MelissaBlack Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hi, I am on Day 9. Since Day 4 I have been pretty tired. My time on My WOD day four was double everyone else's in the gym. I literally had no energy and it was everything I had just to get through the workout. Day 4 was Thursday, I took Friday off and as of today am still not feeling enough energy to get back into the gym. I think I may need to add more sweet potato type carbs - the problem is I don't like sweet potatoes or beets. Is there anything I can eat to add in some more healthy carbs besides these and stay whole 30 compliant? So far my meals pretty much consist of protein, fat, and veggies. Have only had a little fruit here an there - not much to shake a stick at. Any suggestions are welcome - I am really ready to get back into the gym!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted August 13, 2012 Moderators Share Posted August 13, 2012 My guess is that you are not eating enough overall... it's a common problem. And carbs are useful to active people. Besides sweet potatoes you could eat any of the root vegetables - turnips, rutabagas, carrots, parsnips. And then there is yucca, butternut squash, pumpkin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rshows Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Someone suggested to me to cook up sweet potatoes or beets, puree and add to smoothies. That has helped me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 We don't like liquid food like smoothies unless it's a last resort, for the record... In addition to what Tom listed, You could also cook up some tapioca (no milk, sugar or vanilla...so it's way less fun, but it's almost 100% pure starch. Try the real veggies first, then resort to tapioca if you need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaBlack Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks everyone for your helpful suggestions. When exactly should I be adding the startchy carbs? Morning, night? I went to the gym yesterday and was a little better but still nowhere near what I am accustomed too. Also have a little cold so feeling particularly drained today :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 everywhere, whenever. what's a standard day of food look like for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaBlack Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 morning: - 7am ish 2 eggs - cooked in bacon grease, 2 bacon (whole 30), veggies - something like spinach, bell pepper, cucubmer lunch - 1-2 ish protein - mainly chicken or steak ~6 oz veggies - something like - spinach, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, tomatoe, artichoke, cauliflower advacado or olive oil dinner 7-8 ish ~6oz - same as lunch - sometimes sub shellfish for the meat or chicken sometjmes snack on a few bites of protein and some veggies around 5:00 drink - grean tea; water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 It looks to me like your lacking a bit in fat and starchy carbs. Try adding in starches at any meal, and getting a pre and post workout snack. Pre: half serving of protein + some fat, post: half serving of protein + starchy carb. I have a feeling that will help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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