tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post5007298238931785827..comments2023-09-29T09:33:21.368-06:00Comments on Runaway Bridal Planner: How to Gain Weight While Being a RunnerRunaway Bridal Plannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-79353804349093535742015-06-03T08:07:21.949-06:002015-06-03T08:07:21.949-06:00Great topic! I agree that many runners fall into t...Great topic! I agree that many runners fall into the trap of eating too many gels, bars, drinks, etc. I personally try to limit that type of thing to before a longer speed workout or during a long run 12+ miles. I do think it's important to get in calories after a tough workout session but think it can be done with real food like a peanut butter sandwich or chocolate milk. For me, at least, if I eat real food, I tend to feel more satisfied and less likely to overeat during my next meal!<br /><br />I loved your airport example, I also would have opted for the McMuffin and hashbrowns ;)<br /><br />mkerungirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812791981052391228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-34062577238778060812015-06-01T16:03:09.920-06:002015-06-01T16:03:09.920-06:00I've definitely gained weight while running a ...I've definitely gained weight while running a lot of miles before. I can't remember if it was last summer, or the summer before, but I could feel the jiggle to the wiggle so to speak haha. Now, I don't think it was extremely noticeable to anyone, but I definitely felt the difference in just the way my running shorts were fitting me and some of my tighter tanks. So it's for sure true that you have to be careful what you eat not only for weight reasons, but for overall health and performance. For me, I love to treat myself a little more than the usual the day of a race, but then it's back to healthy eating the next day. It's just become the norm now, but you really do have to make a conscious effort to not want to indulge after ever single run at first for sure! The weird thing is, I will have just as big of an appetite when I'm taking time off as when I'm running haha that wasn't so good for that three months running hiatus a few years ago when my diet was pretty terrible ;) Loved this! You put it in such a kind way too :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06444849646326282249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-81334611736889070202015-05-31T20:20:30.431-06:002015-05-31T20:20:30.431-06:00I am guilty of running and then getting a treat af...I am guilty of running and then getting a treat afterwards especially after long runs, but luckily I haven't gained a considerably amount of weight. It fluctuates but stays about the same. The running/exercise helps but it is important to watch what you eat. runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-53437472352201091052015-05-31T19:51:41.873-06:002015-05-31T19:51:41.873-06:00Mine goes weird after a marathon, I seriously can&...Mine goes weird after a marathon, I seriously can't usually eat for hours after like my body shuts that part of my system down. Of course in training it's the opposite and I get hungry LOLRunaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-63225867276931651452015-05-31T19:50:47.380-06:002015-05-31T19:50:47.380-06:00I know, I can workout and run no problems, but foo...I know, I can workout and run no problems, but food is not as easy for me. It really is a 50/50 thing when it comes to eating and workouts and weightlossRunaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-78995151540734957942015-05-31T19:49:51.971-06:002015-05-31T19:49:51.971-06:00Ya, some energy bars, really need to be banned fro...Ya, some energy bars, really need to be banned from marketed as fitness products because like you said, they are just candy bars! <br />You're also right on whole foods, that is really a big key in weight loss and control!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-67046532349795553062015-05-31T19:48:43.789-06:002015-05-31T19:48:43.789-06:00When I first started running marathons, and I was ...When I first started running marathons, and I was much smaller back then. I used to joke that I would gain 10 pounds right after I ran a marathon, then it would take me a year to get it back off in time to gain another 10 the next marathon. <br />I learned I had to watch it, especially when I started running more than one a year, LOL<br />But your'e right, some bodies do that, it can be really frustrating!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-88400051712720487842015-05-31T19:47:16.824-06:002015-05-31T19:47:16.824-06:00Some people don't have to worry about it, they...Some people don't have to worry about it, they have genetics in their favor:) You're probably lucky that way, or you just eat really well.<br />I'm the opposite, I really have to watch it close.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-47370369794312476062015-05-31T19:46:26.820-06:002015-05-31T19:46:26.820-06:00At some points I think I gain a pound if I just lo...At some points I think I gain a pound if I just look at a Pepsi LOL So I know what you mean!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-8747126060975813882015-05-31T19:45:40.896-06:002015-05-31T19:45:40.896-06:00I need to be more aware myself, as it runs in my o...I need to be more aware myself, as it runs in my own as well. I am really great at being active, but I do need to remind myself to watch what I eat, I am far from perfect or anything close on that front:)Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-19882473842302002412015-05-31T19:44:33.595-06:002015-05-31T19:44:33.595-06:00Ya, eating within 20-30 minutes after a run does a...Ya, eating within 20-30 minutes after a run does a lot for you, it even helps with muscle recovery and I have heard because it stops your body from going into fat saving mode, it helps with proper weightloss too.Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-91257246179669161062015-05-31T19:43:24.125-06:002015-05-31T19:43:24.125-06:00Thank you! Oh I have seen that too, whats funny i...Thank you! Oh I have seen that too, whats funny is I see it far more in the shorter distance races than the longer ones. Not sure if that is just because longer the race, more tired and not in the mood to pig out... But ya some get a little crazy with it.<br />I wish I had your trouble, I have the reverse one. I can run many many miles and pretty much look at food and gain a pound, LOL<br />But you're right, we all have something!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-2286211940819047442015-05-30T17:12:41.511-06:002015-05-30T17:12:41.511-06:00Yes. Or sometimes I'm just the opposite. ANd...Yes. Or sometimes I'm just the opposite. ANd I'm not rungry, but I know I need to eat. My metabolism is strange sometimes. ;-D Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997485869965347851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-48549251668701188062015-05-29T10:37:51.419-06:002015-05-29T10:37:51.419-06:00So true...always rungry! It took me a few years of...So true...always rungry! It took me a few years of running to see that running alone will not get me in the best shape ever! It really does matter what foods go in, even if we are putting in lots of miles!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575202302378690289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-25663955344904884782015-05-29T06:05:24.918-06:002015-05-29T06:05:24.918-06:00We do get hungrier when we work out a lot. I haven...We do get hungrier when we work out a lot. I haven't really ever lost or gained a significant amount of weight while training but I do notice changes in my legs and muscles. You are right some energy bars are just candy bars. Eating whole foods when possible is always healthier IMODeborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-50617057664029370292015-05-29T05:04:41.693-06:002015-05-29T05:04:41.693-06:00This is a great post. I always gain about 10 poun...This is a great post. I always gain about 10 pounds during marathon training but with that said, I don't over eat or use it as an excuse to eat. I saw a nutritionist during my entire training and he insists that some poeples bodies go into stress mode during training and hold onto glycogen stores despite eating the appropriate calories and healthy foods. I'm one of those and it's really frustrating!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-68824033876420796632015-05-28T19:18:30.204-06:002015-05-28T19:18:30.204-06:00I am probably one of the few who doesn't ever ...I am probably one of the few who doesn't ever weigh myself. I weighed myself the other day while I was at Physical Therapy only because I was bored while I was waiting around for the PT to come back over to me. I was a little surprised at the number, but then again the last time I stepped on the scale was years ago so really why would I expect to have weight the same. I am hoping that I gained some muscle in those years. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-7282448631978404762015-05-28T17:14:40.518-06:002015-05-28T17:14:40.518-06:00I gain weight training, not training, any day, any...I gain weight training, not training, any day, any hour of the week :)Rebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-86868039060876727602015-05-28T07:30:16.253-06:002015-05-28T07:30:16.253-06:00I dropped weight initially and kept it off a good ...I dropped weight initially and kept it off a good while. A few pounds have snuck back up on me recently. I think it's my late night snacking. I try not to worry too much about it. Thankfully, I've never had to do very much battle in this area. But, obesity runs in my family, so I have to stay aware. My sister lost a lot of weight in her early 20's and has kept it off all these years. She has worked very hard.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-48548111959203520302015-05-28T06:26:07.402-06:002015-05-28T06:26:07.402-06:00I dropped weight training for my first half, and w...I dropped weight training for my first half, and when that showed up at the doctor's office (I don't have a scale at home) I thought Sh!t, I need that back!!! Right now I'm eating Luna Bars as either my pre-workout snack during the week, or post-run snack on the weekends. Jeff Galloway said if you eat something around 200 calories within 30 minutes after a long run, you're less prone to overeating junk.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382696142548095604.post-32870386532340814272015-05-28T03:47:33.599-06:002015-05-28T03:47:33.599-06:00This is a fabulous post. I have watched runners g...This is a fabulous post. I have watched runners go crazy with sweets, treats and post race meals after as little as a 5k (pancake house breakfast) and chuckled. It is crazy to think a little running gives you a free pass to indulge in all sorts of food and beverages. I am one of the lucky ones who has trouble keeping their weight on during marathon training, but I also do not eat or drink tons of junk. Ice cream in my big downfall and I certainly have other issues besides weight like osteoporosis and bunions.....we all have something! Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.com