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on 10/14/19 3:19 pm
Thanks. Getting a pre/post workout strategy is just what I'm asking for. Currently, I don't eat before my early morning workout. I'm going to try some high protein, light thing like beef jerky before heading for the pool. And then try a protein breakfast on swim days.
Honestly, I rarely snack, but if I do it's an apple or almonds.
I realize I must have implied that I am deliberately eating more as a "reward" for working out. That isn't the case, at least not deliberately. I am just hungrier. Legitimately ravenous and food conscious the day after a workout. I noticed the trend in my food tracker. There was no time when I was like, "hmm.. I was at the pool for an hour today. let's have nachos."
on 10/14/19 3:15 pm
Thanks. In my current lose phase, I'm on about 900kcal per day and I'm exercising 3 days per week. Since I started, I'm averaging about 1250-1300kcal on post workout days. Not a huge amount but I definitely see an upward trend in my food tracking.
on 10/14/19 3:13 pm
80g of protein has been a real struggle for me since surgery. It's just so much because I don't drink protein shakes. Maybe I'll try to eat some beef jerky or something before my workouts.
on 10/14/19 3:09 pm
Thanks for all your replies. I don't want us to get bogged down in the numbers but I can clarify a bit.
Right now, I'm on 900 calories/day on average during my lose phase. About 75g carbs and 60g protein on average each day.
Regardless of how many calories I'm actually burning during my workout, I've been eating 300-500 extra calories per day. I'm not using my workout as an excuse to eat more. I am legitimately hungry. Like, RAVENOUS. It's not emotional eating or boredom eating, or head hunger. It's stomach cramping, tummy gurgling, I will eat your face hungry. Normal foods on my meal plan are satisfying, although I absolutely crave more carbs.
So, someone suggested increasing protein. I do a bit of Intermittent Fasting and on swim days, I don't eat before heading for the pool.
Try to eat before? Eat high protein after?
What an amazing difference 44lbs can make, you look healthy and beautiful!
on 10/14/19 9:04 am
Yes! Please keep me posted! Don't stress yourself out! You'll do fine!
I am still a week away from surgery... so, at this point, I'm feeling anxious. I'm glad to hear that your experience has been a good one. A loss of 17 pounds is fantastic in such a short time period! I know what you are saying about the protein shakes. They generally suck! I like Carnation Instant Breakfast Light Start and Bolthouse Farms Protein Plus Vanilla Bean shakes the best, but both have less protein (16 vs. 30) and approximately the same amount of calories. I've been drinking Premier Protein oreo flavor. It's tolerable. I'll let you know how I do. I hope your success continues!
