drinking calories...
You know whats dumb? When people say don't drink your calories. If you're a hardcore runner like me, you need powerade/gatorade so you can gain back electrolytes... :mad:
plus how the heck are we going to get calcium (besides tablets) if we don't drink Orange juice or milk?
so when people say don't drink calories, could you be a little more specific?!?
plus how the heck are we going to get calcium (besides tablets) if we don't drink Orange juice or milk?
so when people say don't drink calories, could you be a little more specific?!?
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You can get calcium from foods. And you really don't need to drink gatorade or the like, you can drink water.0
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I just drink water. I'm of the mind that I'd rather eat my calories than drink them. Except when it comes to booze. Then there is an exception. :drinker:0
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You can get calcium from foods. And you really don't need to drink gatorade or the like, you can drink water.
I can back the calcium thing, but Gatorade is full of electrolytes that water doesn't have.0 -
I think they mean booze.
DRINK UP!
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I hear that too but feel its important for you to do whatever works for you!!!0
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You can get calcium from foods. And you really don't need to drink gatorade or the like, you can drink water.
I can back the calcium thing, but Gatorade is full of electrolytes that water doesn't have.
I drink coconut water after a long run (has natural electrolytes) and plain water the rest of the time.0 -
I run for wine.0
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ok well i'm a cross country runner, and the electrolytes really help! even if it's like 100 cals, it's worth it and to put in my body and to help recover from all the sweat i lost.0
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I always feel like it's about giant coffee drinks full of fat and sugar...or booze...or milkshakes, stuff like that. Or juices that aren't really juice, mainly sugar.
My main drink is water and hot tea.
Sometimes I will have a V8, coffee or milk. :drinker:0 -
I don't particularly have any issue with drinking calories, but... (1) There are plenty of foods that contain calcium. (2) You can replace salt and potassium with food, or with unsweetened electrolyte enhancers (Nuun tablets are one option, "light salt" which is a "salt substitute" made from a mixture of sodium and potassium is another).
I used to do the "light salt" thing, just mix it with some water and chug or eat it out of your hand, it's cheap, but it tastes kinda nasty unless you're really low on electrolytes, then it tastes amazing. I was recently introduced to Nuun tablets and the lemon-lime one tastes pretty good (although the taste isn't very strong). Also, there are lighter versions of Gatorade and even zero calorie Power-Aid. There are a lot of options, it's just a mater of finding one that works for you. And for all the "just drink water people" if you're really sweating a lot over a long period of time, you *do* need to do something to replace lost electrolytes--imbalanced electrolytes are not something you want to mess with.0 -
I run for wine.
I like you. :flowerforyou:0 -
Another alternative is Smart Water, since it has electrolytes like Gatorade. Do what you will though. I save a portion of my calories for coffee every day. >.>0
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Bourbon helps my muscles heal.0
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It is more in ref. to fruit juices, soda, etc...0
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I run for wine.
^^^THIS :drinker:0 -
Another alternative to gatorade (at least regular gatorade) is G2, which is half the calories. I think when people say "don't drink your calories" they are mostly referring to making sure you eat enough to sustain your body.0
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You can get calcium from foods. And you really don't need to drink gatorade or the like, you can drink water.
I can back the calcium thing, but Gatorade is full of electrolytes that water doesn't have.
I drink coconut water after a long run (has natural electrolytes) and plain water the rest of the time.
Coconut water is the bees knees. I LOVE that stuff, more electrolytes and less sugar than Gatorade. Also, I don't drink milk or orange juice. I get plenty of calcium from food.
I drank about 900 calories in beer yesterday. And it was SO worth it.0 -
if its what you want and what works for you, if you can fit it in your caloric intake, what do you care what others say?0
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Or just not really give a darn that they hurt like I've been beat with a bat..Bourbon helps my muscles heal.0
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I think they mean booze.
DRINK UP!
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Ill toast to that :drinker: having one right now0
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