Runners World Magazine recently published an article about the eating habits of 35 runners. The runner were asked to keep a food journal for a week, yes only one week. What the runners found were their bad habits!
Here are 5 of the 10 bad habits.
1. The Night Feeder. (sound familiar)
You eat little all day and gorge at night. Well this is just a poor eating plan for the day. This creates out of whack calorie and nutrient consumption. This will really affect you if you run or workout in the morning. You just don't get refueled for your next run. Proper recovery depends on breakfast and lunch the next day.
2. The Sports-bar Junkie.
You eat so many bars that your food groups are no longer carbs, fat and protein but the last bar you ate.
If you sacrifice whole food you lose out on many nutrients you need during the day. Fiber, carotenoids and phytochemicals are found in fruits, whole grains and vegetables and not getting enough of these could lead to issues.
3. The Train-Hard-Party-Harder Personality
You binge drink as a reward for a good race.
According to a study in Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise serious recreational runners drink alcohol more than sedentary counterparts. Yikes!
Many studies indicate one to two drinks carry some health benefit but more than two, not so much.
How about starting with water before that beer.
4. The Fat Phobe
Some runners believe fat will make you fat.
Lots of studies determine fat is your friend. Good fats aid with hormone production, assist digestion, aid in vitamin absorption and regulate metabolism to name a few.
So a little olive oil on a salad or an avocado never hurt anyone.
5. Running on Empty
Some people believe that running on and empty stomach mack you feel lean and mean. Grrrr
Studies show that a pre-run meal improves performance and energy levels. You don't need a huge meal to have the benefits.
I usually eat a meal two hours prior to my workout. I use a GU, Honey Stinger or Hammer Gel pack about 15 minutes prior to my run or ride (90-120 Kcal)
Habits 6-9 Tomorrow.
Before beginning any exercise or nutritional program you should consult a medical doctor (MD).
Here are 5 of the 10 bad habits.
1. The Night Feeder. (sound familiar)
You eat little all day and gorge at night. Well this is just a poor eating plan for the day. This creates out of whack calorie and nutrient consumption. This will really affect you if you run or workout in the morning. You just don't get refueled for your next run. Proper recovery depends on breakfast and lunch the next day.
2. The Sports-bar Junkie.
You eat so many bars that your food groups are no longer carbs, fat and protein but the last bar you ate.
If you sacrifice whole food you lose out on many nutrients you need during the day. Fiber, carotenoids and phytochemicals are found in fruits, whole grains and vegetables and not getting enough of these could lead to issues.
3. The Train-Hard-Party-Harder Personality
You binge drink as a reward for a good race.
According to a study in Medicine & Science in Sport & Exercise serious recreational runners drink alcohol more than sedentary counterparts. Yikes!
Many studies indicate one to two drinks carry some health benefit but more than two, not so much.
How about starting with water before that beer.
4. The Fat Phobe
Some runners believe fat will make you fat.
Lots of studies determine fat is your friend. Good fats aid with hormone production, assist digestion, aid in vitamin absorption and regulate metabolism to name a few.
So a little olive oil on a salad or an avocado never hurt anyone.
5. Running on Empty
Some people believe that running on and empty stomach mack you feel lean and mean. Grrrr
Studies show that a pre-run meal improves performance and energy levels. You don't need a huge meal to have the benefits.
I usually eat a meal two hours prior to my workout. I use a GU, Honey Stinger or Hammer Gel pack about 15 minutes prior to my run or ride (90-120 Kcal)
Habits 6-9 Tomorrow.
Before beginning any exercise or nutritional program you should consult a medical doctor (MD).
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