Did You Move To Lose Today? Carbs...

Kathy S.
on 12/2/08 2:41 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Hey Everyone 

As we know exercise is key to losing and keeping the weight off.  What we eat is crucial as well.  I think carbs are the one thing that confuses me and us all.  Here is an interesting bit of information that I hope will help you as much as it helped me.

I went to my boxing class today and during some of the exercises laid on the floor like a dead fish...I was laughing and crying     Seeing how much I am off my game I am going to do some core work on my ball tonight as well.

Carbohydrates provide important nutrients to our bodies. Carbohydrates are converted into blood sugar called glucose and the latter fuels our body and gives it the energy it requires to perform our daily activities. For those who exercise regularly, having sufficient amount of carbohydrates is fundamental as these will be used as energy to fuel your workouts and training. It's not recommended to train on an empty stomach. For those who are trying to build muscle mass, this is even more crucial. Eat adequate amount of carbohydrates before exercising because if not, your hard worked muscles will be used as energy.

There are two types of carbohydrates ie simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are usually absorbed quite fast by the body while complex carbohydrates take more time to digest.  Stick with the complex carbs...

Simple Carbohydrates

Honey
Milk
Yoghurt
Sugar
Fruit
Fruit Juice
Jam
Chocolate
Cake
Biscuit

Complex Carbohydrates

Oatmeal
Potato
Sweet Potato
Manioc
Taro/Yam
Rice
Bread
Pasta
Dry Beans
Asparagus
Brussel Sprouts
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Cucumber
Eggplant
Green Beans
Garlic
Green Peppers
Onion
Pumpkin
Tomatoes


So my friends, Did You Move To Lose and or Maintain Today?  Come on in and be accountable

Take care,
Kathy 


HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

MillieJ
on 12/2/08 3:41 am
 Kathy,

I'm glad you posted this information today.  My blood sugars have been dropping lately and I need carbs.  I'm trying to eat six small meals a day and intake more carbs.  It's not been easy for sure.  Your list is easy to look at and see what is available.  Thanks

Millie
Kathy S.
on 12/2/08 4:29 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Hi Millie,

When I am a good girl and eat all the "right" foods I find I hve more issues with low blood sugars. So trying to get that complex carb in is so important....

Keep up the great work and I hope you get balance soon!!

Take care,
Kathy

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

bornagain3
on 12/2/08 5:46 am - Scottsville, VA
I got in my 30 minutes on the treadmill this morning.  My bloodsugar was 100 today fasting so that wasn't too bad.

Jeane
Kathy S.
on 12/2/08 5:53 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
Great job on the treadmill    Keep it going my friend 

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

bornagain3
on 12/2/08 5:57 am - Scottsville, VA
It's easy to do it on my day off, which was today, but I hate getting up at 6AM to do it.  I know I need to do that though!

Jeane
Kathy S.
on 12/2/08 6:03 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
I check the schedule and if I miss my morning classe then have an evening class for back up 

Keep up the great work!!!


HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

bornagain3
on 12/2/08 6:32 am - Scottsville, VA
Would it hurt anything is I did 30 minutes on the tread mill after 9PM?  I mean will it keep me up or anything ???  I am sometimes at home in the late afternoons and could do it at say 3 or 4 PM but often have to go to night meetings. 

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