The runger..oh the runger!

[tuggyruns]

Save me from myself. I just ate 4 slices of pizza...wth?! Oh well back on track tomorrow!

Any tips for controlling this runger, clearly I have no self control, lol!

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[sadlebred]

No advice. Enjoy the pizza! I'm so sick of being sick and eating soup!

[clseale]

Eat healthy, eat often , take snacks EVERYWHERE! It hit me hard today. The day after long runs are always the worst.

[runblondie26]

Mmmm, pizza.

Runger is tough. The only thing I'm learning is even worse is exclusively breast feeding and training for a race. It's like a gnawing, 24/7 hunger pang.

The increased wiggle room with your diet is a nice payoff for all the miles though, right? Enjoy it!

[hannahb]

I always find the day after a long run is the worst. If I force myself to eat some protein after a long run I think it's not as bad but I really have to force it down. I'm usually not hungry at all after running long

[clseale]

Jan 7, 2014 8:27:01 GMT -5 hannahb said:

I always find the day after a long run is the worst. If I force myself to eat some protein after a long run I think it's not as bad but I really have to force it down. I'm usually not hungry at all after running long

This is how I am. I usually make myself chug some chocolate milk, but then the rest of the day, I eat normal, or sometimes even less than I would usually eat. Of course that results in a HUGE calorie deficit, so the next day, if food is around, and it's not actively going into someone else's mouth, it's MINE. 

[secretlyevil]

I hope more tips are posted. This is part of my ultimate struggle, balancing the extensive exercise with eating properly and losing weight. I get the runger all the time which turns into hangries.

[tuggyruns]

Jan 6, 2014 22:10:12 GMT -5 clseale said:

Eat healthy, eat often , take snacks EVERYWHERE! It hit me hard today. The day after long runs are always the worst.

What snacks do you carry on the reg? 

[tuggyruns]

Jan 7, 2014 8:27:01 GMT -5 hannahb said:

I always find the day after a long run is the worst. If I force myself to eat some protein after a long run I think it's not as bad but I really have to force it down. I'm usually not hungry at all after running long

This. I'm usually fine up to 13 mi. long runs or 30 mi a week. When I tip that scale, runger starts to creep. I ALWAYS force down some chocolate milk after runs, long or short. It's like a ritual  

[tuggyruns]

Jan 7, 2014 8:52:13 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

I hope more tips are posted. This is part of my ultimate struggle, balancing the extensive exercise with eating properly and losing weight. I get the runger all the time which turns into hangries.

The hangries. Yes. That too!

[clseale]

Jan 7, 2014 9:41:04 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Jan 6, 2014 22:10:12 GMT -5 clseale said:

Eat healthy, eat often , take snacks EVERYWHERE! It hit me hard today. The day after long runs are always the worst.

What snacks do you carry on the reg? 

I always have granola bars (I love the Kashi pumpkin flaxseed spice) and string cheese handy to toss in my purse. (Obviously I have to eat the string cheese fairly quickly.) I also always have fruit on hand. I pack a bag to take to work, and I keep my shelf in the kitchen stocked. Peppers & hummus, greek yogurt, there are these bakes snap pea things I really like, nuts, etc. At 9:30 this morning, I just ate a small bowl of leftover turkey chili...I may use the word "snack" a bit too loosely. LOL. 

[tuggyruns]

Jan 7, 2014 9:50:29 GMT -5 clseale said:

Jan 7, 2014 9:41:04 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

What snacks do you carry on the reg? 

I always have granola bars (I love the Kashi pumpkin flaxseed spice) and string cheese handy to toss in my purse. (Obviously I have to eat the string cheese fairly quickly.) I also always have fruit on hand. I pack a bag to take to work, and I keep my shelf in the kitchen stocked. Peppers & hummus, greek yogurt, there are these bakes snap pea things I really like, nuts, etc. At 9:30 this morning, I just ate a small bowl of leftover turkey chili...I may use the word "snack" a bit too loosely. LOL. 

MMMM I am making turkey chili tonight- now I am way pumped about this! 

[skwcm80]

Jan 6, 2014 22:14:25 GMT -5 runblondie26 said:

Mmmm, pizza.

Runger is tough. The only thing I'm learning is even worse is exclusively breast feeding and training for a race. It's like a gnawing, 24/7 hunger pang.

The increased wiggle room with your diet is a nice payoff for all the miles though, right? Enjoy it!

OMG! BF and running is the worst. I'm trying to wean ds because I don't think I can train for another half while nursing without putting on some serious weight. 

[secretlyevil]

So the consensus is just to eat several small meals throughout the day, like six to eight?

[secretlyevil]

Let me ask this - are any of you trying to lose weight/inches or are you all just sort of maintaining? I need to lose some weight...

ETA: Nevermind, I don't want to thread jack.

[tuggyruns]

Jan 7, 2014 11:21:05 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Let me ask this - are any of you trying to lose weight/inches or are you all just sort of maintaining? I need to lose some weight...

ETA: Nevermind, I don't want to thread jack.

No, no, ask away! 

I am trying to loose a few pounds, but from what I usually hear, it's not the smartest/easiest thing to do during half/marathon training although I have done it successfully several times. 

[secretlyevil]

I guess I just need to get my eating under control in general. Blah.

[clseale]

Jan 7, 2014 11:21:05 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Let me ask this - are any of you trying to lose weight/inches or are you all just sort of maintaining? I need to lose some weight...

ETA: Nevermind, I don't want to thread jack.

My intention is usually just to maintain when marathon training. The thing is, if I make sure it's healthy stuff 99% of the time, I'll still lose weight. It's almost impossible to consume as much as I'm burning during peak marathon training. I usually eat 6-7 times a day, in smaller servings, and that keeps me from getting too ravenous. 

Of course when I say "lose weight" it's minimal. I typically sit at two pounds above what I think is close to my optimal racing weight. During training, I'll usually get down to that weight. I also have a BMI of 20, so my body doesn't typically see big losses very easily. 2 lbs is a decent loss. Others might see more, but it's hard to have a big deficit and still have the energy you need to perform your best, IMO. 

[secretlyevil]

Jan 7, 2014 14:06:01 GMT -5 clseale said:

Jan 7, 2014 11:21:05 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Let me ask this - are any of you trying to lose weight/inches or are you all just sort of maintaining? I need to lose some weight...

ETA: Nevermind, I don't want to thread jack.

My intention is usually just to maintain when marathon training. The thing is, if I make sure it's healthy stuff 99% of the time, I'll still lose weight. It's almost impossible to consume as much as I'm burning during peak marathon training. I usually eat 6-7 times a day, in smaller servings, and that keeps me from getting too ravenous. 

Of course when I say "lose weight" it's minimal. I typically sit at two pounds above what I think is close to my optimal racing weight. During training, I'll usually get down to that weight. I also have a BMI of 20, so my body doesn't typically see big losses very easily. 2 lbs is a decent loss. Others might see more, but it's hard to have a big deficit and still have the energy you need to perform your best, IMO. 

That is very true and what's so frustrating. Hard to find the balance, at least for me.

[pag41989]

My long runs on Saturday are so hard! I want to eat everything about 3 hours after I am done. I find though if I drink a lot of water afterwards and eat a couple bananas along with a clif bar my hunger is much easier to manage until lunch time. I have been meaning to start drinking chocolate milk but we never seem to have any around because my daughter drinks all the milk by the weekend lol.

[cransplash]

I don't mean to thread jack, but is there a benefit to drinking chocolate milk after runs?

[lasagnasshole]

Jan 7, 2014 19:29:33 GMT -5 cransplash said:

I don't mean to thread jack, but is there a benefit to drinking chocolate milk after runs?

It's the ideal ratio of protein and carbs, according to some sources.

Also, it's fucking delicious.

[clseale]

Jan 7, 2014 22:41:43 GMT -5 lasagnasshole said:

Jan 7, 2014 19:29:33 GMT -5 cransplash said:

I don't mean to thread jack, but is there a benefit to drinking chocolate milk after runs?

It's the ideal ratio of protein and carbs, according to some sources.

Also, it's fucking delicious.

Haha. Yup, all of this, especially the last part. I don't always want to eat right away, but it's important for you to get some calories in fairly soon to aid recovery. I can get a quick 200 calories in with a good carb/protein/fat ratio, then go take a shower, relax , and eat something more substantial when I'm ready. 

ETA: I don't drink it after every run, but this cycle, I've been using it for 10+ milers. 

[pag41989]

Jan 7, 2014 22:41:43 GMT -5 lasagnasshole said:

Jan 7, 2014 19:29:33 GMT -5 cransplash said:

I don't mean to thread jack, but is there a benefit to drinking chocolate milk after runs?

It's the ideal ratio of protein and carbs, according to some sources.

Also, it's fucking delicious.

lol! I have got to get out of the mentality that clif bars and milk are super high in fat and therefore a no-no (My favorite clif bar is 8 WW points!). I have an 11 mile run this weekend and I am planning on a glass of chocolate milk afterwards. Question though: do you ladies drink whole milk, skim milk, reduced fat?

[clseale]

Jan 8, 2014 9:06:34 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Jan 7, 2014 22:52:39 GMT -5 clseale said:

Haha. Yup, all of this, especially the last part. I don't always want to eat right away, but it's important for you to get some calories in fairly soon to aid recovery. I can get a quick 200 calories in with a good carb/protein/fat ratio, then go take a shower, relax , and eat something more substantial when I'm ready. 

ETA: I don't drink it after every run, but this cycle, I've been using it for 10+ milers. 

I found that half of a clif bar or lunabar worked wonders as well (chocolate milk and I don't get along, at all).

Absolutely. There are endless amounts of things you can consume post workout. Sometimes I really don't want to eat anything. Like, I don't want to put something in my mouth to chew it. I could do a green smoothie, or a protein shake for that matter, but that requires me making something. Sometimes all I want to do is stretch & take a shower. Milk is my "I'm lazy & this is delicious" solution. If we're eating out after a long run, my go to is an egg sandwich. 

[gt7301b]

Jan 7, 2014 11:21:05 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Let me ask this - are any of you trying to lose weight/inches or are you all just sort of maintaining? I need to lose some weight...

ETA: Nevermind, I don't want to thread jack.

I can lose weight if I pay attention to what I eat during a half training cycle, but I found it was tough to lose while training for a full.  I think I can eat everything once I get into the double digit long run territory.

[lasagnasshole]

Jan 8, 2014 9:11:48 GMT -5 pag41989 said:

Jan 7, 2014 22:41:43 GMT -5 lasagnasshole said:

It's the ideal ratio of protein and carbs, according to some sources.

Also, it's fucking delicious.

lol! I have got to get out of the mentality that clif bars and milk are super high in fat and therefore a no-no (My favorite clif bar is 8 WW points!). I have an 11 mile run this weekend and I am planning on a glass of chocolate milk afterwards. Question though: do you ladies drink whole milk, skim milk, reduced fat?

So I've never done double digit miles, but for post-run chocolate milk, I never did skim. At least 2% (aka reduced fat...low fat is 1%, which isn't as tasty), and if it's a truly hard run/workout, I'll do whole because it will actually keep me really full.

ETA: I have no scientific justification for this.

[gt7301b]

Jan 8, 2014 9:11:48 GMT -5 pag41989 said:

Jan 7, 2014 22:41:43 GMT -5 lasagnasshole said:

It's the ideal ratio of protein and carbs, according to some sources.

Also, it's fucking delicious.

lol! I have got to get out of the mentality that clif bars and milk are super high in fat and therefore a no-no (My favorite clif bar is 8 WW points!). I have an 11 mile run this weekend and I am planning on a glass of chocolate milk afterwards. Question though: do you ladies drink whole milk, skim milk, reduced fat?

Fat isn't necissarily a bad thing.  I try and eat lots of "high quality" fatty foods, avocado, nuts, full fat cheese.  It keeps me full and helps my performance while training.  But to answer your question, we drink low-fat horizon chocolate milk in the small containers.

[lasagnasshole]

Jan 8, 2014 10:45:57 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Jan 8, 2014 9:11:48 GMT -5 pag41989 said:

lol! I have got to get out of the mentality that clif bars and milk are super high in fat and therefore a no-no (My favorite clif bar is 8 WW points!). I have an 11 mile run this weekend and I am planning on a glass of chocolate milk afterwards. Question though: do you ladies drink whole milk, skim milk, reduced fat?

Fat isn't necissarily a bad thing.  I try and eat lots of "high quality" fatty foods, avocado, nuts, full fat cheese.  It keeps me full and helps my performance while training.  But to answer your question, we drink low-fat horizon chocolate milk in the small containers.

That's like the least tasty of all the chocolate milks. Horizon sucks!

Let's not talk about how many kinds of chocolate milk I've tried to make this assessment.

[gt7301b]

Jan 8, 2014 10:53:33 GMT -5 lasagnasshole said:

Jan 8, 2014 10:45:57 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Fat isn't necissarily a bad thing.  I try and eat lots of "high quality" fatty foods, avocado, nuts, full fat cheese.  It keeps me full and helps my performance while training.  But to answer your question, we drink low-fat horizon chocolate milk in the small containers.

That's like the least tasty of all the chocolate milks. Horizon sucks!

Let's not talk about how many kinds of chocolate milk I've tried to make this assessment.

Lalalalala, I'm not listening, let me live in my bubble and be happy!!! I don't think I've tried any other chocolate milk as an adult, so this is all I know