~Elsie
Cathlete
Very interesting to hear what everyone is thinking & sharing on this. I personally feel people ought to eat or not eat or eat when it suits them and their bodies' changing needs. At least that is what has always worked for me. Rather than have everything entirely planned out and what you read you need to consume or not consume, after you've worked out (and you will feel differently depending on the type and/or intensity of the workout), take 6 or 7 minutes, sit or lie and let yourself actually feel what you may be needing. Become more in tune with what you body is telling you to feed it. Then you will know for next time and can plan a bit in advance. The further along you get to your personal goals of training, I'm sure your body will tell you something else. It isn't exactly scientific, but if you are an intuitive person, I feel it's smart. It works.
Since trying to do this, I've learned that I absolutely do need protein powder after a moderate or heavy weight workout (I use pumpkin or a fermented grain). Before ANY workout my body needs nutrient dense starch/grains. That is how I am. You might feel differently. Your needs may be different. I've also learned that I shouldn't do metabolic workouts while pmsing cause when I am pmsing, my calorie needs are much higher anyway (and I do not believe in limiting my amount of food when my body calls for it) and if I do metabolic workouts, I feel very hungry and underfed no matter how nutritiously I eat. I am working on this. lol.
I've been an ovo-vegetarian for 14 years and by actively listening to my body, I've never felt like I go without anything. I also feel better doing seasonal eating. For example I cannot eat cold salads in winter. Yuck. lol.
Since trying to do this, I've learned that I absolutely do need protein powder after a moderate or heavy weight workout (I use pumpkin or a fermented grain). Before ANY workout my body needs nutrient dense starch/grains. That is how I am. You might feel differently. Your needs may be different. I've also learned that I shouldn't do metabolic workouts while pmsing cause when I am pmsing, my calorie needs are much higher anyway (and I do not believe in limiting my amount of food when my body calls for it) and if I do metabolic workouts, I feel very hungry and underfed no matter how nutritiously I eat. I am working on this. lol.
I've been an ovo-vegetarian for 14 years and by actively listening to my body, I've never felt like I go without anything. I also feel better doing seasonal eating. For example I cannot eat cold salads in winter. Yuck. lol.
