So Rungry!!
With the increased volume of intensity, I’m finding myself increasingly hungry. A term that went around the internet a while ago once called it ‘rungry.’ I’m trying to make a controlled and conscious effort to combat it effectively.
At first, I was just ignoring it and trying to power through. It was an amazing to think I could lose weight, so I felt every sacrifice was worth it. That was until I had that ‘diabetic emergency‘ and had to make an emergency intake of simple sugars. I don’t want to repeat that!
At the same time, I don’t want to fall into the typical distance runner’s trap of overeating. Runner’s World has a great article here and others write about it too. The general idea was that since you burn calories, you can eat whatever you want! The latter part of that isn’t quite true, because it can lead to weight GAIN while training.
I’m trying to take a balanced approach to this nutrition issue. I definitely don’t want to go ketogenic, low-carb, or ‘paleo’, but I’m making a conscious effort to load on protein and high-fat foods rather than carbs. In fact, I find myself craving nuts, avocados and other fatty foods.
I’ve decided to upgrade my typical breakfast. I’ve added a second microwave poached egg to each breakfast. I realize that it will greatly increase my sodium and cholesterol, but I think my body can manage it because it’s such a convenient fat and protein source.
I’m also trying to behave with my snacking habits. I have a can of almonds on my desk which I nibble on. And I’m also quite happily munching my Smart For Life Protein Bars not long after my early runs.
I’m considering taking protein shakes after my workouts. I have a strong aversion to artificial foods, particularly because of additives and possible steroids. But if it helps keep away the hunger, I might have to get on the ‘juice monkey’ bandwagon.
How do you battle being rungry?
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- Categories: Diet General Running and/or Fitness
- Published: June 12, 2014
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