-my mom did "The Whole30" w/ me & it's been very helpful, ahhaha.
-I didn't sleep as well on several nights but I think it's because I started school again on Aug. 9 & it's been awfully hot.
-I had NO almond butter.
-I only made smoothies 3x.
-I made an exception on Aug. 19 because I had to go to a wedding (I had made that choice prior to the challenge).
-my snacks everyday @ work were roasted nuts!
Surprisingly, I survived, ahahha. Good thing I had already mentally trained myself mentally during Round 1 during the summer! It's definitely manageable during the school year! When I do it again (in 1 week? I'll modify it though because of my training for a race... I just don't know how to modify it yet though), I will have to change up my snacks & perhaps consume less eggs? I think I had eggs every single day!?!
During this round, at least 5 people said I had lost weight but they said it in such an almost alarming way that I wonder if I look... unhealthy??? I guess the weight loss has been all over my body (I lost 2-3 lbs. this 2nd time around) but I am definitely NOT starving myself, ahahha, I love food way too much! Plus, I'm training for the Chicago Marathon so I definitely need to EAT!!!
Energy is important when you're running and the best source is through carbohydrates, which contain sugar. ("Carbs break down to sugars in the body, which provide the energy for your run. The amount of carbs you need depends on the length of your run. If you are low on carbs, the body will break down fat or protein to use as fuel. Unfortunately, this is a very inefficient use of energy and requires the body to work harder than when it uses carbs." - "Women's Running") The thing w/ "The Whole30" is that the only carbs allowed are with fruits & vegetables. So, I could get my energy/carbs via potatoes, squash & dates, which are actually low calorie carbs but I think what I'll do is:
-have energy chews on my long run days. If I don't feel strong enough after this Saturday's run, (18 miles), I'll consume more sugar the night before the run. It's a big "no-no" for "The Whole30" but whatever. It's MY way of doing the challenge. Either way, I'll have to make sure I eat enough after the long run.
-have a Lara Bar before the race instead of bread, just to see how different my stomach would feel during the race?)
-refuel with coconut water after training runs
Surprisingly, I survived, ahahha. Good thing I had already mentally trained myself mentally during Round 1 during the summer! It's definitely manageable during the school year! When I do it again (in 1 week? I'll modify it though because of my training for a race... I just don't know how to modify it yet though), I will have to change up my snacks & perhaps consume less eggs? I think I had eggs every single day!?!
During this round, at least 5 people said I had lost weight but they said it in such an almost alarming way that I wonder if I look... unhealthy??? I guess the weight loss has been all over my body (I lost 2-3 lbs. this 2nd time around) but I am definitely NOT starving myself, ahahha, I love food way too much! Plus, I'm training for the Chicago Marathon so I definitely need to EAT!!!
Energy is important when you're running and the best source is through carbohydrates, which contain sugar. ("Carbs break down to sugars in the body, which provide the energy for your run. The amount of carbs you need depends on the length of your run. If you are low on carbs, the body will break down fat or protein to use as fuel. Unfortunately, this is a very inefficient use of energy and requires the body to work harder than when it uses carbs." - "Women's Running") The thing w/ "The Whole30" is that the only carbs allowed are with fruits & vegetables. So, I could get my energy/carbs via potatoes, squash & dates, which are actually low calorie carbs but I think what I'll do is:
-have energy chews on my long run days. If I don't feel strong enough after this Saturday's run, (18 miles), I'll consume more sugar the night before the run. It's a big "no-no" for "The Whole30" but whatever. It's MY way of doing the challenge. Either way, I'll have to make sure I eat enough after the long run.
-have a Lara Bar before the race instead of bread, just to see how different my stomach would feel during the race?)
-refuel with coconut water after training runs
This month, I made:
Slow cooker coconut & green curry pork (delicious & oh so tender!!! FYI, pork butt = pork shoulder!?!)
Thai coconut red curry beef meatballs (yummy too; red curry paste is weak, green curry is way hotter!!!)
Beef egg breakfast casserole (I added whatever veggies I had on hand)
