Advice for the weekend....

mcdonl

Hi all... so, things have been going GREAT!! I have lost 10 pounds in my first two weeks of P90X, and I am entering the last two exercise days of week 3, and then one week of recover (Core, cardio, yoga) and then I take my 30 day measurements and pictures.

Here is what concerns me. I am going away tomorrow morning and will not be back in the comfort of my routine until Sunday night.

By 8:00 Friday morning I will be at the Loon Mountain Highland Games as a field judge for the heavy athletics. This will conists of standing for 8-10 hours, lugging stones from 16# - 250#, weights from 28# - 56#, and stepping BIG cabers three times for each athlete over the course of three days.....

My challenge is what do I eat? My meals consist of after workout shakes, protein bars (Both of which I can easily still do) but it is the other meals that I am worried about. I know nothing about healthy snacks. I am also concerned that even though this is not a "work out" it is still a lot of activity so I need to maintain energy but I do not want to torpedo my upcoming 30 day measurements, and photos.

Any suggestions?

These videos give you some idea of what i will be doing....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TILGZfkFoYs (This is a 56# weight and I typically bring each one of them back....)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0WHu01ERjI (In this video, I am one of the two guys who go out and get the caber after it is thrown, and then we "step it" like walking a ladder up for the athlete)

So, I will getting a work out but nothing cardio and I am concerned I will put on weight for the weekend. I know I should let it go and not worry about it, but I am at MFP because I DO worry about it!

MrsCon40

GAMES!!! yay!

I suggest you pack a cooler so that you'll have more control over your food choices. Allow yourself one item of vendor food (even better if you split the one item) each day.

Have fun!! You won't undo your AMAZING progress in a weekend. But I do strongly suggest a cooler for now - while you are still getting used to watching what you eat. Next summer's games will be a different story - you'll better know instinctually what to eat.

mcdonl

Cooler... Check

Tupperware... Check

Ok, off to a great start!! And a busy night of shopping and preparing!

NashvilleShelley

Healthy snacks to keep energy level up might be....peanut butter, almonds, walnuts, turkey jerky

shanolap

Stick to meat, fruits & veggies. No carbs and watch the sodium.

MikeSEA

Honestly, whenever I'm worried about what to eat over the weekend because I'll be traveling or otherwise out of my routine, I live by three rules: 1) drink plenty of water 2) watch the sodium intake, and 3) no alcohol.

As far as healthy snacks go? I'm partial to nuts--almonds specifically. Healthy fats and protein with some small amount of carbs. If you think you'll need more energy try some dried cranberries (just watch for added sugars). I don't know if that would mess up your routine, though.

spyork

Hi,

One weekend won't make a huge impact on your already great work, try taking some nuts or other healthy snacks with you but bear in mind you might not be doing your training plan but your going to be burning a lot energy doing the games. Relax have fun and don't worry.

Scott

silkysly

Trail mix is good. I like the Great Value Cranberry Almond mix myself. Stop & think what is good & what is bad. You got this!

mcdonl

Thanks everyone. I love nuts too, I have just not been eating many of them. I will get some for this weekend. I like organic granola too... I will bring a cooler, and stock up. Beats waiting in line for lunch too. We get such a short break!