Hi again,
I thought I would split up my two posts today, to make it easier to navigate for those reading.
First thing: I went to play Ultimate last night (for those who don't know, it's sometimes described as "frisbee football", though it's not exactly. It's a combination of football, soccer, basketball and frisbee, rolled into a fantastic team sport. It's an INTENSE cardio workout -- two hours of sprinting/running/walking.)
Anyway... I'm obviously not in top physical condition right now, and carrying this extra weight makes a difference when I run -- season started 3 wks. ago (I play 3 nights a week) but I'm still very winded and can't play some of the positions where more hard running is required. That said, I can kick it up a notch when I need to. BUT, last night, I could NOT DO IT. I had NO extra energy -- the best I could muster was a slow run at times. I tried to sprint to catch up with the disc, but my legs simply would not go any faster.
What's going on!?!? Is this a normal by-product of week-one? I'm eating lots of protein and a moderate amt of veggies/beans. My mental energy is right up there, it's fine. But physically, I had absolutely no gas in the tank.
Thoughts??
ALSO!
Don't know if this is available in the US, or if it's in the realm of "Frankenfood", but
Knorr has come out with a new line called
"Carb Options". They have about 10 products, including a low-carb, low-sugar Italian dressing, Teriyaki glaze, bbq sauce, spaghetti sauce... and more. I was warned about the presence of sorbitol and/or malitol but there is NONE! It's all "real" products, and sweetened with Splenda wherever necessary. I'm SO thrilled. It just makes life easier, for someone who has precious little time to prepare her food! (Does a little dance of joy...)
Once I dip into the sauces -- going to try the bbq tonight -- I'll let you know about the taste.