Comments on: The Other 1/2 of the Training Puzzle: Fuel http://fitchickinthecity.com/2012/08/the-other-12-of-the-training-puzzle-fuel/ Mon, 20 May 2013 15:25:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jen http://fitchickinthecity.com/2012/08/the-other-12-of-the-training-puzzle-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-47573 Jen Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:40:14 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/?p=13271#comment-47573 I totally identify with that bit from Run Less Run Longer. I have pretty high standards for what I eat (try to be healthy, lots of veggies, vegetarian, no trans fats or hydrogenated oils, no fast food, minimal sweets, etc…), HOWEVER, I use my active lifestyle to justify GORGING myself each night at dinner and also have a beer or glass of wine with dinner most nights (justified by the fact that I drink water all day long). This is totally something I’ve been working on all year but am far from where I hope to be.

Also, like Diana mentioned, I also graze a lot at group events like picnics, BBQ’s, etc… I mean, it’s ridiculous. Just because I don’t eat meat or potato chips at said events doesn’t justify 15 handfuls of cocktail peanuts!!

]]> By: Diana http://fitchickinthecity.com/2012/08/the-other-12-of-the-training-puzzle-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-47566 Diana Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:36:42 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/?p=13271#comment-47566 training! i hardly ever miss a workout, but i ‘cheat’ almost every day. i don’t drink alcohol at all and plan super healthy meals, but i have a horrible sweet tooth and tend to graze heavily at group events. i probably throw away 500 or so cals on cookies, ice cream, chips, or mango sticky rice.

]]> By: Anna http://fitchickinthecity.com/2012/08/the-other-12-of-the-training-puzzle-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-47564 Anna Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:22:34 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/?p=13271#comment-47564 I learned the hard way that there are foods I just should not eat before (long) runs because my stomach will be really upset. I would need to read more about the topic though to make better foods. I guess I stick to my training schedule more but might change things up a little when I move out.
What I don`t do is drink alcohol, sodas and coffee (or only very, very rarely). But those are just free choices I make most days.

]]> By: Jess http://fitchickinthecity.com/2012/08/the-other-12-of-the-training-puzzle-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-47552 Jess Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:02:01 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/?p=13271#comment-47552 Really great plan my friend! I’ve found that during my first ever bout with marathon training, I’m naturally gravitating towards really FUELING foods, aiming for lots of protein (its what my body oddly craves MORE of lately), lots of veggies and fruit and carbs…but the carbs I’m only really wanting the night before a long run and sometimes the day of (or more likely) day AFTER a long run. SO interesting to really watch your body and listen to it during such an intense training cycle!

]]> By: Bridget http://fitchickinthecity.com/2012/08/the-other-12-of-the-training-puzzle-fuel/comment-page-1/#comment-47551 Bridget Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:43:43 +0000 http://fitchickinthecity.com/?p=13271#comment-47551 I sought out a dietitian and it was the best money I spent. She worked with athletes and knew the ins and outs. She helped everything from meal planning to specific nutrients and let me tailor it to suit me. I recommend it!

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