kaybee Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Who knew? I bake them and mash with a little ghee and a little coconut butter. I feel like I could eat it every day, but I suspect I shouldn't. I do run 3-5 miles, four to five times a week, and will be increasing my mileage. I also have an active job, I'm on my feet most of the time, but still... It wouldn't kill me to lose a few pounds. Should I watch my sweet potatoes? I'm pretty careful to balance with protein and green veg, usually kale or escarole, or spinach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael2288 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I am much less active than you are (i.e. no running, lift weights 3ish times a week and maybe sprint 2x a week) and eat sweet potato everyday that I have them in my house! As long as you are balancing I bet you are fine! I did the same thing during my first Whole30 and worked out less than I had been beforehand and still lost 8lbs and dropped 2 pants/dress sizes. Don't deprive yourself of something that you love that is such a good choice for carbs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenderbender Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If it were me I'd have at least one a day, especially if you are upping your mileage. You would have to eat a whole lot of spinach to replace what you would burn on a 4-5 mile run. I eat 2-3 a day plus the odd plantain.... Not sure what day you are on but cut yourself some slack on the mileage dept until your body adjusts.... I had no performance the first 2-3 weeks and then I kicked into overdrive... Pay careful attn to the subtle clues your body gives you and eat plenty of the " healthy foods" .... The weight will drop off, but more likely you will end up dropping a whole lot of body fat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaela Elmore Cogswell Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 With as active as you are you need the carbs from sweet potatoes. Eat them every day if you want, just keep that other variety going and you'll do great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrayS Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I agree with fenderbender and Michaela. Having done quite a bit of running myself, I think with as much as you're doing you certainly need the fuel. I noticed a big drop in energy when I was not diligent in getting my daily dose of starchy carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Koron Parise Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I have never liked sweet potatoes until I discovered sweet potato chips, yummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Kaybee it sounds fine to me. I'm not active, but I have sweet potatoes most nights. As long as you're having plenty of variety, I wouldn't worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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