Reply #2: As a marathoner when I was younger, I read a lot of nutrition books,

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and while I would still carbo-load before races, I made sure to get a decent amount of protein in my diet on a day to day basis. I was convinced that I felt better when I ate moderate portions of protein, carbos and fat rather than cutting anything out. It's really about balance (which folks don't want to hear because they want to eat all the goodies they want!). Avoid sugary snacks, junk food, and alcohol and watch how quickly you lose weight. I know it's hard to do, and now with 2 kids in the house I'm not nearly as thin as I used to be.