Hi all,
I'm new to 3FC, joined about 2 weeks ago and have been following the Insulin Resistance Diet (it's a book, look it up on amazon if you're interested). Basically, carbs are moderated and always linked and balanced with protein. So a meal has no more than 30 g carbs and 14 g protein, and a snack has half of that (15 g carb, 7 g protein). It's working pretty well and seems sustainable and I've lost five pounds (
) but there is one thing I need to trouble shoot.
I have been a runner for about three years, not super consistent or hard-core, but I've completed several 5ks and a 4 mile race. I'd say my average pace is like a twelve minute mile. Also, I live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, so also navigating hills. I've also been known to treadmill it when weather isn't good.
Anyway, I enjoy running but since I've gone out on my new eating plan I feel like my gas tank is on empty! Today I did a 5k (not a race, just a workout) and my time was miserable. I know carbs provide energy for workouts. So how do folks who try to keep carbs down fuel their workouts? Should I plan to consume extra carbs before a workout (like a banana, or something)? I don't want to overdo and slow my weight loss, but I definitely am not going to be able to keep up my running at this rate. Any suggestions? Thanks everybody!