A lot of people in
my running group would consider me crazy but I started doing my Whole30ish/Food
Trigger Detox program right at the beginning of my half marathon and marathon
walk training. Last year I gained 7 pounds when I did my training because I let
myself eat granola bars filled with sugar on my runs and then would eat to my
heart content when I got back. This year I want to focus on doing this to make
me feel good while I was training and the reason why I am focusing so much on
how I fuel myself.
Because I am doing
so much running/walking I am really careful about making sure I do get enough
fuel and especially those carb filled vegetables that have so much of the good
stuff in it. So far into week 3 of my plan I have had summer squash. Spaghetti squash, beets, sweet and white potatoes to support me.
You do have to think
outside the box sometimes to make sure you are getting in the right food. This
morning before my early run I had a hard boiled egg and sweet potato soup with
coconut milk in it. During runs I drink HYDRATE and carry a dried fruit bar for
additional fuel as needed (only on runs 6 miles or longer). After my run I had
a RECOVER Protein Shake, omelet with summer squash topped with salsa and
avocado and watermelon.
Week 2 I felt the
effects of low energy as my body adjusted
to this new way of eating but overall it hasn't effected my run times.
Week 3 I feel much better. Although I haven't weighed myself since I started
and I am not plannign to until after my half marathon I am feeling lighter
which makes running even easier.
Interested in
learning how to fuel yourself right, how to do a Food Trigger Detox program or
to learn about the products I use email me at sarah@lifestyleforward.com.
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