Originally Posted by
bblair
yea...serving size. What a joke.
But what really complicates things is that even when you want to eat the "correct" mix, it is very difficult to do. Case in point: with all the hype about protein, I decided that I would document my intake for 2 weeks via the Cronometer app. Even trying to be very thorough, it was tough. What is the serving size of grilled salmon? Peanut butter? Chips?
Too much work for me and I bailed out after 2 weeks. The average, normal Joe Schmo won't do even that. So I have resolved to eat less junk, but I do admit those cinnamon roll donuts with peanuts look awesome!
Yeah, tracking calories is tough, but it works. After a heart event in April last year, I started a Low Carb High Fat diet. With a statistical sample of one, my A1C declined from 6.0 to 5.0 and my cholesterol levels are about perfect.
Interestingly, I no longer have to feed during a long ride 40+ miles and my blood sugar levels are rock solid (CGM monitored).
Theoretically, my power is down, but if I’m going to ride an event with a lot of surging (Velodrome, etc) I’ll use UCAN Superstarch powder for carbs with a very low glycemic index.