
Example: today- after running 7 miles in 55 minutes- he wanted an egg white only scramble for lunch. I think this is not enough for an active, fit, 19 yr old- especially after a workout like he had. He insisits it is & he got information about what to eat from trainers on line, etc. He did add, after much back & forth, that he was going to have an apple and a bagel with the egg whites. He also said that since he was going to some grad parties later this afternoon he would "make up" the caloires then. My comment was perhaps it would be healthier to eat a whole egg omlete now, & watch what he eats later. Although, considering his age & his workouts, I don't think he should worry to much about it in generally. He never has been a junk food or an over-eater anyway.
So, tell me~ am I being an overly concerned mom? Or is he being too restrictive re: his food intake in relation to his age & activity level?