Comments on: Progressing as planned! http://www.triaswemight.com/blog/2009/02/progressing-as-planned/ At least one of us is crazy. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:23:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Amanda http://www.triaswemight.com/blog/2009/02/progressing-as-planned/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Amanda Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:04:38 +0000 http://www.triaswemight.com/blog/?p=136#comment-59 Hi Colin, your Dad told me about the site and I think what you guys are doing is pretty awesome, that said.....have you ever heard of the "The Abs Diet" ? It's a book with a misleading title. It's not really a diet at all just a healthier way to eat. I'm not a nutritionist or a serious athlete but I've found that this book has been a very useful guide for me (and all this exercise/nutrition stuff is kind of a hobby). Anyway, it suggests that you eat 6 times a day and the foods suggested are pretty healthy and you probably already eat some of the foods so it's super easy to follow. You're never hungry and you never get that sluggish tired feeling that may come if you restrict your calories too much. As far as how many calories you should consume, I'm clueless on that part. You have to find what works for you. I would suggest evaluating what you are taking in daily now and how active you are, then go from there. You have to know what isn't working for you before you can determine what will work. I run, weight train, and bike but I'm not sure about a good carb:protein:fat ratio. I've never looked that closely. Maybe something for me to research in the future........take care and keep on training :) Hi Colin, your Dad told me about the site and I think what you guys are doing is pretty awesome, that said…..have you ever heard of the “The Abs Diet” ? It’s a book with a misleading title. It’s not really a diet at all just a healthier way to eat. I’m not a nutritionist or a serious athlete but I’ve found that this book has been a very useful guide for me (and all this exercise/nutrition stuff is kind of a hobby). Anyway, it suggests that you eat 6 times a day and the foods suggested are pretty healthy and you probably already eat some of the foods so it’s super easy to follow. You’re never hungry and you never get that sluggish tired feeling that may come if you restrict your calories too much. As far as how many calories you should consume, I’m clueless on that part. You have to find what works for you. I would suggest evaluating what you are taking in daily now and how active you are, then go from there. You have to know what isn’t working for you before you can determine what will work. I run, weight train, and bike but I’m not sure about a good carb:protein:fat ratio. I’ve never looked that closely. Maybe something for me to research in the future……..take care and keep on training :)

]]> By: Colin http://www.triaswemight.com/blog/2009/02/progressing-as-planned/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Colin Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:19:19 +0000 http://www.triaswemight.com/blog/?p=136#comment-46 Those protein bars were great! It's hard to find one that has a good balance of taste and nutritional value like that—The most nutritious are usually the grainiest, chewiest, grossest ones. I usually do try to eat frequently, but I haven't been eating every two hours like that. I'll give it a shot. My day usually includes a good size breakfast, protein bars and bananas through the day, and a big dinner. I should probably eat more earlier in the day and less at dinner time, huh? Those protein bars were great! It’s hard to find one that has a good balance of taste and nutritional value like that—The most nutritious are usually the grainiest, chewiest, grossest ones.

I usually do try to eat frequently, but I haven’t been eating every two hours like that. I’ll give it a shot. My day usually includes a good size breakfast, protein bars and bananas through the day, and a big dinner. I should probably eat more earlier in the day and less at dinner time, huh?

]]> By: Mama http://www.triaswemight.com/blog/2009/02/progressing-as-planned/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Mama Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:40:39 +0000 http://www.triaswemight.com/blog/?p=136#comment-45 Did you like those protein bars that I sent? Your Dad seems to really like them. I don't know the specifics about your dietary needs, but I do know from hanging out at the club that most of the serious athletes seem to need to eat every 2 hours. They say that helps keep the engine burning. To do that and still lose weight, the calorie count needs to be fairly low. Maybe half a protein bar for 100 calories instead of eating the whole bar at once. I'll ask around and see if I can find you an expert on the nutrition part. Did you like those protein bars that I sent? Your Dad seems to really like them. I don’t know the specifics about your dietary needs, but I do know from hanging out at the club that most of the serious athletes seem to need to eat every 2 hours. They say that helps keep the engine burning. To do that and still lose weight, the calorie count needs to be fairly low. Maybe half a protein bar for 100 calories instead of eating the whole bar at once. I’ll ask around and see if I can find you an expert on the nutrition part.

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