Weigh-in: Ups and downs
Posted on August 25th, 2008 by AndrewE
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Well, as I alluded to in a few earlier posts, I’ve had a bit of a struggle with my eating this week. Mind you, I haven’t gone totally off the rails, but I have eaten a bit too much to expect much of a loss this week. I’m just grateful that there is a loss to report (even if it is only a small one!) and not a gain. 
Although, if I keep this up I’m going to start gaining which is not really part of the plan.
I’m not sure why but I’ve just been really hungry all the time lately. Maybe it’s the increased running?
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Firstly is it hunger hunger, or an emotional void.
If it’s straightforward hunger then it probably is to do with the running. Just make sure you fill up on healthy, sustainable foods rather than junk.
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Maybe it’s the increased running?
That would make sense.
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Are you also measuring body composition (ie % of Body Fat, % of Muscle) ?
If not, you probably should be. You could be losing fat, but not losing weight, which is a desirable state of affairs. Especially with your increased running and strength work, your muscle mass is probably increasing. So, maybe lash out and buy some decent body composition scales ?
Andrew(AJH)s last blog post..An early morning run and an afternoon ride …
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My bodyfat% has decreased quite a bit lately.
And it’s not emotional eating. I’m just damn hungry!
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the increased running makes total sense to me as well—even as a nonlongdistance runner.
IN YOUR SHOES Id eat more protein/fat combo snacks!
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There has been some research showing the effects of exercise on hunger / appetite.
The study involved women only, but the gist of it was, the leaner & fitter the women were, the greater satiety effect they received from their exercise routine.
On an anecdotal level, I always see strange periodic peaks and valleys in my clients’ appetites.
Try and ride it out…sorry, not much help
Oh well, I am heading to the Canadian National Exhibition today (like a giant fall fair - rides, exhibits and lots and lots of food)
Let’s see if I can resist the tiny tom donuts, corn dogs, pizza, cotton candy, caramel corn, hot dogs, burgers, fudge….
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Andrew, you are doing great! I am going through one of those times right now, and I don’t have the running to blame the extra consumption on…. just life in general.
Keep up the good work, you will tweak everything and it will be a distant memory!
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I don’t run as much as you do of course, but I do notice that the day after my scheduled workouts are ‘hungry’ days for me. I recognize it for what it is and just try to make the healthier choices. Almonds work well for me - or peanut butter w/ sliced apple…fills me up quickly.
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I tend to get ravenous the day of a long run. Great accomplishments for you!
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the ups and downs are part of the struggle. You have made great progress and I am sure you will get back on it.
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I agree with your next post, I’m taking it one day at a time. I’ve also started to realize that my body does whatever I continually think about… if I say that I’m going to enjoy this cookie and I’m still going to look great, feel great… I do…but once I say oh that cookie is going to make my weight go up I make that happen too!
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For me: extra miles = extra food, and I must be honest, I have to be really careful I don’t go crazy with the extra food.
The day after a long run is my worst day - I find myself craving everything and anything.
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