Okay, after tomorrow I'll get strict. It's my birthday and I just want a few more drinks, some no-good-for-you food, and a pool table...oh yeah! Come to mama!
Here is the question for all of ya. I need a better nutrition guide. I just wing it all the time. And I have had a lot to celebrate lately so I need to work off all the beer calories and fatty foods I ate. Christmas, new years, job anniversary, and now my birthday. It's gonna be hard to leave the party life after this one long celebration.
I am a full time college student holding down a decent job. So time is not on my best side. However, my boss does not mind if I eat while at work, which is good because I struggle with low blood sugar. So, that said, I'll tell ya a little bit about my life outside of school and work.
I study for hours and try to squeeze in at least 2 hours a day of exercise. I lift, participate in about a 1/2 hour of Pilates, and run for 5 days a week. Rest every 2 or 3 days.
A few days ago I worked my self too hard and found myself running for the bathroom for a nice vomit. Feeling relieved my nausea was solved I finished my sets, but skipped my Pilates. I've rested and will be going on a short run tomorrow (about 3.5 miles if my legs will take me). I have had a torn hamstring in the past and after a year of being off all lifting and running I am back in the game...with more attitude than ever, baby!
So, again, I need help with my nutrition. I know I need protein and carbohydrates, but eating how much and when. And with a limited budget, because school loans don't cover all tuition, so the rest comes out of pocket.
I have been sticking with chicken breast and ground sirloin with everything I cook. Advice is welcomed, but please don't tell me to cut back on my workouts, because that is the only thing that truly makes me happy. I have cut my workouts dramatically with the help a few wonderful gentlemen on this board and I am sticking with it, but I throw in Pilates (which seems to strengthen hurt hamstring), a little yoga (that just feels so darn good and refreshing), and maybe a longer run (if time and legs permit).
Thanks for all your help and advice in advance!!!!
Here is the question for all of ya. I need a better nutrition guide. I just wing it all the time. And I have had a lot to celebrate lately so I need to work off all the beer calories and fatty foods I ate. Christmas, new years, job anniversary, and now my birthday. It's gonna be hard to leave the party life after this one long celebration.
I am a full time college student holding down a decent job. So time is not on my best side. However, my boss does not mind if I eat while at work, which is good because I struggle with low blood sugar. So, that said, I'll tell ya a little bit about my life outside of school and work.
I study for hours and try to squeeze in at least 2 hours a day of exercise. I lift, participate in about a 1/2 hour of Pilates, and run for 5 days a week. Rest every 2 or 3 days.
A few days ago I worked my self too hard and found myself running for the bathroom for a nice vomit. Feeling relieved my nausea was solved I finished my sets, but skipped my Pilates. I've rested and will be going on a short run tomorrow (about 3.5 miles if my legs will take me). I have had a torn hamstring in the past and after a year of being off all lifting and running I am back in the game...with more attitude than ever, baby!
So, again, I need help with my nutrition. I know I need protein and carbohydrates, but eating how much and when. And with a limited budget, because school loans don't cover all tuition, so the rest comes out of pocket.
I have been sticking with chicken breast and ground sirloin with everything I cook. Advice is welcomed, but please don't tell me to cut back on my workouts, because that is the only thing that truly makes me happy. I have cut my workouts dramatically with the help a few wonderful gentlemen on this board and I am sticking with it, but I throw in Pilates (which seems to strengthen hurt hamstring), a little yoga (that just feels so darn good and refreshing), and maybe a longer run (if time and legs permit).
Thanks for all your help and advice in advance!!!!