WeightWatchers and Training - Triathlon Week

pastoragp · 01-14-2008, 04:12 PM

I have been doing the WeightWatchers diet plan for the past 9 months and I have lost 50 lbs. About 5 mmonths ago I started working out and trying to get in shape for a triathlon (I finished 2 sprint tris about 9 years ago).

My question, I am working out quite a bit and burning a lot of calories, but when I finish working out (or even before) I get concerned with how many points (weightwatchers combine calories, fat, and fiber to determine how many points in a particular food) I am having. I am only get a certain number a day (you do get more for working out), but I am not sure if I am getting enough calories or nutrition for the amount of working out I am doing (about 50 minof cardio and 25 minof weights four to five days a week).

Any one with WW advice?

THX!

sfricks · 02-12-2008, 04:41 AM

Can't answer that but I can tell you that if you're working aerobically - < 80% MHR, you're body looks more to fat for fuel. I'd say if you feel OK, forget the extra caloric intake and let your body continue to adjust to burning fat rather than looking for carbs.

Now, if you're working out hard every day in the anaerobic range, you're depleting your muscle glycogen stores and may need to consume more. This, you'd need to talk to someone with more experience about. Good Luck!