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Started 'Couch to 5k today' Anyone keen?

*Dean*

By *Dean*, in Fitness & Exercise

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Butterthebean    8,146

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What do you do for energy? I just saw my nutritionist last week and she told me to cut back on carbs. She told me to load up on a Protein Shake before my run. I'm also in a stall with my weight loss and she says it's because of too many carbs.

There's a great book called slow burn by stu mittleman. The guy ran 1000 miles in 11 days. I've talked about his book before. In it he lays out how to run long distance without needing a lot of carbs, especially the high sugar/starchy type. All the Pasta, potatoes, bananas, energy gels and drinks that most runners eat...he doesn't eat ......and I try not to when I'm being disciplined. He shows you how to run in the fat burning zone so you don't need carbs before a run. It's worth a read for those of us runners who don't want to or can't eat a bunch of carbs.

My pre run meal is usually Protein and fats. Boiled egg and almonds is my normal meal. My wife and I ran our half marathon yesterday and while I had my usual....she ran it fasted with no problem.

The carbs aren't necessary for longer slow runs. Now short sprints and all out efforts are another matter.

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deedadumble    1,033

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What do you do for energy? I just saw my nutritionist last week and she told me to cut back on carbs. She told me to load up on a Protein Shake before my run. I'm also in a stall with my weight loss and she says it's because of too many carbs.

I usually eat a bit of cheese or a handful of nuts. I don't overdo the food because my stomach will get queazy. Sometimes I'll drink half of a Premier Protein and then the other half after I finish.

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LisaT678    225

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Thank you Butter & Dee. I will check the book out.

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deedadumble    1,033

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Signed up for my next race today... the Maui Oceanfront 15K!! I am so excited! Going to spend 2 nights in Maui and then 5 nights in Lanai. I can't wait!

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Butterthebean    8,146

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Signed up for my next race today... the Maui Oceanfront 15K!! I am so excited! Going to spend 2 nights in Maui and then 5 nights in Lanai. I can't wait!

Wow.....sign me up. That sounds great.

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mistysj    1,940

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That sounds amazing! How cool that you are coupling a holiday with exercise. For me it used to be seeking out all the local food to try.

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LisaT678    225

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Merry Christmas!!

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LisaT678    225

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Getting back on track. The last two days I haven't exercised and my eating was high in carbs! Thinking about doing Protein Shakes only for a couple weeks to get back on track. Anyone else ever do that?

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Getting back on track. The last two days I haven't exercised and my eating was high in carbs! Thinking about doing Protein Shakes only for a couple weeks to get back on track. Anyone else ever do that?

I'm doing the same thing, but only doing the Protein shakes for a few days to get the carbs out of my system. My Garmin just got delivered, so I'm going to go for a run in a little bit.

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Getting back on track. The last two days I haven't exercised and my eating was high in carbs! Thinking about doing Protein Shakes only for a couple weeks to get back on track. Anyone else ever do that?

I'm too far out to suffer through shakes again. I will probably do a version of 5:2.

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I'm too far out to suffer through shakes again. I will probably do a version of 5:2.

What is 5:2? I've heard it mentioned before but don't really know what it is.

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Butterthebean    8,146

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I'm too far out to suffer through shakes again. I will probably do a version of 5:2.

What is 5:2? I've heard it mentioned before but don't really know what it is.

Here's a good place to start reading.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/291240-52-links-and-info/

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mistysj    1,940

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Gentle reminder that there are other places to talk about nutrition and diet plans. This one is about running! If you like, we can split those last few posts off into a new thread on a forum where they will get more attention and answers. :)

As for running, I ran 6k this morning before it got hot, and I'm feeling great. The day is new and my run is finished. Don't you love that!?

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Up to day 3 of week 6 which calls for 22 minutes straight run time. Yikes! I know I can do it since I did the 20 minutes but am beginning to feel like a real runner.

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Up to day 3 of week 6 which calls for 22 minutes straight run time. Yikes! I know I can do it since I did the 20 minutes but am beginning to feel like a real runner.

I loved that part of the program where every run was proof to myself that I could succeed! Congratulations!

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