Learning curve
Learned a new lesson about 45 minutes ago: eat. often.
I have been trying to adhere to the 6 little meals a day, 3-4 oz. protein, few carbs, lots of veggies program. The last few days have been hectic and we have been broke. My only food sources at this point are peanut butter and boiled eggs. Not bad… but not good, either. I have whole wheat bread and brown rice so I figured I was okay in the clean carb department. I didn’t eat as often as I should have I guess, because my muscles just failed me doing some curls. Mid lift, pushing for that last rep, and they completely failed to work. It was total body failure- arms, legs, back. I hit the floor with the weights and felt dizzy and weak. I can only remember eating 3 little meals yesterday and two today. Smart? no. I think I need to schedule my meals with specific times so I can have enough energy to work out and up my carbs a bit on practice nights. I’m not planning as well as I should.
Luckily my legs are bruised to hell from derby anyway. Luckily I wasn’t doing bench presses! Luckily my hubby gets paid tomorrow and I can go buy some protein shakes and tofu. Lesson learned.
January 15, 2009 at 4:27 pm
The eating part is the toughest to nail down - I’m on my 2nd week and I’m still not convinced I’ve got it down! Best of luck on your diet - keep it up, cuz it’s worth it!
January 15, 2009 at 6:31 pm
You need carbs for energy so you don’t "bonk" during your workouts. Just make sure they are good carbs like whole grains and vegetables.