training for race

[sarny]

hi everyone
this my 2nd time around for atkins, the difference this time is i now i am a runner doing half marathons rather then 1 hour runs, the first time around i lost a good 12 llb but was only running short distance, we all know atkins is based on no carbs and high protein but being a runner i need carbs for distance, i have tried very hard using this diet but i just dont seem to have the energy to do this, can anyone give anyone help with this,

[pagliaccia]

Re: training for race

I can't help you with the running part of your question, but I can tell you this: Atkins isn't "no carbs and high protein." It is a low carb, moderate protein, and high fat diet. What's in your daily menu?

[liv]

Re: training for race

no carbs?
Any ways try this link

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/exercise/58201-need-advice-posted-general-forum-well.html

[Elizellen]

Re: training for race

We have several members who run marathons on Atkins low carb without feeling the need to 'carb up'

One that springs to mind is ttdriver. Maybe you can find some of her posts in the exercise forum and see how she does it?

[ziggy]

Re: training for race

hey sarny i replied to your first post heres the link if you missed it

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/main-atkins-diet-forum/77883-am-i-training-too-much-atkins-1-hour-cardi-2-hour-weight-training.html

edit: oh i didnt look i guess i replied to your 2nd post and not your 1st in that link lol


also the atkins diet is not no carbs / high protein its super high fat , medium protein , super low carb

if your a body builder you could be super high fat , high protein , super low carb

anyways try and aim for a % like this 65% fat , 30% protein , 5% carbs
fitday.com can help you get that % remember it doesnt have to be spot on its just to aim for

eggs are a good choice they are 61% fat

and remember when you first start atkins you will get the induction flu but also your muscles will feel weak for the first week or so

during the week your body will produce more insulin receptors on your muscles and your muscles will become insulin sensitive and by then your muscles will feel strong again

so really if you got a marathon in a few months you gotta get on the atkins diet asap i think its best to be on the diet for a good 6 weeks first to fully adapt and so to be good and ready for a marathon

remember to eat lots of fat and drink lots of water too

[sham]

Re: training for race

Cant be much of an help but protein shakes (low carb ones) give energy the ones you can buy from the gym? wont they help you to keep going for training?

[sarny]

Re: training for race

cheers for that info,

[sarny]

Re: training for race

thanks everyone,
another which has nothing to do with original question, i havev desined a ticker from ticker.com but i can't seem to get picture onto my signature, as you can se i have downloaded the page but can't convert it to picure, please help am getting very frustrated

[liv]

Re: training for race

Looks like it is working Sarny

[sarny]

Re: training for race

hi liv
yeah i managed to sort it just after posting the thread,