| sailors.wife
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Hi!
I'm new to these boards, just found them about a week ago. I am also fairly new to running. I've been working up to 3 miles (well..i can run for 4 mins at a time now) since March. My biggest concern is what to eat. I do my workouts first thing in the morning (usually 5-6am) and am currently trying to work up to being able to jog/walk a 10k in May... I have concerns about what to eat in the morning before I run. I know it needs to be something that digests fairly quickly (correct??) so I don't get cramps during my run... I also know it should have carbs in it... I started off doing banannas but they gave me gas (TMI :D :shock: ) almost every time... I've started doing the SBD breakfast bars before I run.. but then I have to wait like 30 mins before I can run or I get the cramp on the right side of my stomach... and even then, sometimes I still get it. I know I can't run w/out anything on my stomach.. I discovered that a few times I've tried.
I have also noticed that I'm not loosing weight when I'm consistantly exercising... I started SBD in Nov (2nd round.. lost 50 pounds 3 years aog.. gained some of it back due to my fault) lost almost 20 pounds by mid Feb... started to really exercise and haven't lost a pound since then. I know it's partly my fault, haven't been 100 percent in a month or so.. but if I go a few days w/out exercising I'll drop a pound or two, then add the exercise back in and back comes that weight. Should I be eating more now that I'm running consistantly?? Might that be why I'm not loosing?? And what should I eat as a snack before working out... I don't want a full meal as I would be starving by 9am again. I also want to go back to Phase 1 so I can get rid of the cravings again, so I think I will do that this week, but continue with the SBD breakfast bars or something?? Suggestions please??
sorry this was soooo long! off to run (jogg/walk :lol: ) |
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:04 am |
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| luvs_torun
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First.... Welcome!
Good for you for starting a running program. A good program for beginning runners is the Couch To 5 K http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
(if you are interested.)
Secondly... if you are in Phase 1... beans and dairy will help with energy levels (as they contain good carbs)... if you are just starting out you may or may not feel any drop in energy... For myself, when I started over 3 years ago, I was already a runner running 30 plus miles a week (and did notice a big drop).. but the beans and dairy did help some for the two weeks of P1.
The South Beach diet bars aren't your best choice.
First, if you read the ingredient list... not really all that "SB friendly".... second, "real" food is always encouraged on South Beach... in phase 2 steel cut oats, whole wheat toast with natural PB, would be a better choice.
My personal favorite pre-run is a small banana with a TBLS of peanut butter. The fructose in the banana provides quick energy.. the protein in the PB slows that energy down and provides enough fuel to get me through even a 10 plus mile run.
There are times when I eat nothing before a run.
If cramps are a problem.. make sure you are well hydrated (before and after.)
As far as exercising and not losing.... I am betting the SB bar, pretty much comes close to canceling out your 3 mile run calorie wise.
You will only burn approx. 300 calories in that time.... it is extremely easy to "over eat".... when you are exercising. For instance it would be easy to blow a 10 mile run.... on one dinner out w/drinks!
You just have to find the right balance for either loss or maintainance.
Keeping a food (and exercise) journal is a good idea.
Weight gain as you begin an exercise program is common. Your muscles will be retaining fluid as they tear down (these are tiny tears btw), heal and become stronger. You may notice a pound or two at first... but then you should notice (if you are eating correctly) a steady drop in weight.
I would do a clean phase 1.
No breakfast bars most definitely.
They do contain sugar and won't help stabilize your blood sugar or help rid yourself of "cravings".
Good luck! |
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 1:06 pm |
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| barknBret
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I work out in the mornings as well. I've found that a few ounces of cottage cheese gets me through the workout with plenty of energy and no cramps.
After I finish my workout, I then eat my "real" breakfast, which is typically eggs and Canadian bacon. |
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Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:58 pm |
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| Julie Matthews Band
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WOW :shock:
that couch to 5k website looks VERY interesting!
I just may try that after Spring Break, and if it doestn work then what the heck huh? I am spending about twice that amount of time walking or doing the e-lip-tickle almost everyday. And I am thinking since my ipod has a timer on it~ there I go! Hope I am not setting myself up thinking this looks so EASY!
So my problem with RUNNIG has been two things, lots of jiggle in the boob area~ recommendations? Have tried sports bras, but still got the giggle, some have told me to get the ones you have to CUT OFF! :shock:
And I got some shox, they have helped with my long walks outside and my knee, how about them to run in? |
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:22 pm |
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| luvs_torun
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Some of the Nike Shox are for running..... maybe those are the ones you have?
Sports bra's......... it's been my experience (even as a smaller-chested woman).... that a good one is gonna be fairly expensive.. I like Champion brand and get the ones sold at my local Runner's Room. (not Shopko or Target or the like).
I've also known women who will wear two at one time for the added support. |
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:43 pm |
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| ArubaLover1105
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| Under Armour makes a sports bra specifically for larger busted women. I love mine, but they aren't cheap. I think mine was around $45-50, but well worth it. Sometimes during TOM, I used to have to wear a sports bra and then a fitness top with the sports bra built into it. Now I just use my under armour! |
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:42 pm |
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| Doc_plus25
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I'm a morning runner, and I only eat before long runs and races. Sometimes if I'm doing a more "quality" workout in the morning I'll eat something late before bed. For example, on Wednesday night I had a banana with NPB (also my favorite pre-run snack) before bed because I had planned to do speedwork the next morning.
I have no advice on the bras beyond what has already been given here. Our Fleet Feet running store offers custom fittings - maybe that would help? That way you get expert advice. |
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Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:51 pm |
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