Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

[Aksannyi]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

Okay well it was two hours and my stomach was like NOPE. So either it was what I ate (possible) or the length of time between (also possible) or both (probable).

Either way, will try again tomorrow.

[Malacite]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

The opposite is also true.

I've had the same thing happen when I go to the gym too long after eating. Chances are it was just something you ate though.

[Aksannyi]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

Well it was also a rather large meal. Not like a snack or something light. So the combination of something heavy + not waiting long enough.

[Mezlo]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

Well it was also a rather large meal.

This is it... I eat 1-2 hours before the workout and it's just a snack. A ziplock bag of veggies dipped in ranch usually, or a small cup of soup. If I'm still hungry I'll eat some fruit. Heavy meals and work outs dont mix.

[Aksannyi]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

Yeah I think that's what I'm going to do tonight. I'm usually starving when I get home from work because I'm actively trying to eat less (and work is not conducive to having several small meals per day, as is best for my metabolism), so I came home and ate almost right away. I'll eat something lighter tonight and try again.

[Malacite]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

Hmm, I typically do my workouts after breakfast, so I have oatmeal, OJ, toast (ancient grain), a poached egg, my smoothie and if I got any some breakfast cookies and/or a bit of fruit. Primarily a lot of carbs, with a mix of fast and slow-burning so I get a bit of a spike but not too much and the protein from the egg helps make sure I don't burn through it too quickly. I find if I wait more than an hour though I *will* get tired halfway into my workout so I usually head out no more than an hour after finishing.

Granted I have a fast metabolism so that may account for a few things, and I usually hit the gym hard - I don't like doing lengthy sessions of any one activity but prefer to push myself as hard as I can in a short amount of time to get the most out of it.

[Aksannyi]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

Yeah my metabolism is pretty terrible right now. Working on that.

[Malacite]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

That's what Cardio's for. My trainer says 15 min of jump rope will do far more for you than anything else. Biking is also a really great option.

[Mezlo]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

That's what Cardio's for. My trainer says 15 min of jump rope will do far more for you than anything else.

*cough* *cough* crossfit *cough* *cough*

[Aksannyi]

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Yeah it's really bad right now I was only on the stationary bike for about 15 minutes and I was winded like 3 minutes in. And that was supposed to be my warmup, before my stomach went all "nope" on me. I need to build up my stamina, I had no idea how bad it had gotten.

[Malacite]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

OK I know this is about health, and this is sorta healthy... or at least a healthier alternative to regular cake, minus the frosting:





I WANT TO TRY THIS SO BAD!!!! The only "bad" thing is the frosting!

[Aksannyi]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

That does look kind of good actually.

[Malacite]

Re: Time for a change... ((Health stuff.))

It's basically all fruit with some sliced almonds stuck to the frosting. Looks soooooooo good (friend posted it on FB a few min ago).

[Aksannyi]

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My boyfriend doesn't eat sweets (weirdo) and I like to bake so obviously this kind of sucks, but I think he might actually eat that if I made it. I should learn how to actually cook though, it would help in more ways than one.

[Malacite]

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^_^ I love baking too!!!

And I have a bad sweet tooth, easily the hardest thing I struggle with ><