At our gym, all new members get a fitness consultation with a personal trainer. I had mine yesterday and she helped me realize a few important changes I need to make.
First, as she asked me about my nutrition, and I realized as I was talking that my problem was pretty clear. Its something I talk to a lot of my patients about and its simple lack of planning ahead. I bought almonds so far and plan to get my meals more ready for the week this week, to set myself up for success. And I need to determine more dinners that I like that are healthy, because G and I often find ourselves at a loss for what to make.
Second, and possibly more importantly, she pointed out that distance running does not build lean muscle mass. I think on some level I knew this, but it had been a while since I heard it. In some ways, it makes sense. Its cardio, and your muscles adapt. But in another sense, I feel like ALL of those miles would have to build some leg muscles. Not so much. At least not after I've been doing it this long. Any muscular increase has ceased. And given that I want to improve my lean muscle mass, I gotta do it with other exercises.
I have my first free personal training session on Monday. 60 minutes of strength training. I don't believe I've EVER done 60 minutes of strength training. So this should be interesting...
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Oh interesting!! I guess I always knew this too, but good to hear for me too! :)
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