Optimum Sports Nutrition by Dr. Michael Colgan (1993)

I consider this book to be the bible of sports nutrition. As a competitive figure skater this book radically changed my life in more areas than nutrition, it is a philosophy of training, discipline and manifestation of your dreams. I personally used all the techniques in the book, within 3 months I developed into a far superior athlete, mentally and physically. I lost weight, I gained lean muscle and stamina. The book explains the science behind the performance and provides ways to achieve almost steroid like effects by using natural amino acids, supplements and the proper nutrition. Dr.Colgan feels like a trusted friend as you are reading the book, walking the athletic journey with you, taking you on a road of visualizing your goals and giving you the tools to create them. The new bestselling book "The Secret" has recently brought this line of thought to a broader audience. I am now a skating coach, I use the book for all of my students, many have taken the fast track to Nationals and have gone on to become members of The U.S International Figure Skating Team. I cannot say enough about the book and Dr.Colgan.
Rosanna Tovi
Professional Skating Champion
International Team Coach