Have I lost my mind to consider a HIM? (Page 46)

IdealMuse - 2010-01-17 3:06 AM Leah - Well training inside is a bit of a challenge but it's also good that sometimes end up doing things we don't always enjoy. I look at it as mental training. I'm still pondering my food issues here. I'm debating buying the Paleo for Athletes book right now. I think I'm just scared to try because I don't have a good history of follow through with diets that are super-restrictive and in my eyes because Paleo is that. It's a bit different from the way I eat (which tends to be closer to South Beach type WOE when I'm behaving) it might be setting myself up for guilt and frustration, but what I'm doing now (although works at times) is not working now. I'm having a heck of a time staying on track.

IdealMuse - 2010-01-17 12:36 PM Okay, so you think the first book is more informative? I sorta get the point of the "Athlete" version already. Eat carbs only in the window from 2 hours before, during and after exercise. Any other major points I'd miss out on buy only buying the first book? I'm thinking I'm going to read it and just take what I can incorporate and work on changing habits little by little. I know I won't get the full benefits by not fully complying all the way but at least I won't drive my self crazy. .

~ AZ Sunshine ~ - 2010-01-17 9:08 PM

Hey gang!  I did it!!  I ran the Half mary.  No pain in the shoulder.  AND ANOTHER PERSONAL BEST!!  Hooray!  I dig this training stuff.  I'm READY to take my training up a notch.  Thank goodness for these races to fire me up again. 

~ AZ Sunshine ~ - 2010-01-17 6:08 PM Hey gang!  I did it!!  I ran the Half mary.  No pain in the shoulder.  AND ANOTHER PERSONAL BEST!!  Hooray!  I dig this training stuff.  I'm READY to take my training up a notch.  Thank goodness for these races to fire me up again. 

losta - 2010-01-17 7:15 PM I found this - Experts: You've got to step up your exercise effort, and time, to stay slim: http://bit.ly/6g8EsX

LeahDD - 2010-01-17 11:54 PM

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I think we are all covered.  Aren't we all at 9-14 hours of serious, high intensity exercise per week?  But I agree.  I know a lot of people who think that a twenty minute leisurely walk is exercise. 

losta - 2010-01-18 11:39 AM Yes, but I think there are others (lurkers) who read this too. Don't want to forget about them.

losta - 2010-01-19 11:57 AM

How is everyone doing with their mileage so far this year?

IdealMuse - 2010-01-19 12:16 PM

I certainly do a lot less snacking now than I did before and part of that is that I am not eating the food that triggers cravings. 

Go easy on the nuts.  They might be Paleo, but they are lethal calorie-wise.  This is something I have to be careful about. 

Generally I snack on nibbly things like cherry tomatoes or tangerines.  If you tie that in with the Zone strategy of always having some (not a lot) protein at every meal or snack, it really cuts down hunger pangs and cravings.  So have some beef jerky or a piece (1-2 ounces) of deli turkey (from the deli, not the nitrate-filled stuff, or cook it yourself) along with some fruit or vegetables.  Not a lot, small amounts, and you will be surprised at how far that takes you.   

I am not completely Paleo, but I try not to go beyond what is allowed on Zone.  I don't care that much for hummus, but I am pretty sure that hummus is allowed on Zone so if I wanted it, I would have it IN SMALL AMOUNTS.  Black beans are allowed on Zone, but not Paleo and I have a small amount of black beans a couple times per week. 

Here is a Zone recipe that I make for breakfast a couple times per week:
one corn tortilla (Zone, not Paleo)
layer 1/4 cup of black beans on top (again, Zone, not Paleo)
then put the egg mixture on top of that (1/3 c onions, 1/3 c bell pepper sauteed up and then scramble it into one egg and 1/4 c Eggbeaters (all of that is both Zone and Paleo)
top it with one ounce of low-fat shredded cheese (Zone, not Paleo)
zap it in the microwave long enough to melt the cheese
put one ounce of avocado on top (both Zone and Paleo)
have salsa to taste

This is a very tasty breakfast dish that is Zone, but not Paleo, but it is not so far removed from Paleo that I won't have it.  It is also very filling.  If you follow Zone, it is a two-block meal.   

With Zone, hummus is considered part of the "good fats" because of the olive oil in it.  But it can be fairly caloric, unless you make it yourself and are able to modify it. 

Anyway, I don't follow Paleo religiously, but fairly closely.  When I did the No-Sugar Challenge starting in December 2008, I found that it did take a week or two before the beneficial effects of no processed food started kicking in.  Give it a little bit of time.  I used to love ice cream.  I mean, really love ice cream.  As in, I had it almost every single day (and sometimes in great quantity).  I haven't had ice cream since December 2008.  My head misses it and has fond memories, but the rest of my body is just fine without it. 

People have posted that for the first couple weeks on Paleo they were tired and had no energy.  Since I eased into Paleo, I can't directly speak to that, but I had no such problems with the No-Sugar Challenge. 

Good luck.  Keep at it.  Give it a fair trial. 

losta - 2010-01-19 9:57 AM How is everyone doing with their mileage so far this year? As of yesterday (1/18) I'm at Bike: 8h 15m - 118.05 Mi Run: 6h 02m 10s - 27.14 Mi Swim: 4h 15m - 7108.4 Yd =4.04 miles Total 149.23 Miles As of Saturday I won the Virtual Ironman in my mentor group. Long way to 2010 miles. I've got a run, bike and crossfit to do today. Have fun everyone!

IdealMuse - 2010-01-19 2:52 PM I actually was on the Zone a number of years ago. I don't plan on revisiting that one. Keeping track of nutrient balances at every meal in my opinion is the biggest pain in the butt of any diet I've tried. I'm not saying there aren't good theories w/in the plan. Just drove me bonkers!