tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post5475071267289497203..comments2023-10-18T11:20:11.457-04:00Comments on Morning Runner: Low Carb DietJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-86999177803819132012009-06-18T12:27:44.021-04:002009-06-18T12:27:44.021-04:00It's good to watch your carb intake and not go...It's good to watch your carb intake and not go overboard, but as endurance athletes we need carbs (a lot more than average people) to maintain our energy. (As I'm sure you know!)<br /><br />Atkins advocates a high fat diet (lots of cheese and cholesterol loaded meats) so be careful about that (although you said you're not doing that extreme). <br /><br />I tried that back when it was new and it just didn't make sense to me that I had to limit my fruit and whole grain intake, but I could eat all the fatty cheeses and meats I wanted! <br /><br />But I definitely agree that limiting carbs can help with shedding pounds, but just be careful that you're getting as much as you need to keep up with your training :)Kristin @ The Southern Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921715080792514293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-10144289647860516402009-06-17T11:07:50.351-04:002009-06-17T11:07:50.351-04:00I've experimented with low-carb in the past. I...I've experimented with low-carb in the past. It just doesn't seem to wkr for me, although I do try to avoid having three carb-dense meals every day. Glad to hear it's working for you!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-57673956730469061262009-06-16T22:35:41.278-04:002009-06-16T22:35:41.278-04:00I wish i knew how many carbs i ate a day. actually...I wish i knew how many carbs i ate a day. actually i'm glad i dont... its probably a sick amount. FAIL<br /><br />so glad your running the 5k this weekend! your probably gonna blow your PR out of the water! i've been staying at brian's some nights and its nice looking at different trees & houses, plus i get chased by different dogs. HAHA<br /><br />:) happy tempo tuesday! i think i might copy you and have tempo tuesday too lolNicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825097650104995097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-85320239179069386902009-06-16T19:31:40.967-04:002009-06-16T19:31:40.967-04:00I LOVE carbs. But I really do need to eat less. I ...I LOVE carbs. But I really do need to eat less. I have been kind of trying to only have carbs at 1 or 2meals a day, but I often end up feeling kind of crappy and get carb-brain if I don't eat enough. But, maybe it just takes a few days of cutting back and my body will get used to it! I'll have to give it a try!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185652640389232120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-8999623472612833832009-06-16T18:25:33.442-04:002009-06-16T18:25:33.442-04:00Glad you bumped it up to ~150, and 200g after a lo...Glad you bumped it up to ~150, and 200g after a long run is much closer to what you need :) as long as this is working for you, then that's all that matters! Atkins is an EXTREME low-carb philosophy, this is much more reasonable and seems like you've really tailored it to your own needs.Heather Chttp://trialsoftraining.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-43771011738183251342009-06-16T17:49:19.731-04:002009-06-16T17:49:19.731-04:00ooh I would fall over without my carbs!! Although,...ooh I would fall over without my carbs!! Although, I do need to start watching what KIND of carbs I eat...more than I would like to admit are white sugar, white bread, etc :(Relentless Forward Commotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994114843561430941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-88945817395193938082009-06-16T15:03:25.165-04:002009-06-16T15:03:25.165-04:00Counting carbs is a great way to get conscious abo...Counting carbs is a great way to get conscious about controlling weight gain. Once you get used to it, it becomes simple to stick to the theme.I Run for Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557777279127579648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-34180094003648561102009-06-16T14:22:34.273-04:002009-06-16T14:22:34.273-04:00Good job on the tempo run and being able to contro...Good job on the tempo run and being able to control your carb intake. :)Jerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020972795844203824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-85828844923251280592009-06-16T14:15:31.924-04:002009-06-16T14:15:31.924-04:00I wouldn't last 5 minutes on a low carb diet. ...I wouldn't last 5 minutes on a low carb diet. :o)<br /><br />Interesting info though. Thanks for typing it all out.X-Country2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543524827265377886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-51088038892518118552009-06-16T13:54:28.341-04:002009-06-16T13:54:28.341-04:00Glad it is working for you. I really need to get ...Glad it is working for you. I really need to get my carb intake under control but I don't think I could get it that low!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06757049962850570389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-20776385146663832912009-06-16T13:44:22.510-04:002009-06-16T13:44:22.510-04:00Going to check out the daily plate right now.Going to check out the daily plate right now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829491907261980920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-82270191442277269632009-06-16T13:42:49.204-04:002009-06-16T13:42:49.204-04:00I think this is a good idea. I've experimente...I think this is a good idea. I've experimented with some other "diets" to see how it effects my running, and I'm willing to have a go at this one with you. The carb load prior to a long run or race is still crucial for me, though. I'm slightly superstitious and I have to stick with what works. However, the other 5-6 days of the week, this is completely feasible.carpeviamhttp://www.copiaverborum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-44558320797094987912009-06-16T13:05:42.859-04:002009-06-16T13:05:42.859-04:00thanks for your thoughts on this!!! if i got start...thanks for your thoughts on this!!! if i got started on this and really grocery shopped with a point to get foods that work here i bet i could do this. string cheese is a great idea, i should get some of that and eat it instead of crackers or bars. have you found it hard to count carbs?? do you have a handy way of doing this and what are the carb counts for some common foods you eat? thanks!!! :) 3.7 tempo run that is GREAT! nice work!!!! remember when you thought 3 miles sounded long back in the middle of track :)No Longer Usinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711306638916660889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-77621906201984157252009-06-16T13:04:30.379-04:002009-06-16T13:04:30.379-04:00If it works for you, cool! I have a hard time coun...If it works for you, cool! I have a hard time counting anything-- too little patience-- but I definitely feel better having eliminated refined carbs, most of the time. I used to be a total carb monster. I could eat a loaf of bread in one sitting. :)tfhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10735303292996192352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-13870030923378694432009-06-16T12:51:35.376-04:002009-06-16T12:51:35.376-04:00I am such a carb eater! I really just love them, b...I am such a carb eater! I really just love them, but I don't think I go that overboard. Glad it is working out for you. You'll have to keep us updated on your progress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-23544740102863793042009-06-16T12:19:59.776-04:002009-06-16T12:19:59.776-04:00and your energy is ok?
I think Im comparatively lo...and your energy is ok?<br />I think Im comparatively low carb (compared to average american) but I think a 100 I might be lethargic?MizFithttp://www.mizfitonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-62408820969587913912009-06-16T12:08:36.347-04:002009-06-16T12:08:36.347-04:00wow! I feel like 100 carbs would be impossible for...wow! I feel like 100 carbs would be impossible for me. I am always over 200.Natalie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070938772436207301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242345102337084083.post-46972341905506193462009-06-16T11:20:28.190-04:002009-06-16T11:20:28.190-04:00I think you're right. I think in general, most...I think you're right. I think in general, most people eat more carbs than they need. And cutting back on some of the unhealthy carbs can really make a difference.<br /><br />But damn. It's so hard for me to cut back on sugar. :)<br /><br />I'm glad it's working well for you!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00574939084120691481noreply@blogger.com