So what's going on with me this week? Geez, first a couple of days where I felt sick to my stomach on and off all day long (and no, before you ask, it's not possible!). Even this morning I wasn't feeling so hot, but went out for my run anyway. Since then, starved! I mean, not mentally hungry. My stomach is hungry!
Had cereal and banana for breakfast before my run. After my run, eggbeaters and another banana (forgot I ate the first one). Lunch, grilled turkey and cheese sandwich with swiss chard and a half cup of vanilla ice cream. Snack time, a nice juicy peach. 15 minutes ago, a pear, and I AM SERIOUSLY hungry! Trying a 24 ounce bottle of water now to hold me over.
So the question is when I'm hungry like this, what's going on? Is my body saying "okay, I feel better, now it's time to catch up"? And how do I handle it? Do I go for the fruit, which Weight Watchers says is no points, or is there something else I need, more protein perhaps?
I'm thinking it's the protein I need. I'm thinking my body is getting bombarded with carbs and what it really needs is protein and veggies, and honestly, I'm also not getting the veggies in like I normally do. So tonight we're having two side veggies AND a salad with dinner.
On Sunday after my long run, I made a smoothie that was just awesome, fresh peach and frozen mango with some peach yogurt and a little milk. I'm thinking of getting some protein powder to add to my smoothies after my runs. As long as I remember to count the points into my day, the smoothies are really helpful to me.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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