Signing up to do a race is a great way to challenge yourself to get fitter or achieve a personal goal. But when it comes to weight loss, it's not just about challenging yourself with exercise, but eating right as well. I have always tried to stay away from those energy gels and pills that everyone pops on a race, because not only do they have some really unnatural ingredients, they mess with your diet, and often leave you on a low....

I was thrilled when I stumbled on this article from Women's Health which tells you what natural healthy foods you can use for energy and recovery, rather than those pills and gels.

Here's what foods you can swap for energy gels.