Dieting, nutrition & fitness

[Kevoffthetee]

I'm struggling to shift any more weight by dieting alone so need to up the exercise. Only problem is the last few club 50 milers have left me exhausted and taking longer to recover. I've put this down to diet so I'm looking down the supplement route so I don't have to mess around with my food intake.

Can anyone recommend any products other then the usual SIS or High5. There are other supplement for different sports which I'm wondering if the are any different.

I'm looking at carb loading the evening before and after breakfast, then carb and protein immediately after the ride.

Cheers, kev

 

[vernon]

You'd be better off posting your query in the health, fitness and training forum.

 

[Piemaster]

Jam sandwiches.
As recommended by Graeme Obree. He can ride a bit.

 

[ColinJ]

I can see why you need more calories to do longer rides, but you are trying to lose weight so that might not be the best way to go about it. Instead of (say) doing two 50 mile rides and eating and drinking more, why not do four 25 mile rides and just drink water?

 

[Kevoffthetee]

I can see why you need more calories to do longer rides, but you are trying to lose weight so that might not be the best way to go about it. Instead of (say) doing two 50 mile rides and eating and drinking more, why not do four 25 mile rides and just drink water?

It is an option but my club don't do 25 mile rides so I'm working around my diet and them.

I am focusing on water intake as well as pre exercise carb loading then carb & protein for post exercise recover.

I'm also doing it this way as I'm going to increase my running over the winter and I hate to carry anything. I've been looking at all of the websites and seemingly SiS product pretty much cover everything I need. I just wonder if there is a supply from a source where you aren't paying for the name

 

[ColinJ]

You can buy Maltodextrin etc. in bulk at low cost from companies such as MyProtein and make your own drinks.

 

[400bhp]

What carbs?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

What is your diet and what is your intake?

 

[Kevoffthetee]

I'm on a low fat, no bread, no junk, low alcohol diet. Nothing specific but I've increased veg and fruit intake to reduce hunger pangs.

I've been emptying the cupboards after reading a few things on t'internet and have found a little gem (see pic)

Tesco milkshake per serving
6.8g protein
29.3g carbs

SiS Rego per serving
13g protein
31g carbs

Ladies and gents, call off the search.

 

[LordGrover]

Why not just increase veg and meat?
I'm coming from a weight training background but always avoided supps and junk. Eat more eggs, chicken, steak and fish bulked up with lots of greens and other veg like courgettes, squash, etc.
No idea if any good for cyclists though. Hehe.

 

[poynedexter]

ok. how much weight have you lost/ want to lose.?
how fit are you? is 50 miles normally no problem?

carb loading? your body isnt going to need to burn much fat if you are loaded with carbs?

eat a balanced diet, focus your carbs early in the day, avoid sugary food in the eve, and take 2 bananas on a 50 mile run, incase you need something. but dont start out on empty. walk away from gels and energy products.