This morning following a fasting day I knew I couldn't wait a long time before going for a planned morning run, and when I saw rain was predicted by TWC within 30 minutes, I took off around 6:45. The first couple of miles were tough. I was going to work intervals into the run, but that plan quickly passed when it took all my strength just to go for an aerobic run.
The most crazy thing happened after a few miles. I noticed I was feeling pretty good. I had been lost in thought (in the runner's zone) and when I came to around Jefferson Middle School, the run felt a lot better than when I first began. It is amazing what the body can do. Something activated in my body to make running a whole lot better, and I'm very thankful for whatever happened!
I focused on having a breakfast following the run with low Glycemic load foods. Beans, milk, oats (medium Glycemic load), nuts and nut butters, and lots of veggies. The ripe banana I had is a notable exception with a high Glycemic load. I definitely feel more satisfied through the morning, and am not eating everything in the house like I do following a run normally.
Trina and I still like the alternate-day diet a great deal. It fits our lifestyle well, and it is meeting our health goals so far. Fasting is definitely tough, and the discipline it requires appeals to me. Life should have hard times to help make me grateful for the good times.
I need to make a soup this afternoon. I will make a soup with some mackerel and lentils, and also a pure veggie soup, also. This will provide meals for the next several fasting days, and some feasting days since it tastes good!
The most crazy thing happened after a few miles. I noticed I was feeling pretty good. I had been lost in thought (in the runner's zone) and when I came to around Jefferson Middle School, the run felt a lot better than when I first began. It is amazing what the body can do. Something activated in my body to make running a whole lot better, and I'm very thankful for whatever happened!
I focused on having a breakfast following the run with low Glycemic load foods. Beans, milk, oats (medium Glycemic load), nuts and nut butters, and lots of veggies. The ripe banana I had is a notable exception with a high Glycemic load. I definitely feel more satisfied through the morning, and am not eating everything in the house like I do following a run normally.
Trina and I still like the alternate-day diet a great deal. It fits our lifestyle well, and it is meeting our health goals so far. Fasting is definitely tough, and the discipline it requires appeals to me. Life should have hard times to help make me grateful for the good times.
I need to make a soup this afternoon. I will make a soup with some mackerel and lentils, and also a pure veggie soup, also. This will provide meals for the next several fasting days, and some feasting days since it tastes good!
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