I love a bit of DOMS and so Joey’s post yesterday was just a good excuse to go hard at something new. The two of us were back at Acumotum for a TRX+ class today and I have no doubt that I will be feeling the effects of this class in the form of DOMS tomorrow.
I have also been back in the pool twice this week. The first session hurt like hell. My lats were screaming and I was struggling. Amazing how quickly the body gets back into the swing of things though. By the second session I was feeling better already. Looking forward to getting that consistency happening in the water.
To throw a spanner in the works, today came the announcement of Ironman Melbourne to be held in March next year. Amazing! An Ironman at home with friends and family there to support. WOW I get emotional just thinking about it. Would be great to do another Ironman with my hubby too (well at least start together). This would mean stepping up the training significantly for me, especially when it comes to the bike. Oh it is tempting but I’ll have to think about all the logistics before making a firm decision. Right now I’m a “maybe”.
So it appears the training is going well but to complete the picture I think it’s time to take a closer look at nutrition. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – ‘You can’t out train a shitty diet’. So over the next few weeks I’m going to be posting a few nutrition challenges or tasks to go alongside the training.
Nutrition challenge #1: Portion sizes
Your diet could be made up of the healthiest, most nutritious food available. It may follow all the correct principles such as low in fat and sugar, high in fibre, low glycemic index BUT if you are simply eating too much well the end result will be weight gain and the outcome of that is obviously NOT healthy.
Over the next week be especially mindful of your serving sizes. Consider how hungry you really are before automatically serving up a ‘usual’ bowl or plate full of food. Most people will eat all of what is put in front of them, so if you are trying to lose weight, well putting less onto your plate could be a good starting point. Add plenty of fresh veggies either in the form of a salad or cooked to add bulk and interest to your meals.
Eating small amounts regularly is another tool to keep hunger at bay and prevent you from overeating when you do sit down to a meal. Snack on foods that contain a little protein and good fats to add to your satisfaction levels. A dollop of natural yoghurt with a sprinkle of nuts, seeds and fruits is a great example.
All of this comes down to mindful eating as opposed to eating without thinking. Sit down to enjoy a meal without the distraction of TV, phones or work. Think about what you are putting into your mouth and how much you really need. You may find it to be an interesting exercise…
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