| jarice1978
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Hello,
This is my first post here. I have been on and off of the South Beach diet probably at least 10 times. When I say off, not completely off. We are generally pretty good about what we eat. Anyway I can talk about that some other time.
Recently I have gained a few pounds again. I currently way around 192, and I am 5'10". My goal is 170 - 175. I always make it to about 181 - 183 when on the diet.
We are starting with Phase 1 and in the past have followed it pretty strictly for at least the first 2 weeks and usually lose around 10 pounds. This is partly because we also exercise quite a bit during this time.
However, every time I have been on this diet and exercising I do not have near the amount of energy as usual and have trouble with endurance and strength. I usually try to get on the elliptical for about 45 - 60 minutes or run for 2 - 3 miles. However, when on phase 1 especially I find it very hard to excercise at these levels. This goes for lifting weigths as well. I notice that the number of sets and reps and amount of weigth is effected by as much as half when on phase 1.
So my million dollar question is....
Is there something I can do to help this? I know that it is forbidden to have sugar during the first 2 weeks or in phase 1 but would it really be that bad to have some fruit or maybe a protein bar(with carbs) before I work out so I have a little fuel and some energy while working out?
Does anyone experience this?
Thanks in advance.
Adam |
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:07 am |
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| RedRox
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| I didn't even start exercising until about 6 months into P2, but I did experience loss of energy in P1. BUT I hadn't started eating beans and I didn't know milk was allowed. Milk has a fair amount of natural sugars (as do other P1 foods) and beans have a fair amount of low glycemic carbs. I'd try figuring out a snack with some of each before working out and see if that helps. Chili (if you make it yourself and control the ingredients) is a good multipurpose P1 food for what ails ya! A standard snack for me now is black beans (rinsed), tomatoes, green pepper and salsa and heated in the micro. That might work for you as well. Good luck! |
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Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:42 am |
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| mschech
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My workout is similar to yours. 45-75 min on a combination of elliptical & treadmill with a final avg rate of 975-1050 cal/hr.
I didnt notice any difference when I started Phase 1 three weeks ago. (Just now am starting Phase 2)
But... black beans are one of my favorite foods, so I've eaten plenty of them. Didnt realize i was supposed to limit to 1/3 cup a day, so i probably would eat a cup of them along with 3oz or so of chicken and a ton of veggies for each meal.
So I've had plenty of energy due to the beans
Still lost 20 pounds in the 18 days.
would have been more if it wasn't for the %$^&# almonds. |
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Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:22 am |
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| luvs_torun
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mschech wrote: My workout is similar to yours. 45-75 min on a combination of elliptical & treadmill with a final avg rate of 975-1050 cal/hr.
Not to be a "buzz kill" :D
Keep in mind that gym equipment is notorius for being off by as much as even 50% with calorie counting (30% seems to be fairly common)......
To burn 1000 calories in one hour... you'd have to work as hard as a runner running 6 minute miles for 10 miles...... just sayin' :wink: :D
Congrats on the loss! Twenty pounds in eighteen days is quite a bit! |
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Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:38 pm |
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| MissNYC
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I have definitely noticed a drop in my energy level and it has affected my workouts. I am on Day 6 of Phase 1, and I actually had to leave my boot camp class this morning because within 20 minutes, I became extremely exhausted and was having trouble keeping up.
I did a boot camp class on Monday, and I was fine. But that was also my first day on Phase 1, and I'm guessing my body had yet to fully transition. I've worked out every day this week, but I've stuck to mostly walking at a more moderate pace and on a reduced incline.
So, based on what my body is telling me, I am just going to stick to walking until I get to Phase 2.
Just remember to be kind to yourself and give your body a chance to adapt. |
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Sat Apr 12, 2008 4:28 pm |
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| jogrmom
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I didn't have any energy level drop when I did phase 1 a few weeks ago and I did phase 1 for the whole 2 weeks. I run 4 days a week averaging 18-22 miles/week and walk the other 3 days...even with a 6 mile run and an 8 mile run I was fine.
I will say I do in general eat pretty muchly phase 2...just did phase 1 again as I was finding myself having two many treats and cravings. I was very careful about eating all the dairy that I was allowed and also added beans to my meals. I also kept an eye on how many calories I was consuming not to restict them but to make sure I was eating enough calories to substain my activity level. (Calorie counting is not encouraged but with a meal plan that is so veggie heavy I wanted to make sure I had enough fuel).
I do think you have to make this plan fit you and your circumstances. If you don't have any cravings, maybe phase 2 would be better for you... |
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Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:05 pm |
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