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Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/07/25, 10:44 PM Okay, I have a confession to make. Everyday this week, after eating nice and nutritious all day long, I've been eating huge muffins before bedtime! I cannot emphasize the word huge enough! I went to the gym today and felt weak and didn't stay very long. I think I am going to take a break for a week or so. Has this ever happened to anyone else? I know many people take breaks from working out, but does your diet seem to go downhill around the same time. Also, any words of encouragement would be helpful. I also think this half-marathon training is making me batty.

fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2002/07/25, 11:16 PM I drink coffee at work almost every day.. get about 6 hours of sleep which is never enough (at least for me) to recover.. and most of the time I don't eat enough often enough during the work day.. I think I lost about 3-4 pounds =( .. so hey.. your not the only one doing bad.. I took last week off too.. sure helps to have an extra hour or so a day to maybe catch up on some zzzz..
sfurtado Posts: 36 Joined: 2002/06/02	2002/07/25, 11:20 PM Tsk..tsk..tsk... shame on you Lumina! (kidding). I wouldn't worry about it too much. There are times where I've given in to temptation aswell (it's called Cinnabon). Some weeks I'll eat really well and get all of my workouts in and then there'll be weeks that are totally shot. It sounds to me like you just need to take a bit of a break and then start fresh again.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/07/26, 02:56 AM When I really need to eat something (that I shouldn't) I make popcorn..... i just put the corns in the microwave (no oil, salt or sugar) They pop, I eat and I'm happy! -------------- - Nina :o) Vous êtes tous magnifiques!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/07/26, 09:07 AM I think your body is telling you to hey enough take a break. So take a week off and relax......have fun! I do it regularly and when I get back I make greater gains. -------------- "When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout" LIFT HARD AND OFTEN!!!!!!
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/07/26, 12:35 PM I agree, I think this comes under listening to your body. I get cravings as well, and I allow myself to cheat maybe one a week. Lately I haven't had the urge so it's been a while... But I also consider drinking anything other than water cheating, eating anything outside of my regular diet, etc. I will always have to have my chili cheese dogs occasionally... -------------- Practice does NOT make perfect. Perfect practice does.
ischjli Posts: 408 Joined: 2002/03/13	2002/07/26, 12:50 PM Definately take a break. I have found breaks to be amazing as far as recovery, and rejuevanation go. Save your overtraining for Vegas! -------------- Ischjli "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -- T. S. Elliot
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/07/26, 07:24 PM Thanks all, now I feel like less of a loser. =)
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/07/26, 07:29 PM there was a time in may where i ate everthing in site for a week and it was just super.....you have to do that once in a while.....
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/07/26, 08:31 PM Lumina everone needs abreak now and again. And any one that looks as good as you can't be a loser your hard work is obvious -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/07/27, 02:27 AM Hmmmm my and hubby went to a street concert late yesterday night...... Great rock music, but also one big bag of candies and ice cream!!!!! Geez, here goes my diet..... (I just did my morning cardio thinking hard about all the extra sugar I now need to burn off!! lol) Honestly, I don't want to feel about it. It doesn't happen very often and we still need to live.... -------------- - Nina :o) Vous êtes tous magnifiques!
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/07/28, 12:29 AM Lumina it is ok to take a break from the gym once in a while. Try not to let you diet go to hell in a hand basket though, you worked very hard and are looking really good. Keep your head up, we don't think your a loser. -------------- Lisa
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/07/28, 03:14 PM Lumina i had 2 cheeseburgers,hotdog,potatoe salad, and a peice of cake...i do not feel guilty today i will get back on track tomorrow
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/07/28, 05:11 PM Well guys, thanks again for the encouraging words, today is the first day I've actually started keeping track of what I'm eating again, so far, so good, my 10K is not this Sunday, but next Sunday, and the next Sunday I have to run 9 miles, which is actually the longest distance I've ever run, and a distance at which I have previously injured myself, so I am hoping hoping hoping that will not happen again. Anywho I think I haven't been eating enough (with all the running) and that is probably why I snapped this past week, so I have increased my goal number of calories.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/07/28, 06:18 PM 9 miles holy sh.. good luck there thats a long haul you will do well........
roelof Posts: 68 Joined: 2002/03/03	2002/07/28, 08:43 PM You should take a week off every 6-12 weeks. -------------- If you can squat heavy and have solid sh*ts, what more can you ask for in life?
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/07/29, 01:11 AM Lumina good luck on your 10k. It is a good distance. Just remember to pace yourself. Let us know how you do. -------------- Lisa
dsarco Posts: 102 Joined: 2002/03/13	2002/07/29, 04:52 PM I took a week off to go out of town on business a few weeks ago. I ate what ever I wanted for that week and lost five lbs. Go figure, all that fat must of shocked my metabolism. I came back and was chomping at the bit to get started again. I week off will do you good. Enjoy it, you deserve it! -------------- Anything can be done
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/07/30, 01:58 AM Eating good fat will actually make you loose fat. The problem is that we are too scared to eat fat so we take everything who's low fat, light, non fat etc etc and eat lots of empty carbs (sugar!!) instead. Eating fat also make us less hungry so we tend to eat less in total daily calories. Try reading my long article in the nutrition forum! -------------- - Nina :o) Vous êtes tous magnifiques!
roelof Posts: 68 Joined: 2002/03/03	2002/07/30, 11:33 AM Other than the 1 gram per pound for protein, the rest of my calories are divided between fats and carbs. -------------- If you can squat heavy and have solid sh*ts, what more can you ask for in life?
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/07/30, 11:34 AM I've been really bad for the last few days.. -------------- Practice does NOT make perfect. Perfect practice does.
ischjli Posts: 408 Joined: 2002/03/13	2002/07/30, 03:07 PM I had peaked at around 200 pounds 2 weeks ago and have remained pretty lean. So, I decided to throw in a heavier lunch meal, one containing a higher percentage of fat. I have gained another 5 pounds since doing this, and a little fat. I am thrilled though, I feel like a mad scientist and I am Frankenstein! I keep trying different things and my body keeps responding. Too cool. -------------- Ischjli "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -- T. S. Elliot
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/07/30, 03:16 PM Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have lost another inch around the waist...and seen a improvement in definiton -------------- "When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout" LIFT HARD AND OFTEN!!!!!!
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/07/30, 09:47 PM Great job guys, ain't it a blast once you see results like that. It is what keeps the motivation up so high and makes you want to strive for more. I have met my original goals and am in the smallest pants I've ever been in and still have more goals to meet. It is such an awesome feeling. -------------- Lisa
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/04, 02:59 PM I finished my 10K today. It was fun. My parents and one of my aunts came to cheer for me. I finished in 1:04 plus some milliseconds.
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/04, 07:30 PM Good job. How do you feel? Ready for another? -------------- Lisa
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/08/04, 07:36 PM excellent job there keep it up
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/04, 08:54 PM Thanks you two! After finishing it, I wasn't really too bad off and I was floating on a cloud for most of the day, then I took a nap and woke up with my ankles hurting! But, yeah I could do another one, but who knows when that might be. I kinda want to do a marathon next year, but I also would like to do a competition next year and those don't seem like complimentary goals, but who knows.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/08/04, 10:31 PM Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is great to see results yourself....what is better is when others see it and comment on it! I have lots of family mamebers and co workers talking. -------------- "When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout" LIFT HARD AND OFTEN!!!!!!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/08/05, 02:58 AM Great job Lumina!!!!! Now give yourself some day off and just be happy and proud of yourself. -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.