What's on Your Wednesday Menu, RNYers?

iloveravens
on 10/21/15 7:27 am

RNY on 08/13/14

I never eat during a workout (even 2 classes in a row at the Y). It's all about listening to your body. Some people need to because of blood sugar drops, etc, but I've been lucky. :)

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

stacyrg
on 10/21/15 10:04 am

VSG on 05/12/14

I eat about 45 min-an hour before a run for that reason. I hate feeling stuffed, but eating in that time frame gives me enough energy. Also, if I'm doing a long run (or extended activity) I use Shot Bioks which are awesome. They give me that extra boost I need for sustained energy. On longer runs I use 1 blok every 2-3 miles. I agree, that it's all about listening to your body and figuring out what works for you.

Enough is Enough
on 10/21/15 6:10 am

RNY on 07/20/15

Yay for your 1st 5K! I did my first one last weekend and it was seriously so fun and motivating! I actually planned to only run 1/2 of it and walk the rest, but I got caught up in the energy of the group and ran way further than I thought I could.

I think I am going to be a race addict!

Emiepie
on 10/21/15 7:06 am

RNY on 08/11/14

I am getting nervous about the 1/2 marathon I am walking on Nov 1st for the same reason that I don't know how to balance the refueling and staying hydrated at the same time but making sure I have a half hour in between the food and water......ahhhhh

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

stacyrg
on 10/21/15 10:09 am

VSG on 05/12/14

One piece of advice is make sure you drink enough, especially if it's going to be warm. I did really well during my training for my first half marathon, drinking and using Shot Bloks for extra energy, but when I actually ran the race in May, my training went out the window and I didn't drink nearly enough. I was dehydrated by the end (and knew it because it took me 4 hours after the race to get enough fluid in me so I could pee) and that led to muscle cramping. And, my surgeon and dietician told me not to be as concerned about the eating/drinking rule during the race . . . that my goal was to stay properly fueled and hydrated. But I'm a sleever, so that may not apply to everyone here. Good luck!!!

Emiepie
on 10/21/15 11:13 am

RNY on 08/11/14

thanks for the tips!

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

iloveravens
on 10/21/15 7:16 am

RNY on 08/13/14

Good luck on your 5K! I am doing one on Saturday too. I love racing now, it keeps me motivated to keep training and get faster.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

melissasue1982
on 10/21/15 7:23 am

RNY on 04/06/15

Loved your write up on the main page! I was like I KNOW HER, I KNOW HER (well kind of....like as in a lady that lives in my computer kind of way)....you are famous now