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Post by Tim on Jun 17, 2009 7:03:45 GMT -5
Just curios if anyone has a a diet or training ritual they live by.
After my blood sugar dropped at Scales a few weeks ago,
I'm looking to discipline myself a little better.
I had 3 PBJ sandwiches at Mammoth cave a few weeks back about an hour before I hit the trail. you would have thought I was super man compared to the scales lake indecent.
It was a drastic difference.
Anyway just looking for some input.
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katshipp
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Post by katshipp on Jun 17, 2009 7:27:49 GMT -5
I'm gonna start taking something with me on the trail as our fitness increases and we start riding more distance. I'm a fan of homemade trail mixes- I like unsalted sunflower seeds and craisins. Don't really have a ritual, unless you consider being vegetarian a ritual... still get plenty of protein from non-meat sources, without the cholesterol, fat, and hormones/antibiotics.
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Post by Tim on Jun 17, 2009 10:07:42 GMT -5
My daughter is vegetarian. I know that protein is somewhat over rated . the daily requirement for the average person is way less then what they require.
I thought about the trail mixes that have the dried fruit and nut.
Maybe some bagels. I take the bagels backpacking with me, they store well for longer periods of time.
not real fond of energy drinks, not the sugar based ones anyway
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Post by daniel240 on Jun 17, 2009 10:09:44 GMT -5
Lots and lots of beer. JK, I try to eat a lot of pasta and other carbs, especially before a race or big ride. I use those GU packs before and sometimes during a race/long ride. For training I try to ride as much as I can but I will also try to run about 5 miles twice during the week. Not sure if this will help you but it works for me.
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Eric
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Post by Eric on Jun 17, 2009 14:39:18 GMT -5
Pasta has been found to be over rated. Most eat way more then they need to.
If you start to spend more then 2 hours on the bike, you will need to eat something. When I am out for 5+ hours I try to mix it up.
I like cliff bars because they taste good and are easy to eat. I also take nutter butters or fig newtons. I like the sams choice trail mix or cajun mix.
I have rode with a guy that takes canned goods on the trail. Not sure I would like cold beef stew.
You also need more then just water. I also don't like the sugary energy drinks, but I have found G2 to be less and still better then nothing
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Post by Tim on Jun 17, 2009 17:39:14 GMT -5
I never thought about fig newtons. I may try some of those.
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Post by nathan on Jun 17, 2009 18:54:31 GMT -5
I usually have a cup of coffee and 2 Nutrigrain bars for breakfast (Schnuck's brand because they use sugar instead of corn syrup). For lunch I usually have a bowl of soup or a sandwich. I had strayed from this path for a while and started eating burgers and other fast food, but I've found that I feel a lot better in the afternoon if I have a light lunch. I usually have a terrible dinner but I've been trying to do better. I always buy a ton of those Knorr pasta packages and that's plenty for me.
I used to have a nasty energy drink habit. At one point I was up to 3 24oz Rockstars a day. I had to quit that because my heart was going to explode and it cost a fortune. Now I'm trying to drink nothing but water.
On a day I go riding I usually have a Power Bar a half hour before I hit the trail. Aside from that, nothing special.
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