Comments on: Patterns are Emerging http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:44:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4858 Anonymous Sun, 11 May 2008 23:14:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4858 I used to struggle with this too - being incredibly hungry the day after running. But then I learned from a trainer that I was exercising at an intensity that was too high and my body was putting out cortisol and other hormones that were making me hungry. As soon as I lowered the intensity, then I felt great after exercise and wasn't starving! I bought a heart rate monitor and it's been great at helping me stay within my target range. But I also learned from the trainer that I do need a small carbohydrate snack after lifting weights or aerobic exercise to replace some of the carbs that were used by my muslces. Both these peices of information have been a great help. Thanks for all the encouragement through your blog. I used to struggle with this too – being incredibly hungry the day after running. But then I learned from a trainer that I was exercising at an intensity that was too high and my body was putting out cortisol and other hormones that were making me hungry. As soon as I lowered the intensity, then I felt great after exercise and wasn’t starving! I bought a heart rate monitor and it’s been great at helping me stay within my target range. But I also learned from the trainer that I do need a small carbohydrate snack after lifting weights or aerobic exercise to replace some of the carbs that were used by my muslces. Both these peices of information have been a great help. Thanks for all the encouragement through your blog.

]]> By: swizzlepop http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4766 swizzlepop Mon, 05 May 2008 01:26:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4766 Do you like milk? What abotu a glass of NF milk or a piece of bread with peanut butter or some hard boiled egg whites. Half cup of yogurt with some nuts? Turkey pepperoni is always a favorite for me, 1 serving and a RF cheese stick from TJ's and if you have some points to spare a few TJ's sesame melba rounds. That is definitely one of my favorite snacks and totally filling. Do you like milk? What abotu a glass of NF milk or a piece of bread with peanut butter or some hard boiled egg whites. Half cup of yogurt with some nuts? Turkey pepperoni is always a favorite for me, 1 serving and a RF cheese stick from TJ’s and if you have some points to spare a few TJ’s sesame melba rounds. That is definitely one of my favorite snacks and totally filling.

]]> By: Lynn Haraldson-Bering http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4746 Lynn Haraldson-Bering Sat, 03 May 2008 11:19:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4746 Great minds think alike! I just posted a similar thing on my blog a few days ago. I'm so glad I came here to read the comments. Roni, that you're even asking the question of yourself means you're a million miles ahead of the game. I hope you find food peace ;) In the meantime, I'm with other posters on the protein thing. Eat when you're hungry, baby. I know it's easy to say don't eat when you're not, but you know that's how it is. ....sigh.... Great minds think alike! I just posted a similar thing on my blog a few days ago. I’m so glad I came here to read the comments. Roni, that you’re even asking the question of yourself means you’re a million miles ahead of the game. I hope you find food peace ;) In the meantime, I’m with other posters on the protein thing. Eat when you’re hungry, baby. I know it’s easy to say don’t eat when you’re not, but you know that’s how it is. ….sigh….

]]> By: Roni http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4743 Roni Sat, 03 May 2008 03:49:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4743 Thanks so much everyone!! <br/><br/>ksislak - Awesome link! Thanks so much everyone!!

ksislak – Awesome link!

]]> By: ksislak http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4742 ksislak Sat, 03 May 2008 03:34:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4742 Hey Roni,<br/><br/>I don't know if you know about the site www.runnersworld.com, but it's a must-visit for runners of all levels. If you've ever heard of Couch Potato to 5K it comes from the same site. I checked to see what they said about a runner's diet and it's a pretty interesting read. It may help you understand exactly what you need to eat to get maximum results while feeling great, too. I hope it helps! <br/><br/>http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304-310-7771-0,00.html Hey Roni,

I don’t know if you know about the site http://www.runnersworld.com, but it’s a must-visit for runners of all levels. If you’ve ever heard of Couch Potato to 5K it comes from the same site. I checked to see what they said about a runner’s diet and it’s a pretty interesting read. It may help you understand exactly what you need to eat to get maximum results while feeling great, too. I hope it helps!

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304-310-7771-0,00.html

]]> By: Shelly http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4740 Shelly Fri, 02 May 2008 01:59:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4740 Hey Roni - I love your site! I have to agree with all the comments about really being intentional to get in a carb/protein snack after your workout. Since you're working out quite a bit, you need to start fueling your body for those workouts and recovery periods. As someone said, this is a whole new chapter for you. Try to get in some carb/protein for nearly every snack. I eat approx. every 2-3 hours, which I'm guessing you do, too. The combination of carbs/protein and eating every few hours really helps keep my appetite in check. Good luck. Once you start switching up your diet a bit, I bet you'll start to feel better. Hey Roni – I love your site! I have to agree with all the comments about really being intentional to get in a carb/protein snack after your workout. Since you’re working out quite a bit, you need to start fueling your body for those workouts and recovery periods. As someone said, this is a whole new chapter for you. Try to get in some carb/protein for nearly every snack. I eat approx. every 2-3 hours, which I’m guessing you do, too. The combination of carbs/protein and eating every few hours really helps keep my appetite in check. Good luck. Once you start switching up your diet a bit, I bet you’ll start to feel better.

]]> By: Dulcie http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4739 Dulcie Fri, 02 May 2008 01:33:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4739 Roni... Try getting some whey protein and add it to your smoothie. Or try a protein bar. You have the extra activity points. If you drink the whey protein right after you run, it will help you not be sore and helps the muscles recover. Roni… Try getting some whey protein and add it to your smoothie. Or try a protein bar. You have the extra activity points. If you drink the whey protein right after you run, it will help you not be sore and helps the muscles recover.

]]> By: bubbletoes http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4738 bubbletoes Thu, 01 May 2008 23:43:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4738 I've been running for a while and I know those hunger pains. They creep up on you when you least expect it. One thing that I noticed from your food journal for the day is that you have fruit by itself. That's all carbs and sugar. What your body craves is some complex-carbohydrates. Maybe look for a small bowl of oatmeal with almond milk and a fruit. If you're going to eat fruit alone, be sure you're going to eat a balanced meal shortly. Or instead of eating just fruit/carbs... mix it with some protein or fat. Running is awesome! keep it up! I’ve been running for a while and I know those hunger pains. They creep up on you when you least expect it. One thing that I noticed from your food journal for the day is that you have fruit by itself. That’s all carbs and sugar. What your body craves is some complex-carbohydrates. Maybe look for a small bowl of oatmeal with almond milk and a fruit. If you’re going to eat fruit alone, be sure you’re going to eat a balanced meal shortly. Or instead of eating just fruit/carbs… mix it with some protein or fat. Running is awesome! keep it up!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4737 Anonymous Thu, 01 May 2008 23:36:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4737 Hey Roni,<br/><br/>Just thought I'd throw out these two ideas (sorry if these are repeats as I haven't read all the comments).<br/><br/>Snap Peas are a yummy, decently healthy snack especially when you are craving something salty and chip-like. Plus they have 5 grams of protein in 1 oz.<br/><br/>The other idea is peanut butter. I haven't tried this recipe: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/snacks/r/pbproteinballs.htm, but it looks good, seems like it would be fun to make with the toddler, and something you coud carry around with you.<br/><br/>Great job by the way - you are really an inspiration! Hey Roni,

Just thought I’d throw out these two ideas (sorry if these are repeats as I haven’t read all the comments).

Snap Peas are a yummy, decently healthy snack especially when you are craving something salty and chip-like. Plus they have 5 grams of protein in 1 oz.

The other idea is peanut butter. I haven’t tried this recipe: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/snacks/r/pbproteinballs.htm, but it looks good, seems like it would be fun to make with the toddler, and something you coud carry around with you.

Great job by the way – you are really an inspiration!

]]> By: Candace http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging.html/comment-page-1#comment-4736 Candace Thu, 01 May 2008 21:25:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/04/patterns-are-emerging/#comment-4736 Hi Roni, Sounds like everything is still going great here. I make protein bars - love them. Also, on workout days I tend to indulge in a Lean Dessert protein shake - they're so yummy.<br/><br/>Apples with pb<br/>Carrots with pb<br/>Almonds<br/>homemade protein bar<br/>cracker with cheese<br/>egg white patty (cooked ahead of time and heated in the microwave)<br/>cottage cheese with lf jelly<br/><br/>Take care Hi Roni, Sounds like everything is still going great here. I make protein bars – love them. Also, on workout days I tend to indulge in a Lean Dessert protein shake – they’re so yummy.

Apples with pb
Carrots with pb
Almonds
homemade protein bar
cracker with cheese
egg white patty (cooked ahead of time and heated in the microwave)
cottage cheese with lf jelly

Take care

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