Eat, Run, Eat, Repeat!

Hello, there!

Blogging bug bit me again.

I am in final stages of my half marathon training and my weekly mileage is about 25-26 miles. My body feels like a fine fat burning/running machine. Food choices are healthy, but I do treat myself mostly under the agenda of carboloading :)

Mornings prior to my 3-5 mile runs are all about banana/nut butter sandwiches. Post run fuel is almond milk/spinach/banana/blueberry smoothies, lunch is always a veggie soup and some sort of sandwich or wrap, no meat, just beans, veggies, veg mayo, avocado. Dinner is salad, pasta, quinoa, bread, more bread, and some more bread!!!!

This should not fool you into stuffing your face silly. You have to always be aware of calories in and out, don't obsess, but be mindful of what you are putting in your body. No amount of running or any exercise for that matter is a free ticket to health - diet plays a major role in what your cholesterol levels are and your blood pressure number is. Healthy diet and regular exercise work wonders together, but if you are to choose one or the other the result will not be the same.

Another benefit of exercise is HUNGER! I haven't lost my mind saying that feeling hungry is good for you, but definitely it helps you understand the difference between real hunger (when you have calorie deficit you need to compensate for) and cravings that you take for a hunger (when you must have those crackers from the vending machine after lunch). I do enjoy the feeling when I am about to complete my long run and my body starts sending me signals - ahem, lady, how about feeding me, put some nutrients in me, so I can build protein you need or create more blood cells, or what ever you need me to do so you can function?!

After my run, without rushing around or any added stress, I lovingly prepare a smoothie or a small sandwich, or have a warm bowl of soup, and enjoy it knowing that I treat my body right!

Love,


Liza