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Frustrated
This is more of a vent but if you have any advice, I'm all ears. I was extra hungry today. I ate lunch early and then indulged with some apple chips when I got home. I pushed myself to workout. I got through my weights but I was shaking terribly at the end. I planned on adding some quick cardio but it looks like that is not going to happen. I feel so weak. I hate when my body doesn't co-operate and working out doesn't leave me feeling strong.
Re: Frustrated
j+k+m+e | running with needles
Your body is talking and saying "listen to me"
Your body needs nutrients. Some days more than others. (I call those extra kind of day hungry days!) You saw what happened today when your body needed more nutrients.
So give your body nutrient dense foods. In your case above, apple chips are not really nutritionally dense. I'd go for a real food: fruit and PROTEIN, a natural fat. Some days take 4 or 5 meals. I would have a protein smoothie, apple and walnuts or peanutbutter. Yogurt and allbran with nuts. Hard boiled eggs wrapped in a wholewheat or carbmaster whole wheat tortilla.
I bet you'll see a big positive difference!
More food. One of the sports nutritionists DH works with gave him a pamphlet about when/what to eat regarding what type of event you have.
For general workouts, the guidelines are -
* Consume a carb rich snack or meal before exercise to top-off muscle stores. With pre-competition jitters, liquid meal replacements may be a better choice than whole foods.
* Include small amounts of protein in your pre-exercise meals. Protein helps build and repair muscle tissue. Adequate protein pre-exercise may also reduce post-exercise muscle soreness
* Choose pre-exercise foods that are low in fat and fiber to ensure optimal digestion
For example -
3 to 4 hours before exercise eat:
* PB and honey on toast + instant breakfast drink
* Fruit & yogurt smoothie + low-fat granola
* Oatmeal w/ brown sugar & almonds + skim milk + banana
* Lean meat on bun w/ lettuce & tomato + side salad + yogurt-fruit parfait
* Turkey & swiss + fruit + sports drink
30 to 60 MINUTES before exercise eat:
* sports drink or water
* sports gel, sport beans, or sports bar
* piece of fruit of jam sandwich
It sounds like you didn't eat enough at all. I've noticed when I don't, I get post-workout jitters.
3-4 hours before exercise -
Listen to your body! There are days when it needs more than regular. As someone mentioned ?hungry days?. Don?t force yourself more than energy level.