Got some goals...got some questions

katharine1229

So, in the last two months I kinda 'fell off the weight loss wagon'. 4 months ago, I started eating paleo. I felt awesome. I had no blood sugar issues (and i'm hypoglycemic so this was awesome). I had been counting calories for over a year and felt I had my calorie intake pretty consistent so I stopped logging. Problem was, the whole time up until about 3 1/2 months ago, I had mini goals in place...in the form of weight loss goals AND exercise goals. I had lost 100 pounds, and ran my first 5k..and didn't have anything else put in place. I also became overly tempted and gave into eating a whole bunch of empty calories in the form of sweets and chips and all that yummy bad stuff. This last week I find myself getting back on track with some new fitness goals in place. I have been doing some running since the weather has been awesome, pushing my son in a regular stroller. I had not ever gone for more than 3 miles at once (though I would do more than that in a day...like running to the gym, working out, and running back) but a few days ago gave myself a six mile course and when I was done felt like I might even be able to still do more. So, I have decided that I am going to sign up for the next half marathon in my area. I have also heard from SO MANY people about NROLW...so I finally just purchased the book off of amazon. I have already been doing some heavier weights lifting, albeit them only being about 50 pound dead lifts and bench presses.

I was thinking about making this most in the food and nutrition section, but I think that these fitness goals are pretty key in what I am looking for calorie/food wise.

I have seen a lot about eating all day long, and have also seen some things about intermittent fasting. Which is best? I know thats a tough question...but is one better for certain workout programs over the other?

Also, whats the best way to combine half marathon training and lifting...with both looking for fitness/muscle building as WELL as weight loss? How important are rest days?

You would think I would have this down already with what I have accomplished so far....but its looking like losing those 100 pounds are going to end up being about 10x easier than losing these last 20.

UponThisRock

There is no particular way you need to workout based on IF or a standard meal setup.

I can't really help you with marathon training advice. As far as rest days, it's important that you're getting enough rest to maximize your performance, or you'll compromise your results. How much rest you need depends on your training intensity, volume, frequency, experience etc.

FoxyMcDeadlift

1) Running and lifting are perfectly compatible, you can do one in the morning, one in the evening.
2) Give every muscle set at least two days rest, Personally i do a four day split giving each group a week, although in reality it tends to be two days. Eg Monday is shoulder day, but i shrug on Chest day
3) Personal opinion here, and what works for you is what you should do, but im a big fan of IF
4) I rest lifting on weds, sat and sun. I run every day, doing my speed and distance runs on the weekend. I only run hard twice, or three times a week but if you get a niggle, take it easy.
5) Listen to your body


Good for you OP, Deadlifts are the ****