# anyone workout? lift? maybe long distance runners? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 20, 2005, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138 "2005-06-20T13:52:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Janny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/janny/32/7594_2.png) [@Janny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Janny)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/21 "2005-06-22T07:52:10Z")
that makes me want to eat some noodles. :c ) ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/22 "2005-06-22T08:11:15Z")
me too \>\_\< damnit im hungry ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/23 "2005-06-22T08:26:22Z")
i run 2 miles 3 days a week and do a little to work on stomach and arms sure wouldnt know that if you saw me damn genes ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/24 "2005-06-22T09:20:57Z")
> [@sureshot!](#): > > the key to eating more often is to eat consistently day in and day out > > if you are having 7-8 meals a day, once every 2 hours or so, your bodies metabolism will be much higher than if you eat 3 large meals a day… and the key to losing weight ( like zerodaze said ) is keeping your metabolism high > > imo avoiding carbs is stupid, and eating protein only is stupid > > however eating a majority of yoru complex carbs in the morning / lunchish time is best as it provides your body with supple time to break them down. i usually try and eat my fats and carbs in the morning with moderate protein and as the day progresses, eat more and more protien with less and less carbs > > your body needs carbs, excluding them is :gay: i agree but not all carbs are created equally. white bread, and white pasta are as bad as eating a candy bar. they will spike your blood sugar and your body will store them as fat. high fiber (real whole wheat, not enriched) breads and pastas would be a better choice. you want to stick with things that have a low/mid range glycemic index number. these will be broken down and released in the blood stream much slower. keeping you feeling full for longer and also keeping your blood sugar in check. (this is key for burning fat) eating a high LEAN protein and medium carb (HIGH FIBER) diet is good… and also dont forget about fat. you need that as well, EFA’s are very important. eat fish, fish and some more fish. or have some flax seed oil :barf: jan, if you want (when my mom finishes reading them) i have a couple books you can borrow. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/25 "2005-06-22T09:28:09Z")
word there is so much information out there its rediculous, which is a problem all i know is that fad-dieting on the majority is stupid ( like cottage cheese diets / atkins etc ) a lot of people proclaim that getting in good shape is 10% excersize 90% nutrition, which i pretty much believe as well although if someone is serious about getting in shape and eating properly, they should be researching it on their own ( via zerodazes books or w/e ) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Janny](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/janny/32/7594_2.png) [@Janny](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Janny)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/26 "2005-06-22T19:58:56Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > jan, if you want (when my mom finishes reading them) i have a couple books you can borrow. Ooo, thank you, that would be great. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/27 "2005-06-22T20:02:40Z")
very nice infos! hmm…30 minutes cardio about 3 days…interesting…i might as well wanna do this also! how fast (pace) usually you guys do on the cardio? ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2005, 9:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/28 "2005-06-22T21:05:22Z")
when you say speed you should essentially be considering your heart rate if you are trying to build your speed short sessions that alternate between full on sprints and moderate speed recovery are best if you are trying to lose fat, long enduring jogs are best which keep your heart rate considerably lower yet end up burning much more fat ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2005, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/29 "2005-06-23T05:26:54Z")
i think sprints are better than long low speed. both will get the job done, i just like that sprints keep your body burning calories afterwards for longer. like sureshot said heart rate, or perceived difficulty level. based on 1-10 (this will change as you become more fit). like with intervals go with a 5/8 difficulty levels (switching between the 2) some people do it for time lengths, i like distance. :shrug: oh, and keep in mind that this (30 min 3-4 times a week) is only good if your eating habits dont suck, and you are weight training as well. your body like your car needs more than 1 part to be fast, if you put 87 in your car (pizza and junk food) its going to run like shit. ---
**Author:** ![RuBiCaNT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rubicant/32/7622_2.png) [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2005, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/30 "2005-06-23T06:15:36Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > i think sprints are better than long low speed. > > both will get the job done, i just like that sprints keep your body burning calories afterwards for longer. > > like sureshot said heart rate, or perceived difficulty level. based on 1-10 (this will change as you become more fit). > like with intervals go with a 5/8 difficulty levels (switching between the 2) > some people do it for time lengths, i like distance. :shrug: > > oh, and keep in mind that this (30 min 3-4 times a week) is only good if your eating habits dont suck, and you are weight training as well. > your body like your car needs more than 1 part to be fast, if you put 87 in your car (pizza and junk food) its going to run like shit. Great analogies ZD… I’ve found that I cannot weight train like I did in college. Just not enough time in the day to get everything done that I want to. I agree with everything that is said and that one of the biggest no-no’s that people do is eat late when thier metabolism has slowed down. Take into account when people eat after they have drinking all night, that’s even worse. ---
**Author:** ![\_Karu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_karu/32/7602_2.png) [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2005, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138/31 "2005-06-23T06:17:43Z")
> [@sureshot!](#): > > if you are trying to lose fat, long enduring jogs are best which keep your heart rate considerably lower yet end up burning much more fat hmmm…ok, Word on that! 😉 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-workout-lift-maybe-long-distance-runners/138.md?page=1)