Elliptical and weights and then eat uncontrollable. Why?

katznketo
katznketo Posts: 323 Member
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
I just started back to the Y and did 25 minutes on elliptical and then 25 minutes on the weight machines. Every time I do the weights, I am hungry for days. I have always wondered why I don't lose weight like on the BLoser.

I even got into the Halloween candy and thats bad. Tomorrow I'm going back and I don't want to feel like this. Do I need to change up my diet. Please advise. kc

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  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
    Try having carbs before your workout for energy, and some protein after the weights. I've heard bananas recommended pre-workout, and chocolate milk post-workout.
  • fit2btied34
    fit2btied34 Posts: 11 Member
    You should follow your weights with a good protein - like a protein shake. After you break down your muscles, you need protein to them so they can repair themselves. -

    I am certainly no expert, but I switched from weight watchers to an eating clean lifestyle because I needed more calories/food. You need to eat the right combination of proteins, carbs and good fats to keep ur hunger at bay! after I started weight training I was starving too - thats good - your metabolism needs to be fed or it hits 'survival' mode and stores or holds onto fat. feed your body when you are hungry - just be ready with healthy snacks!

    tomorrow - have a plan for your food before you go. try working weights first to burn your glycogen - then end with cardio. when you are through - go grab a protein shake!

    good luck!
  • Zara11
    Zara11 Posts: 1,247 Member
    well, what do you eat? can't help you fix eating until we know what you eat!

    sounds like you need more protein and more calories.
  • katznketo
    katznketo Posts: 323 Member
    Thank you so much.

    I eat 2 eggs and then go to the Y. I eat an ounce of oatmeal and then afterwards lunch of some protein and veggies. I don't eat more carbs until the afternoon which is usually another ounce of oatmeal. (I have diabetes and also an allergy to wheat.)

    So I'm thinking I'm not eating enough of the right thing. I'll try the protein shake. kc
  • katznketo
    katznketo Posts: 323 Member
    I am bringing this us again because yesterday I went to the Y and did the elliptical for 20 and then went over to the weights.

    I drank a Protein drink after and then went crazy on 70% chocolate, 5 gms of fat from Trader Joes. It didn't stop there. Another piece of candy at the restaurant and 200 more calories at bed. I had a grilled chicken sand at the restuarant.

    Anyways, I am exhausted and have a headache so bad this morning, I'm about to puke.

    I ran around yesterday constantly until I fell into bed. Today, I am going to stay home and rest.

    But I need a better eating plan for next week, cause this is not working for me. Thanks for any help.
    I am 247 pds and 5'8 tall. I gotta get this weight off and more --- I want to feel good. ???????kc
  • JDHINAZ
    JDHINAZ Posts: 641 Member
    How many calories are you consuming?
  • katznketo
    katznketo Posts: 323 Member
    Hi,

    I don't know. I don't really keep track because I get all control freaked and I don't know what to do.

    B- 2 eggs and one ounce oatmeal
    L - 4 ounces protein, salad, and 2 cups veggies
    D- same

    In between I eat a low fat cheese stick and another ounce of oatmeal.

    this is my usual diet if I stick to it. But when I work out, i go nuts. kc
  • JDHINAZ
    JDHINAZ Posts: 641 Member
    I suggest you start using your food diary and exercise diary. They will give you a good idea of what you are consuming vs. burning. Could be your simply not eating enough.

    And, try to work in some higher fiber foods, and some with a smidge more healthy fats. (Beans, legumes, nuts) they tend to stick with you longer and cause your blood sugar to stay level longer. This translates to not getting hungry as often.

    And drink lots of water. It helps you feel full, too.

    Good luck.
  • katznketo
    katznketo Posts: 323 Member
    You know the minute I read your question, I knew I needed to get back to writing it down. Even if I don't stick to it 100%, it gives me a road map. Thanks.

    And about the beans. I am going to go and put some on to cook right now.

    Wow, I love all the help I get on this site. Be blessed each one of you. kc:smile:
  • katznketo
    katznketo Posts: 323 Member
    Last week I posted this and tried all your suggestions. I found the best thing that worked for me was eating an ounce of oatmeal before exercising and then a hard boiled egg afterward. Now I feel strong. Also, I eat breakfast around 6:45 am so I moved my snack up to 11:00 a.m. and then lunch around 2:30 and dinner at 5:30. My sugars never slump and so I don't binge. Hope this helps someone who might be struggling with this issue.
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