In my mid-50s running 20 - 40 miles per week and my weight is stuck at about 165 - 170. I've tried increasing mileage but that doesn't seem to do much as far as losing weight. I'm thinking about trying the paleo diet to lose 10 - 15 pounds.
I'd like to hear from any of you who have tried paleo or some other low-carb diet. How did it affect your running? Did you lose any weight? Did it just make you pissed-off?
BTW, I'm not giving up beer so don't even suggest that.
give up beer
I’ve gone low carb / keto for 1 to 2 months every year in my late 50s early 60s. Usually in Feb and Mar, get rid of weight gain over the winter holidays. I typically run 25mpw throughout the year, but can’t help but gain up to 10 lbs from Nov thru Jan. Takes me about 6-8 weeks to lose the weight on the diet. I’ve observed no significant impact to my running, except for one or two days of sluggishness at the onset.
I allow myself 1 beer a day even while on the diet, and additional moderate amounts of whiskey. I’ll do up to 3 beers a day on occasion when I’m not on the diet.
Thanks. I'm amazed that out of 2 responses, 1 was actually helpful. That never happens on LRC.
Blowing Rock Master wrote:
In my mid-50s running 20 - 40 miles per week and my weight is stuck at about 165 - 170. I've tried increasing mileage but that doesn't seem to do much as far as losing weight. I'm thinking about trying the paleo diet to lose 10 - 15 pounds.
I'd like to hear from any of you who have tried paleo or some other low-carb diet. How did it affect your running? Did you lose any weight? Did it just make you pissed-off?
BTW, I'm not giving up beer so don't even suggest that.
Paleo may be very effective for weight loss, but weight loss and running do not go hand-in-hand. I did try paleo while running and I constantly felt like a truck ran me over. No energy to run and my fitness went backwards. My recommendation would simply be to sleep more. Like a lot more.
9-10 hours a night. Sleep means more recovery from your running, and less waking hours means you need less calories to get through the day. Other than that, just eat well-balanced meals and don't go too long in between eating.
Blowing Rock Master wrote:
Thanks. I'm amazed that out of 2 responses, 1 was actually helpful. That never happens on LRC.
To be fair, giving up beer is also a helpful recommendation for weight loss.
Eat more veggies and don't drink beer.
That is actually your easiest path to loose some weight.
If you drink a 6 pack each night, the rest of the diet doesn't matter much anymore.
Went from 346 1500m to 358 1500m. Then stopped paleo and ran 347 1500m. Paleo zaps mental and physical strength. I did it solely as an experiment because I did not actually think it was beneficial, just was curious to see results.