There are too many lollies in our house!
I have managed to bring up my kids without having lollies in my house.
Sure we have lollies at parties and special events, but we've never been one of those families to have lollies in the house just for the sake of having lollies in the house.
(How many times can one person use the world "lolly" in a single blog post? I may be going for the record.)
Anywho, it seems that when my husband turned 50 his inner child decided to leap out and he's now got cravings for sweets.
As a result he makes weekly visits to the grocery store to buy bags of lollies which he then empties into a big Tupperware tub stored high in the food cupboard.
As a family of tall people that doesn't actually put it out of reach of anyone, so the lollies have gone beyond his cravings and have quickly morphed into a family affair.
Which is annoying because (a) I have managed to keep lollies out of our lives for this long and (b) now that they're here I'm one of the ones diving into the container on a daily basis. This is not good for my Fit and Fabulous endeavors nor is it good for my bra size.
Sooooo ....
That got me to thinking about food and working out and all things wellness and I discovered a post in Men's Fitness about the Five Foods You Should Never Eat Before a Workout. (Lollies being one of them.)
5 Foods You Should Never Eat Before a Workout
1. Legumes - the high fibre content can cause bloating and indigestion issues before a workout
2. Protein Bars - protein is a slower burning source than carbs so it may not give you the kick start you need for a good workout session.
3. Carbonated drinks - the high sugar can cause bloating and diarrhea when in workout mode
4. Simple sugars - lollies can have a negative effect by causing the blood pressure to drop
5. Cheese - fats are slow burning so can effect the absorption of nutrients to muscles when working out.
What should you eat before a workout?
Well, they say carbs are essential for athletic performance and according to Berkeley Wellness (University of California) we should eat a low-fat, high-carb meal or snack at least an hour before we hit the gym.
All of it of course depends on the type, length and intensity of our intended workout plus what we've eaten the day before, our metabolic rate and our own personal preferences. A brisk walk or cycle for half an hour (for example) isn't impacted greatly by the fuel we give our body.
So there you have it. That's the post about lollies and the 5 foods we shouldn't eat before a workout.
It's all a bit slap dash, but that's about where I'm at on this Wellness Wednesday!
Any other lollie gobblers out there?
What's your bad food craving right now?
Another other foods we should add to the "never eat before a workout" list?
I have managed to bring up my kids without having lollies in my house.
Sure we have lollies at parties and special events, but we've never been one of those families to have lollies in the house just for the sake of having lollies in the house.
(How many times can one person use the world "lolly" in a single blog post? I may be going for the record.)
Anywho, it seems that when my husband turned 50 his inner child decided to leap out and he's now got cravings for sweets.
As a result he makes weekly visits to the grocery store to buy bags of lollies which he then empties into a big Tupperware tub stored high in the food cupboard.
As a family of tall people that doesn't actually put it out of reach of anyone, so the lollies have gone beyond his cravings and have quickly morphed into a family affair.
Which is annoying because (a) I have managed to keep lollies out of our lives for this long and (b) now that they're here I'm one of the ones diving into the container on a daily basis. This is not good for my Fit and Fabulous endeavors nor is it good for my bra size.
Sooooo ....
That got me to thinking about food and working out and all things wellness and I discovered a post in Men's Fitness about the Five Foods You Should Never Eat Before a Workout. (Lollies being one of them.)
5 Foods You Should Never Eat Before a Workout
1. Legumes - the high fibre content can cause bloating and indigestion issues before a workout
2. Protein Bars - protein is a slower burning source than carbs so it may not give you the kick start you need for a good workout session.
3. Carbonated drinks - the high sugar can cause bloating and diarrhea when in workout mode
4. Simple sugars - lollies can have a negative effect by causing the blood pressure to drop
5. Cheese - fats are slow burning so can effect the absorption of nutrients to muscles when working out.
What should you eat before a workout?
Well, they say carbs are essential for athletic performance and according to Berkeley Wellness (University of California) we should eat a low-fat, high-carb meal or snack at least an hour before we hit the gym.
All of it of course depends on the type, length and intensity of our intended workout plus what we've eaten the day before, our metabolic rate and our own personal preferences. A brisk walk or cycle for half an hour (for example) isn't impacted greatly by the fuel we give our body.
So there you have it. That's the post about lollies and the 5 foods we shouldn't eat before a workout.
It's all a bit slap dash, but that's about where I'm at on this Wellness Wednesday!
Any other lollie gobblers out there?
What's your bad food craving right now?
Another other foods we should add to the "never eat before a workout" list?
Day 2778 - Wellness Wednesday - the foods to avoid before working out
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