Nutrition Tips for New Athletes
Thought people might enjoy this article as nutrition is always a hot topic on the forum:
http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/5-Nutrition-Tips-for-New-Athletes.htm?lyrisid=21627531&memberid=107646612
http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/5-Nutrition-Tips-for-New-Athletes.htm?lyrisid=21627531&memberid=107646612
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Thanks for the article Macmadame.
I am really confused right now, though. Maybe you can help me out. I am still losing weight- I have about 40 to 50 lbs. left to lose. I started walking way back last August and did that for a few months but then I got bored so I started a C25K in late October. I have walked/run since then with breaks for a couple of weeks over christmas and then again at the end of January due to a surgery. I am back walking/running again (I do 3 miles approx 4-5/week, run about 3/4 or a little more of that) but am so confused on what and how much I need to be eating.
Since I am still trying to lose I feel like I should be sticking to my protein/low carb plan. But with only eating a few ounces of protein at a time 3 to 4 times a day, sometimes it doesn't seem like enough fuel for the exercise. I sometimes get light-headed throughout the day (not too bad) and feel pretty exhausted at night. And even with doing that much exercise, I am losing extremely slowly if at all and feel like maybe I am not eating enough?
I generally have between 700-950 calories/day, about 20-30 carbs, 60-80 grams of protein. I have been trying to add back in a protein shake for extra protein when I think of it. I don't really get hungry, so it feels like I am always trying to add food.
On one hand I feel like I should be sticking to my "weight-loss/surgery" rules and do protein first, lo carb, but on the other hand everything that I read about running says that our bodies need carbohydrates for fuel. UGH!
Maybe that's why I'm not losing very much-my body is holding on to what it can?
I'm not sure if this issue has been addressed repeatedly. I usually stick to the VSG forum, but started looking around a bit for information/knowledge! I only looked back 5-6 days in post also.
I might also try posting this as its own thread to see what people think.
Thanks for any information or insight!
I am really confused right now, though. Maybe you can help me out. I am still losing weight- I have about 40 to 50 lbs. left to lose. I started walking way back last August and did that for a few months but then I got bored so I started a C25K in late October. I have walked/run since then with breaks for a couple of weeks over christmas and then again at the end of January due to a surgery. I am back walking/running again (I do 3 miles approx 4-5/week, run about 3/4 or a little more of that) but am so confused on what and how much I need to be eating.
Since I am still trying to lose I feel like I should be sticking to my protein/low carb plan. But with only eating a few ounces of protein at a time 3 to 4 times a day, sometimes it doesn't seem like enough fuel for the exercise. I sometimes get light-headed throughout the day (not too bad) and feel pretty exhausted at night. And even with doing that much exercise, I am losing extremely slowly if at all and feel like maybe I am not eating enough?
I generally have between 700-950 calories/day, about 20-30 carbs, 60-80 grams of protein. I have been trying to add back in a protein shake for extra protein when I think of it. I don't really get hungry, so it feels like I am always trying to add food.
On one hand I feel like I should be sticking to my "weight-loss/surgery" rules and do protein first, lo carb, but on the other hand everything that I read about running says that our bodies need carbohydrates for fuel. UGH!
Maybe that's why I'm not losing very much-my body is holding on to what it can?
I'm not sure if this issue has been addressed repeatedly. I usually stick to the VSG forum, but started looking around a bit for information/knowledge! I only looked back 5-6 days in post also.
I might also try posting this as its own thread to see what people think.
Thanks for any information or insight!
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