Comments on: Oh, hello Rumbling Stomach

By: Karen @ Hello Gorgeous

Karen @ Hello Gorgeous — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:46:54 +0000

As we’ve already discussed this at length through email, I just want to add what I would consider carbs, seeing as you asked Rebecca about this: pasta, rice, bread, potatoes.
But honestly, I am not sure what you are doing wrong because it all sounds good to me. Have you tried simply eating more points and see if that works? Sounds counter-intuitive but maybe the points calculated for you by WW are not enough? (Though I suppose you’ve already been doing that when going over points.)

By: Renée

Renée — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:27:19 +0000

Hey, thanks for your comment! I have done almonds prior to a run, but I have a slight issue with nuts… I tend to eat too many and then I get a stomach ache. I also would love to do more strength training, but I have so little time I have to choose my workouts wisely. I think I need to understand really what my body needs more than anything. Perhaps even not count points for a while so that I am not going nuts from the numbers. Glad you are doing Jess’ challenge as well – I think we’ll see a lot of great things from everyone in the end!

By: yenniechan

yenniechan — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:51:01 +0000

I had the same problem for the longest time too. I had to start eating almonds before and after a run. I also had to cut down on my runs and focus on strength training until my body adapted to getting less food (and not going into starvation mode each time).

Btw – I’m visiting from over at Half of Jess DDGbD challenge. As a fellow challenger – good luck on your journey! Can’t wait to see what everyone accomplishes at the end of this. :)

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:36:47 +0000

My friend buys it at a Vitamine store, I buy it online. I’ve bought it at XXL nutrition (just google it)

I make a shake of it with water. You can also use milk.
I know some people use it in their oatmeal but I don’t eat oatmeal.

By: Renée

Renée — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:12:55 +0000

Thanks Rebecca! It does help!

when you say “more carbs” what exactly do you mean by that?

By: Renée

Renée — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:12:20 +0000

Hey Tammy! Yes, I did learn from Thor that I absolutely MUST eat something after running so I have been doing that. The problem seems to be the next day!

I don’t eat a lot of cheese because of diary sensitivities – some things go down easier than others though and that’s why I’ve been using normal feta cheese, for example, and 3.5% cottage cheese. I do eat higher-in-fat yoghurt at times but I do not notice any difference in the hungry feeling.

all that said… I’m taking lots of notes; thank you so much for your feedback! I am seriously thinking hard about my weight watchers program – trying to stay within points seems to give me a worse feeling than the numbers on the scale!

By: Renée

Renée — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:08:26 +0000

Hey Aly :) thanks for commenting :)
does he have weight to lose or considered to be a “normal” weight?

I’ve started a shopping list – thanks for the input!

By: Aly @ Breathe Gently

Aly @ Breathe Gently — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:02:29 +0000

The boy runs & works out quite a lot – more than me – and he swears by protein shakes and bars. Not really for use to ‘bulk up’ but just to keep his energy up.. and to keep him fuller!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:08:20 +0000

First of all congrats on the running! I’m not a runner but did crazy intense one on one kickbox sessions 4 days/weeks, rowed thousands of meters and found myself soooo hungry at times! I’m no expert some of the things I’ve learned in the past year: I noticed you use low fat/non fat…it’s not fat that makes us fat, if you’re eating generally healthy whole fat cheeses etc will fuel your body. women often don’t get enough protein, even when we think we are…I often used protein shakes with fruit…this is a personal choice of course:-) Eat within 20 min of running, don’t allow yourself to feel hungry because it’s night time-we don’t gain weight because we eat at night. And no offence, and sorry but I’m anti-points counting for athletes:-) because it messes with eating for fuel:-) hope this helps, and I’m still learning so loving your blog and comments!

By: rebecca @ durch dick und duenn

rebecca @ durch dick und duenn — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:01:02 +0000

honestly… your menu looks great from a WW point of view but from your distance.. I consider you to be an athlete and I’d add a few more carbs… well, that at least works for me.

on days that i run I try to incorporate more carbs from breakfast on… and then after my run I stick to protein and veggies. I havent thankfully been hit by the post-run munchies…

hope that helps!