Don't know how some people do it! (non humorous)
So if any of you remember last Thanksgiving I ran a Half Marathon and got at mile 1 what I believed was a cramp. 2 days later while at the ER for said cramp I was informed it was actually a partially torn hamstring, which occured 3 days before the race.
Well this benched me for training for a few weeks and drastically reduced my training when I resumed. The problem was that eating became a habit for me, my training dictated a fairly high calorie intake compared to most (approx 2300 calories min). To get in my calories I ate on a schedule since I still can't do larger portions. My routine looked something like this:
Wake up
Drink Protein Shake
Eat Breakfast
2-3 hours at Gym
Eat post workout snack
Drink 24oz
Eat
Drink 24 oz
Eat
Drink 24oz
Lunch
Drink 48oz
Eat
......
You kinda get the idea.
Well as hard as I tried I wasn't able to change this habit fast enough and did experience some bounce back of about 15lbs, also this was about 18months post op for me as well. I was finally able to change my habit/routine and stop the bounce. The biggest issue was that I was forced to focus simply on strength training and swimming for over 2 months neither of which are huge calorie burners. So yes I was exerercising for still fairly decent amounts of time but the burn was lower than when I was able to run, I was able to add some spin to the workouts but only lightly at first.
So I finally was cleared to resume training and forced to drop from 2 races I had on my schedule, fortunately I didn't pay for them. I have never been able to make the diet and exercise thing mesh well as my diet really never supported my training. Low carb just doesn't cut it when you are doing distance and intense training, which was evident in the fact that 99.9% of my workouts had me smelling like an amonia factory a clear sign I was burning protein for fuel.
Finally a friend got me in touch with an exercise physilogist who has offered to help me not only get back on track with a diet that supports my training but also possibly drop some more weight, yes weight doesn't matter until you are pedalling and extra 15-20 pounds up a hill. I also know my diet is out of whack because the fatigue factor has been massive with simply reducing my calories. I'll drop weight 2-5 pounds but once I kick up the training intensity there goes the appetite and well bingo.
Step 1 with the Physiologist is obviously journaling everything I eat which I am pretty good at, but days when I am less active I really cut back the calories but still am hungry like a mofo! but other days have no issue. I don't know how some people deal with the balance of eating versus hunger or head hunger as it is kicking my butt.
If you are one of those people massive props to you because I am completely unable.
And for those that were aware well Tilt Table Test was negative. They were able to induce the dizzy spell big time but it had no affect on my HR or BP so it isn't a Cardio issue as far as what they were testing for.
Well this benched me for training for a few weeks and drastically reduced my training when I resumed. The problem was that eating became a habit for me, my training dictated a fairly high calorie intake compared to most (approx 2300 calories min). To get in my calories I ate on a schedule since I still can't do larger portions. My routine looked something like this:
Wake up
Drink Protein Shake
Eat Breakfast
2-3 hours at Gym
Eat post workout snack
Drink 24oz
Eat
Drink 24 oz
Eat
Drink 24oz
Lunch
Drink 48oz
Eat
......
You kinda get the idea.
Well as hard as I tried I wasn't able to change this habit fast enough and did experience some bounce back of about 15lbs, also this was about 18months post op for me as well. I was finally able to change my habit/routine and stop the bounce. The biggest issue was that I was forced to focus simply on strength training and swimming for over 2 months neither of which are huge calorie burners. So yes I was exerercising for still fairly decent amounts of time but the burn was lower than when I was able to run, I was able to add some spin to the workouts but only lightly at first.
So I finally was cleared to resume training and forced to drop from 2 races I had on my schedule, fortunately I didn't pay for them. I have never been able to make the diet and exercise thing mesh well as my diet really never supported my training. Low carb just doesn't cut it when you are doing distance and intense training, which was evident in the fact that 99.9% of my workouts had me smelling like an amonia factory a clear sign I was burning protein for fuel.
Finally a friend got me in touch with an exercise physilogist who has offered to help me not only get back on track with a diet that supports my training but also possibly drop some more weight, yes weight doesn't matter until you are pedalling and extra 15-20 pounds up a hill. I also know my diet is out of whack because the fatigue factor has been massive with simply reducing my calories. I'll drop weight 2-5 pounds but once I kick up the training intensity there goes the appetite and well bingo.
Step 1 with the Physiologist is obviously journaling everything I eat which I am pretty good at, but days when I am less active I really cut back the calories but still am hungry like a mofo! but other days have no issue. I don't know how some people deal with the balance of eating versus hunger or head hunger as it is kicking my butt.
If you are one of those people massive props to you because I am completely unable.
And for those that were aware well Tilt Table Test was negative. They were able to induce the dizzy spell big time but it had no affect on my HR or BP so it isn't a Cardio issue as far as what they were testing for.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Love ALL of your posts:) dizziness a weird thing huh! My son went through the same thing, he passed out several times, now we know he does not do well working night, (not enough rest) not eating right, caffeine(coffee & dew) is a no no when he feels it coming lay flat!! his was positive, but at 20 it was a weird deal to get a old person diagnosis( as the Dr put it) Afib, i have no clue why i am sharing this but dizzy is a hard one to figure out, hang in there, ( no pun intended) Denise
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