Just curious if anyone else has experienced this. For the last several months, I've been running 4-5 times per week, up to 30 miles per week, in addition to weights (mostly Bootcamp a few times a week). I rarely took a day off. No surprise, my knees have been bothering me. Also, I craved more food, especially carbs. I ate enough so as not to feel hungry, but I still tried to eat cleanly. There was no change in weight or inches.
So a week ago, I decided to give my knees a break. I haven't run at all; I just walk my dog and do the Lotte Berk Method (so far, 4 days in a row). My appetite has decreased significantly and I feel less bloated. My abs are already looking more cut.
So how do you all keep your energy level up if you're working out so intensely? I know it's not a good idea to restrict food when working out hard, but somehow I must be overcompensating. But I don't see how I can possibly keep up my running and eat less at the same time. I'm already cutting out as much processed sugar as I can. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Elaine
So a week ago, I decided to give my knees a break. I haven't run at all; I just walk my dog and do the Lotte Berk Method (so far, 4 days in a row). My appetite has decreased significantly and I feel less bloated. My abs are already looking more cut.
So how do you all keep your energy level up if you're working out so intensely? I know it's not a good idea to restrict food when working out hard, but somehow I must be overcompensating. But I don't see how I can possibly keep up my running and eat less at the same time. I'm already cutting out as much processed sugar as I can. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Elaine