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I can eat whatever I want because I will be running xx miles later.
I can eat whatever I want because I ran xx miles this morning.
Have you heard these two statements before or have you been guilty of saying them yourself? I know I've been there. In the past I judged the amount and quality of food I would be eating based solely on my physical activity - I ran for my food. If I wanted a beer or two at 11am, I wouldn't hesitate because I went out and ran 2-4 miles. I mean, I already burned those calories, right?!
This is a completely wrong way of thinking. It's not good for your body, let alone your goals. Let's say you have a running goal for a new PR distance or PR time. None of this will happen with poor fuel. Yep, fueling the body is the only way to achieve physical goals. But please remember, I am not a professional or licensed dietician. The correct way runners should be thinking about food is to feed the run. Load up on healthy foods that will nourish your body.
I am still learning to fuel my body the correct way while still enjoying life. If I want to enjoy some pizza, I will - all in moderation. But to only eat pizza, fried chicken, candy, and beer because I ran xx miles is not a good way of thinking.
Recently I have been grabbing the Balance Bar chocolate mint cookie crunch. The 40/30/30 balance helps keep me on track with my macros, when I actually calculate them, and the protein helps repair my tired, achy muscles.
I highly, highly, highly recommend you give these a try. Not only are they balanced well and provide a substantial amount of protein, but they are delicious. Like I-could-eat-5-of-these-a-day delicious! This has not occurred but might in a day's rage of hunger.
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Well, you know the motto of us runners...you can't outrun a bad diet! Altho I did indulge at Olive Garden tonight...marathon training will do that to you!
ReplyDeleteSo true! I am all for moderation and would not deny Olive Garden. Now I am craving their breadsticks. :)
DeleteDark chocolate. The higher the percent, the better!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I am right there with you. I try to eat things with milk chocolate now and cannot tolerate them.
DeleteI'm a walker BUT a long long time balance bar lover!!!
ReplyDeleteBalance bars are super tasty! :) I cannot get enough of the chocolate mint cookie crunch though.
DeleteDark chocolate is my favorite, maybe 65% or so.
ReplyDeleteI mean, how can deny any type of chocolate?!
DeleteI looove milk chocolate!
ReplyDeleteHa - I love your emphasis. Chocolate is so good! :)
DeleteI"m so guilty of saying, "I worked out today, so I can have this huge mug-full of ice cream!". WHO AM I KIDDING?!
ReplyDeleteHa - or the whole gallon?! I think moderation is key here. :)
DeleteHi Jenn. It's so nice to meet you. I eat to run. I always find it humorous when non runners assume I can eat anything and everything because I run. They're surprised if I tell them I don't.
ReplyDeleteI host a weekly link up, Fitness Friday, and would love to have you join. If you're interested here's a previous FF post to check out http://jillconyers.com/2015/09/grow-your-blog-with-pinterest/
Right?! I mean sure, our caloric intake might be higher than others but that doesn't allow any runner to eat cheeseburgers every day. :)
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