Introduction and a diet question (Long)

Re: Introduction and a diet question (Long)

• souptin member

  

  September 2012

  I suggest reading the sticky at the top of the page.

  

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• J&K10910 member

  

  September 2012

  If you're constantly hungry, you're doing it wrong.  You're either not eating enough calories in general, or you're not eating the right calories, or you're not properly fueling before or after a workout.  Ditch the processed foods if you haven't already (as much as possible, it's hard to lose them completely), cut down on your refined sugar and grains, increase your protein and fiber, and make sure you're getting enough healthy fats.  Yes, fat is good for you.
  
  Also?  Running is not the end all be all of activity.  Swimming is an awesome full body workout that really torches calories.  I get more WW points from my swims than my runs. 
  

  
  
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• maribeth721

  

  September 2012

  What about cycling? Or the elliptical? I try to stick to only 1-2 servings of fruit a day. There's a lot of sugar in fruit. Make sure you are eating whole fruit and not canned. Protein definitely helps you feel full longer. Like PP said, cut out the processed junk and try to eat as clean as possible. The other thing is on the days you are exercising - are you eating back the calories you burn? You have to do this or your body will go into starvation mode, which may explain why you are left feeling so hungry.

  

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• Giaspo member

  

  September 2012 edited September 2012

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_introduction-and-a-diet-question-long?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:238Discussion:6e8a991e-3233-4d4c-b038-bc27c1f2ce07Post:96e7037d-d538-472b-8dbb-4507cf309e1f">Re: Introduction and a diet question (Long)</a>:
  [QUOTE]If you're constantly hungry, you're doing it wrong.  You're either not eating enough calories in general, or you're not eating the right calories, or you're not properly fueling before or after a workout.  <strong>Ditch the processed foods if you haven't already (as much as possible, it's hard to lose them completely), cut down on your refined sugar and grains, increase your protein and fiber, and make sure you're getting enough healthy fats.  Yes, fat is good for you. </strong>Also?  Running is not the end all be all of activity.  Swimming is an awesome full body workout that really torches calories.  I get more WW points from my swims than my runs. 
  Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]
  
  I just wanted to say that you are not alone - I'm in the same exact situation.  Was married 1 year ago this weekend (9/9/11) and promptly gained 11 lbs.  I'm training for a marathon but the weight hasn't budged AT ALL.  So today is Day One on myfitnesspal, and I visited a nutritionist last week to figure out how to work in my different goals.  This (above) is exactly what she said, almost verbatim.  She also said to have at least one serving of full-fat dairy a day.  We will see how it goes. 

  
  

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• dewreb

  

  September 2012

  Thanks guys! Today was a lot better than yesterday...I think I had too much fruit yesterday. I don't eat any processed foods other than cereal for breakfast somedays, so I don't think that that's the problem. I know for sure that I don't get as much fat as they say I should. I actually can't figure out how to get enough fat...I'm lactose intolerant, so the "easy" fat things that come to mind (i.e. dairy products) are out. I can eat yogurt, which helps a little. I eat WAY more fiber than the recommended daily amount (lots of fruit and veggies).
  
  I have been swimming consistently since my injury, I do it 3-4x per week, but running is my true love! I'm very limited right now as far as exercise goes...I still can't use the elliptical, and I've just started biking very, very slowly.
  
  Giaspo, I love that your story is so similar! Whatever you do, don't get injured like me! When is your marathon? Mine was supposed to be the first week in October, but now I'll have to try again sometime in 2013. Be careful with watching your calories when you've got long runs! I can't imagine counting calories when I've got anything above 6 miles happening...but I also have very poor self-control! Good luck!!!

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• dewreb

  

  September 2012

  Whoops, I didn't address some of the questions. (In case any of those posters check back.)
  
  I pretty sure that I'm eating enough calories...1400 net (so, more than 1400 if I exercise). I know some people do 1200, but there's just no way I could do that! But like I said above, today was better than yesterday! I was surprised when I had some calories in my bank after dinner and got to go for frozen yogurt!

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• SW+SC member

  

  September 2012

  I would try more veggies. Less sugar than fruit, less calories than anything, and not processed. Plus high water content which will make you feel fuller, just snack on them through the day because water won't keep you full for long. For lasting fullness, eat Peanut Butter. Peanut (or other nut butter) is a great choice for healthy fat and protein.
  
  Balancing all the things you need in your diet can take a long time to master but with tracking, it can be done!
  
  Swimming is a great cardio and don't forget to stregth train! It really helps make the weight loss last and makes it more noticable. Stationary bikes and ellipticals are usually really good for injury recovery too.
  
  Without knowing more specifics about yourself-things I would never ask!- I can't tell if that is enough calories but MyFitnessPal should have told you what to shoot for daily.

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