Question:
How do you keep your energy while working out?

Hi! I'm 7 months post-op lap RNY. I've always been active but have now started taking water aerobics 3x per week. Halfway into the workout I am starving! Tried having dinner before going. Tried eating 1/2 a protien bar before. That helped a bit, but then I was starving at end. What does everyone do to maintain their energy? I didn't get so much tired as just felt, well, famished. Help! I don't want to exercise and eat all the calories I'm burning! I average about 1200 calories a day, at the low end of my doctor's recommendation (1200-1600), and have lost 84 lbs. Thanks for all the helpful advice, I appreciate it. =) Sarah    — Sarah C. (posted on September 17, 2002)

September 16, 2002
They say (whoever they are) that our bodies are really craving water. Try drinking a lot of fluids after exercise and see if that calms down the famished feeling.
   — faybay

September 16, 2002
I havea protein drink on the way to the gym, and another in the locker room. I have a "planned" carb moment after. I KNOW I'm going across the street to get a decent sandwich, so I'm not sucked into the machines or something that wouldn't do anything for me. The protein gets me ready & starts working on the damage, then the carb refills what I spent directly. Some people use a high carb recovery drink, but I dare not. I have to be sure they are specific carbs I can use, not just pack on as fat.
   — vitalady