tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431778619067747592.post412398905828041785..comments2023-10-11T08:43:20.167-07:00Comments on Find your Fire Within : Food FitsAngehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08995273661750568377noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431778619067747592.post-21872933786025975992008-03-05T04:46:00.000-08:002008-03-05T04:46:00.000-08:00Sounds like your diet is fine as far as the types ...Sounds like your diet is fine as far as the types of foods you generally eat. And you are right, it often isn't really about the "cheating" now and then when it comes to what we see on the scale. But weight is a function of more than the food we eat. Things like when we eat (the timing of meals), how much rest we get, or how much water we drink -- just to name a few things can also affect what we weigh. In some situations the culprit can actually be too few calories for the training load put on your body. <BR/><BR/>Another thing few people consider is just looking more at their body composition and trying to adjust that versus how much food they are eating. As triathletes, we often forget to address and work on developing lean body mass by building functional strength. We tend to focus more specifically on endurance which can actually adversely affect muscle mass over time. <BR/><BR/>Finally, if all other things are being addressed properly, more subtle things can be hindering the loss of the last few pounds like food allergies or food sensitivity, acid levels in the body and digestive efficiency. Unfortunately none of us was born with an owner's manual which can make figuring out what to give our bodies to get the results we want a time consuming and frustrating process. You may consider keeping a food log and noting more how you feel after eating certain foods emotionally or physically. Try replacing any food that makes you feel sluggish or down with something else providing similar nutritional value. Sometimes getting rid of one food that your body doesn't process well can do wonders. Good luck.acehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700457140778271786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431778619067747592.post-34338012281906621162008-03-04T03:03:00.000-08:002008-03-04T03:03:00.000-08:00Angela you are doing a lot of the right things. Em...Angela you are doing a lot of the right things. Email me your daily diet and I will tweak it so that you are using the right fuels at the right time to keep up those great workouts and burn a little more fat. You are doing great with everything!!! congrats on the new bike purchase.Marni Sumbal, MS, RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02715389277106475712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431778619067747592.post-37477564257761983302008-03-01T10:56:00.000-08:002008-03-01T10:56:00.000-08:00I hear ya! I bet it will all slide off at once. ...I hear ya! <BR/>I bet it will all slide off at once. :)<BR/>I only get on the scale once a week--and I try to do it at the same time of day, before a workout each time. There are so many variables with weight: water retention, hormonal fluctuations, dehydration etc. The scale can and does lie! It helps to only get on once a week because it helps curb the irritation with "lack of progress". <BR/>You are so strong and so fast. <BR/>You don't want to hurt your training or recovery by eating any less than you are right now!GetBackJoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971771566518642672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2431778619067747592.post-18815952787754288552008-03-01T07:29:00.000-08:002008-03-01T07:29:00.000-08:00Blaming the scale works for me! Sounds like you're...Blaming the scale works for me! <BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're doing everything right :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com