If you have, you will know it is a truly unsettling experience.
I’ve done it a few times in the past, usually on the bike – it’s always on the bike!
The thing is, if you go out on long rides, you are going to potentially burn a hell of a lot of calories.
Infact at the weekend, I was with a guy who burnt 1500 cals in 90 mins or so – granted the session was tough and he weighs 90 kg but still thats a lot of energy.
If you are trying to lose some fat, you will likely be limiting what you are eating.
If you then combine this with long or hard, or even both training sessions you will run out of energy.
Once you’ve done it, you will NOT want to do it again – it’s horrible!
That can then mean you experience the opposite problem of over eating through anxiety.
I’ve done that too!
Taking on way too much and then actually getting fatter despite the training.
Why have I made all these mistakes you may ask?
Because, I’ve struggled my whole life with my weight and body fat levels.
Granted I’ve sussed it in the last few years but that as has it’s become my job and my passion.
I’ve had the time to devote to it.
To try things on myself and others and come up with a strategy which works the best.
It’s not the same for everyone but there are definite themes.
One issue with endurance training is this high energy expenditure and calorie restriction when trying to lose weight.
It means we can feel anything but fit.
Tired all the time anyone?
“I thought training so much would make me feel better, not worse!”
The fact is, it’s not just what you eat but also when you eat what.
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Eating appropriately for the training you are going to do and then eating appropriately to recover so you feel energised the next day.
Sure, there are time that you are going to be tired through training but I can bet you this.
If you are tired all the time you will NOT lose weight.
The hunger triggers will be too strong.
If you need some one to one help, hit the link below:
I’ll design a plan especially for you.
NOT a cookie cutter plan.
NOT a one size fits all, because it doesn’t.
The link again:
Jamie “Fuel Right” Leighton