Dianyla, my fasting glucose levels were under 100. My throid profile (T3,T4, TSH) was normal as well. That being said, I know I'm sensitive to carbs and I get really sleepy after eating some carbs UNLESS I eat a good protein source first.
I'm content eating tuna or salmon for lunch along with a green salad with blue cheese dressing. For dessert I like to eat a bowl of frozen blueberries with a little frozen cool whip. I feel pretty good after eating that. I don't feel good after eating anything white--bread, sugar, potatoes, pasta, white sauces, flour, etc. So I snack on almonds and macadamia nuts, cheese, natural peanut butter and occasionally an apple. Most fruits really bother me and I avoid them. I also noticed I am sensitive to tomatoes and tomato products.
Just curious, how much carbs should I take in for a 3 hour ride? Yesterday I ate 1/4 c of egg whites with one slice of low calorie wheat toast. It helped fuel me for the first 2 hours, but I started to take in a little honey 45 minutes into my ride, and the last hour I had a Carb-boom. Was that adequate? I felt like I needed just a little more, but I didn't have any on me. When I finished my ride, I ate a Cliff bar on the way home. Then I watched my carbs the rest of the day. Is this kinda what is recommended?



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