Training Table

I’ve been running for over 30 years and no mater how good or bad the shape I’m in the major difference maker is the fuel I put in me.

There are 1000’s of books out there that will tell you absolutely that you must eat Protein or Slow Carbohydrates, or No Carbohydrates, or Atkins’s diet or South Beach, you name it, someone has written about it.

However, from my experience, the key is eat plants with moderate amounts of meats (God gave us K-9s for a reason).  Limit the amount of processed foods.  Fresh fruits and veggie are the ticket.  I personally prefer sow carbohydrates (pastas, rice, etc).  Increase Fiber, a good poop is always a good idea.  Modest amounts of wines or beer will help spice  your life.  And the biggest thing is not gorging yourself.  Eating 6 smaller meals a day. Small portions will leave you satisfied and never miserable.  This eating pattern also tends to limit the energy spikes during a day.

This is not meant to be a marketing campaign for a diet but this plan worked for me.  Think Light.

Others have had great success with Weight Watchers.  There are many.  You can subscribe to this Healthful Eating RSS feed if you need a steady diet of information on nutrition and healthful eating.

The old saying “we are what we eat” is one of the most important statements related to our active lives.  Take heed!