More specific plan, is it alright?

[Bruce1975]

Thank you.

Is the "Openning our very large jar of bulk rolled oats" the same as plain Quaker oatmeal?

[Lady C]

Originally Posted by LowCel

Is the "Openning our very large jar of bulk rolled oats" the same as plain Quaker oatmeal?

yes - we just buy it in big bags and transfer it to a jar.

[Bruce1975]

Thank you!

Any specific about the brown rice? It seems like everytime I get something that is supposed to be good for me I screw it up. Want to make sure on this one.

[oneeighty]

Having 26 grams of sugar or anything similar does not matter in your case and should not make difference - you are burning it as you do a lot of cardio (from what I remember - way more than Lady C)

[Cort]

oneeighty, it depends on when you are getting the sugar, and also what kind of sugar it is.

[oneeighty]

it depends on when you are getting the sugar, and also what kind of sugar it is.

:confused:

I am talking about plain sugar (simple carbs - even refined if you want) as for someone who does between 35 minutes and 1:20 of cardio on weekdays and has 70 miles bike rides on weekends it really does not matter - he/she will not get any fatter or have any significant health problems because of some sugar - for fueling on endurance rides he has to take simple carbs anyways.

[Bruce1975]

Originally Posted by oneeighty

:confused:

he/she will not get any fatter or have any significant health problems because of some sugar

I'm a male. Probably irrelevant just don't want to be thought of as a "he/she".

As for riding, this week I was only able to ride three times due to the weather and wanting to spend time in the gym. I only managed to get in 106.5 miles. I am doing my first century of the year tomorrow so today is a rest day. The ride tomorrow is 102 miles with 6,587 feet of elevation gain. Should be a pretty fun ride.

[Cort]

Just pointing out there are better times to get simple sugars than others, and not all simple sugars are created equally. Due to the low activity level in the morning it might just be better to cook some normal oats along with some cinnamon. I agree there'd be no real harm in getting 26g though, but just doing that kind of evades the entire point of trying to eat the oatmeal as a source of complex carbs instead of simple ones.

[threenorns]

Having 26 grams of sugar or anything similar does not matter in your case and should not make difference

another point is that simple carbs (refined sugar) only lasts 15 minutes, then your body winds up with an insulin surfeit, leaving you feeling groggy, cranky, and hungry, which kind of defeats the purpose unless you're literally sucking it back as you run the first 100 yards. theoretically, the oats should be kicking in at about the time the sugar wears off, but 80-odd calories (160-odd total) isn't going to do a whole heckuva lot. furthermore, those oats are so refined, reprocessed, milled, mangled, and munched that the packet probably has more nutritional benefit.

just because one CAN eat anything doesn't mean one SHOULD - tip-top nutrition should be the first priority. those sugary packets are fine for an occasional treat or for a cheat day, but not as part of a regular diet.

[Bruce1975]

Well I have changed my breakfast.

I now have one ounce brown rice, one ounce oatmeal with some berries for flavor. Unfortunately I have to add three packets of splenda. I also add some flax oil.

It seems like every where I read it says to use flax oil, could someone tell me why?

Also, as a mid morning snack I am eating a Nutri-grain cereal bar. Is that alright?

Thanks again!!!

[threenorns]

ever so much better! you should feel the benefits within a couple of days - it'll be a harder, more "solid" energy feeling. careful with the artificial sweetener - they're hard on the kidneys. add more berries or you can even use honey if you absolutely must have it sweet.

flax oil is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to neurological functioning and fat metabolism. helps your brain and your muscles work better and encourages your body to burn fat, in other words. boosts your immune system, speeds healing, bunch of other stuff i can't remember off the top of my head. a quick google should turn up the relevent information.

[Bruce1975]

Cool, thank you. I really like honey but for some reason didn't even think of it.

[Lady C]

Originally Posted by threenorns

careful with the artificial sweetener - they're hard on the kidneys. add more berries or you can even use honey if you absolutely must have it sweet.

Careful with the honey too - it is a super sweet simple carb. The goal is to change your eating habits such that you don't CRAVE the sweet items. I started out having to put some sweetener into my oatmeal, now I don't like it with the sweeteners in it other than the berries.

[Bruce1975]

Could someone recommend a protein shake that is low in calories and tastes decent? I just added up the protein that I am eating a day, I am only getting around 50 grams or so per day. I figure I should probably start having a protein shake once a day. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[abarlament]

TrueProtein.com is pretty cheap for customizable protein (you can get a slow digesting protein mix and drink it with meals to get your protein up). I've heard easypricematching.com has good deals. If you don't want to order online, I'd suggest Optimum Nutrition, it's the best tasting I've tried, and is priced well.