Friday, September 21, 2012

Not for Nitsies

Carb loading is not for nitsies.  I've been following the runner's world diet where 50% of my calories come from carbs, 25% from protein, and 25% from fat.  Overall that's been going well.  I can generally hit those percentages pretty close.  But, with the Rock 'n Roll half coming up tomorrow, Ben and I have upped our carb intake.  Runner's world suggestes upping your carbs to about 85-95% a few days before the race.  You can read the article about it here if you're interested in it.  Let me tell you, Woah Mother!!  It makes a HUGE difference.  I love carbs so i was super excited about this.  Without changing my daily calorie intake I felt SO full, and bloated, and fat.  I felt like Violet in Willy Wonka just waiting for the Oompa Loompas to come roll me around.
 

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