Chrisgordillo Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Could I perhaps maybe eat sweet potatoes pre workout even if it's not a over an hour workout? I had half of a huge sweet potatoe as part of my dinner tonight and I'm feeling better. Or should I stick with fat plus protein pre and lean protein and starch post? Also it's ok if I have a sweet potato for lunch and dinner right? I'm 6ft 40y 210lb male that's really active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted May 8, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 8, 2014 It is bad to put the bulk/fiber of sweet potato in your stomach before a workout. Stay with a little protein and fat. It is okay to eat sweet potato twice per day, but remember that variety is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Plantains! I swear by plantains. Edit: For variety, I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted May 8, 2014 Moderators Share Posted May 8, 2014 Whatever you do, don't eat carbs before your workout, that'll keep your body dependent on using sugar for fuel. You want to change to fat as fuel, believe me. Snarf those carbs (and some lean protein) after your workout. If you're having low energy, you probably need to give your body some time to adapt to its new fuel source. Don't fight this, take it easy for a few days while it happens. It took me about 10 days if I recall. Roasted beets are good option for a carby veggie. Peel, cube, toss with melted coconut oil, a squeeze of orange juice, a sprinkle of kosher salt and roast at 425 for 25 min or so (depending on the size of your cubes). Also, Melissa Joulwan's Velvety Butternut Squash from her cookbook Well Fed gets made and devoured every week in our house. It is so delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgordillo Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Ok. Thx guys! I wonder why it takes so long and it's seems complicated but I'll keep going. Maybe for a whole 60. So no carbs before workout but plenty the rest of the day after morning workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Ok. Thx guys! I wonder why it takes so long and it's seems complicated but I'll keep going. Maybe for a whole 60. So no carbs before workout but plenty the rest of the day after morning workout. Chris, remember you were in week four before you realized you were relying too much on carbs and fruit, right? Have you transitioned to eating more protein and fat and vegetables yet? Until you do, and you've been at it for a while, you will not become fat adapted. Give this a chance to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisgordillo Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Ok. I'm trying. I eat plenty of fat and protein. I guess I'll work hard on to carbs before a workout but after and the rest of the day sweet potatoes are good right? Still can't say I'm fat adapted but I'm working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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