{"id":1911,"date":"2011-03-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-eating-to-fuel-your-workouts\/"},"modified":"2011-03-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-03-29T00:00:00","slug":"fitness-eating-to-fuel-your-workouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/fitness-eating-to-fuel-your-workouts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fuel Your Body for a Run When You're on a Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Tina Haupert<\/p>\n
In January, I ran my first marathon. Tackling 26.2 miles was a huge accomplishment for me and one that I will never forget, but I crossed the finish line 10 pounds heavier. Never in a million years did I think my body would change that way because of marathon training—I thought I'd lose weight!<\/p>\n
Since marathon day, I've worked to lose those extra pounds by watching my diet and sticking to my workout schedule. Like many novice marathoners, I overestimated the amount of calories I could consume during training, so I gained weight because I ate calories above and beyond what I was burning. I'm still training for races—four half-marathons are currently on my calendar—but I'm fueling my body with healthier foods. They'll give me energy for my training but not show up on the scale so easily!<\/p>\n When training for a half-marathon, I always schedule one long run into my weekly workouts. My long runs usually keep me out on the course for more than an hour, so I need to make sure that I consume quality energy before, during, and after.<\/p>\n I eat a meal about two to three hours before heading out on my long runs. My go-to meal is some sort of whole-grain carbohydrate, such as a whole-wheat English muffin or a couple of pieces of bread, which give me plenty of energy to get through the first part of my run, and then I add a thick layer of peanut butter<\/a> and banana slices on top. I used to choose foods based on their calorie count instead of reaching for satisfying options that give me energy. This will not work for long-distance running. When my breakfast includes a healthy mix of carbohydrates, lean protein, and a little bit of fat, I perform better on my runs than when it doesn't include those components.<\/p>\n