Feeling a bit better today. I started my day off with some oatmeal and a protein shake (out of egg whites). I missed oatmeal! I just hate the way the junk food makes you feel afterwards, a "crash and burn" effect. SUCKS!! Now i did have half of a Archway lemon cookie (man those things are good!) and some coffee with regular flavored creamer. Hey, better than krispy kreme doughnuts for breakfast. My face looks puffy, tummy is bloated and soft (abs are GONE), and my legs feel swollen, whats up with that?
I got back to working out yesterday, i did 20 minutes on the elliptical and did a dumbbell circuit on the upper body. Finally i managed to do 33 pushups (about killed me) for the Team Asylum challenge. I still have a 5k run to do though, my treadmill is blocked by my husbands ATV...ugh! He is out of town right now. It was a really good "at home" feeling after i worked out though. My upper body was burning afterwards and just feeling really pumped. Going to do cardio tonight too, i feel guilty because i had Pizza Hut for lunch. I need to start getting my meals in check and get some more protein in my body. Also want to purchase some primrose oil as its supposed to help stabilize blood sugar levels. I was not much of a candy person, but after the comp was over, i have been into some candy. I can tell i'm already getting burnt out on junk. I need to find another comp so i have a goal to work towards and something to keep me motivated to clean bulk. I was supposed to call my trainer yesterday, but didn't get a chance to. I feel kinda embarrassed because i feel like i have really been pigging out since the comp. I know we aren't supposed to have that body forever, but still geez! I feel all the crap going right to my stomach area and feeling the love handles coming back. OH HELL NO!!!!! Thats why i'm slowly getting back into workouts and eating clean. I don't want to look like the chick from a year ago. I am going out of town this weekend to help my in laws move into their new5 home so hubby wants to take me out to eat at a restaurant there before i go back to 100% clean bulk. Also don't want to ruin my metabolism by overdoing it on bingeing. Now i know what my fellow competitors that have competed are talking about following a competition. GEEZ! I found a great article on bodybuilding.com and reading up on it. Here are some tips they recommend to control bingeing after a contest:
Heed the ten (okay, eleven) following tips to avoid the harmful effects of binge eating after your latest contest win!
- Your weight gain following a contest is primarily water - up to 90%. Drink lots of water!
- Eat foods that are designed to provide stimulation to your diet, but limit the caloric intake.
- Avoid binge eating for periods longer than 24 hours after your competition.
- Return to your pre-contest meal plan as it was approximately four weeks out, as soon as possible.
- Continue eating six to eight small meals per day, maintaining a high protein intake.
- Get additional metabolic stimulation by engaging in cardio and sports activities that normally would have been avoided due to contest preparation.
- Be conscious of making contact with family members or loved ones to establish a reduced need for "comfort foods."
- Maintain a cardio base no less than 50% of your pre-contest levels.
- Avoid post contest weight gain greater than 5 to 10 pounds for a female and 15 to 20 pounds for male.
- Use supplements such as Oil of Evening Primrose* (500mg/100 pounds of bodyweight) for approximately 4 days post competition. EFA's such as those found in Oil of EP, and fish oils help to stabilize blood sugar levels.
- Avoid drinking your calories. Especially avoid canned soft drinks - the sweetener of choice in canned soft drinks is high fructose corn syrup, which doesn't require insulin and is just automatically absorbed by your cells to manufacture fat quickly and store it.
*A side note on Evening Primrose Oil: this supplement not only detox's your liver and kidneys, but it results in clearing up of acne. It is a free fatty acid (containing 8-10% of gamma linolenic acid [GLA]), which has been shown to have several effects on smooth muscle contraction and detoxification.
Conclusion
There is nothing wrong with letting your hair down (if you still have some) following a contest. Being reasonable and using moderation are the keys associated with quick recovery and lay the groundwork for you to do your best at your next competition. Do not take pills to make up for poor eating habits (I can't emphasize this enough), and remember to say your prayers just to cover the rough edges!
Here is the link to the entire article if you are interested: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drryan30.htm
6 comments:
Glad you are feeling better. But, I must say, even with a bloated tummy, you're still beautiful!
Thanks for this info too! I will be competing one day and this is SO good to know!
Congrats on your comp! I was out of town and was trying to follow-up on everyone from my iphone. And let me tell you, rural areas and internet phones don't get along!
Now I want Pizza Hut too! Luv their bread sticks...okay. of to do cardio!
Hi Sandra! Thank you for your wonderful comments you left for me. I am excited and looking forward to what the future holds for you! When is your next comp? I am only ~5 hour drive away so I can definitely attend a show.
All my best,
Susan
I agree with evelyne -- you still are beautiful,even when you're bloated!
You are such an inspiration, girl. I'm so happy for how your journey has gone. Watching you this past year has helped me to realize that I can overcome and get super fit too! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!!
HUGS!
Hey girl, how are things, thinking about you!!
Thank you ladies! I haven't been updating my blog lately since i have been trying to sort things out. I really didn't have a plan after this comp as in set in stone. Its coming along though :)
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