Hey Dillon, First let me say I'm hungry for Nelson's nutritious breakfast. Yummy! Continued stories about your log would be boring, but as a single article--I think it nicely illustrates the kind of real-life struggles many of us have with the discipline and logistics of training for endurance bike races. As for convenient post-ride recovery fuel, there is some scientific evidence that promptly ingesting carbs and protein in a 3:1 ratio is optimal. Carbs are needed to replenish muscle glycogen and protein is needed for muscle growth and repair. Hammer Nutrition makes a product called Recoverite that has that 3:1 ratio. Recoverite is a powdered drink mix. Just add water and chug it. So, very convenient, quick and easy. It does contain some Xylitol, which some folks may find objectionable. You may want to do your own digging on the pros and cons of that additive.
I like the log! I love that song, but definitely not a motivational song for working out haha
haha
I hd to figure out which music I could listen too, while working out, that wouldn't kill " the mood". Techno, upbeat pop.
I know you sweat alot ( like me), so Liquid IV for Hydration, banana, Clifton bars are solid after a real intense workout ,but can get expensive. Larry and Lonny ..? Has a good protein cookie at Gas stations; carbs, protein, not alot of sugar..filling.
I usually start each morning with a power oatmeal. Into a bowl I put in a smidgeon of grits, a small portion of craisins, about 1/2 fill of oatmeal, pour some water over the mix, top the bowl with a saucer and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Out of the microwave, I add some cinnamon to flatten out blood glucose spikes, honey, ground flaxseed, blueberries and walnut pieces, sometimes applesauce, stir, and eat. These proteins, carbs and vitamins lasts until lunchtime.
Complete fitness is a balanced blend of nutrition, exercise, cross-training, working for a living, rest and social/family time. When you put all those on a scale, one or two of those agendas seem to fall off. Life is hard!
Hey Dillon, First let me say I'm hungry for Nelson's nutritious breakfast. Yummy! Continued stories about your log would be boring, but as a single article--I think it nicely illustrates the kind of real-life struggles many of us have with the discipline and logistics of training for endurance bike races. As for convenient post-ride recovery fuel, there is some scientific evidence that promptly ingesting carbs and protein in a 3:1 ratio is optimal. Carbs are needed to replenish muscle glycogen and protein is needed for muscle growth and repair. Hammer Nutrition makes a product called Recoverite that has that 3:1 ratio. Recoverite is a powdered drink mix. Just add water and chug it. So, very convenient, quick and easy. It does contain some Xylitol, which some folks may find objectionable. You may want to do your own digging on the pros and cons of that additive.
I like the log! I love that song, but definitely not a motivational song for working out haha
haha
I hd to figure out which music I could listen too, while working out, that wouldn't kill " the mood". Techno, upbeat pop.
I know you sweat alot ( like me), so Liquid IV for Hydration, banana, Clifton bars are solid after a real intense workout ,but can get expensive. Larry and Lonny ..? Has a good protein cookie at Gas stations; carbs, protein, not alot of sugar..filling.
I usually start each morning with a power oatmeal. Into a bowl I put in a smidgeon of grits, a small portion of craisins, about 1/2 fill of oatmeal, pour some water over the mix, top the bowl with a saucer and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Out of the microwave, I add some cinnamon to flatten out blood glucose spikes, honey, ground flaxseed, blueberries and walnut pieces, sometimes applesauce, stir, and eat. These proteins, carbs and vitamins lasts until lunchtime.
That sounds good.
Also add milk or almond milk to the mix!
Complete fitness is a balanced blend of nutrition, exercise, cross-training, working for a living, rest and social/family time. When you put all those on a scale, one or two of those agendas seem to fall off. Life is hard!