November

[glaconman]

Yes, that's a good point. I think fat and protein-based food can be much more satisfying.

I have to say I've had a mixed start. The first couple of days were great. But when I got home from work on Friday I was tired and worried about my long run the next day. My wife had cooked some roast potatoes and I must have eaten a dozen.

This wasn't just giving-in to craving; but a conscious decision to prepare sensibly for a 2 hour run in cold winds the following morning. And I have to say the run was very hard, even at a moderate pace, and I'm glad I took on the carbs.

Friday night was also abit of a write-off as the only food available at our Guy Fawkes bonfire was pizza. Then there was the beer.

I'm back-on-track now. Moderate exercise throughout the week and as few carbs as possible.

But I'm wondering if just a reduction in carbs is what I need. Rather than the all-or-nothing approach. Perhaps all-or-nothing is the only way to train the body to work differently. But I'm also trying to acquire realistic habits here rather than those that can only be maintained for a couple of weeks.