Help needed for picky eater

[snapdragen]

Something else - dates! Someone brought some on a recent ride, they were great. I have no idea what the nutritional value is though.

More and more I find I prefer "real food" to any of the energy bars, except for the Mojo bars - yum!

[MomOnBike]

Fig Newtons! Duh, I shoulda thought of that.

OK, I have Electrolyte packets and a Fig Newton and Payday budget. Forget the Larabars, I'm good to go.

I think I'll do the whole date and fig thing at home, or on day trips. This time, I'm not carrying anything extra. (Riiiight)

[Bike Goddess]

Hey MOM- I used the Electolytes you have and they WORK. I put them in diluted juice on the Wildflower Century. No cramps during or After

I don't eat alot on rides- I just eat at every rest stop and do a small bit of a bar before I am going to climb. My system doesn't like hi sugar content either- upsets my tummy!

What kind of ride are you going on? I started using the Elect packets about 3 hours into the ride.

BIG WARNING- DON'T drink a lot of coffee before hand unless you follow it with tons of water. COFFEE and TEA (even greentea) take electrolytes OUT of your system!!!!!

[CorsairMac]

Fig Newtons! Duh, I shoulda thought of that.

OK, I have Electrolyte packets and a Fig Newton and Payday budget. Forget the Larabars, I'm good to go.

I think I'll do the whole date and fig thing at home, or on day trips. This time, I'm not carrying anything extra. (Riiiight)

Whewwwwwwwww I"m glad to hear you found them coz I went home last night and checked the box and discovered they were called ElectroMix! But I had the right manufacturer so I was hoping they would be easy to find! I usually carry 2 water bottles - one with water and one with this mix in it and then carry a couple of packets so I can mix as I need to during the ride.

[annie]

MOB,

How many miles do you plan on riding per day? If you are doing lots of miles (lots = over 70?) or extremely hilly and challenging terrain, just make sure you eat enough to keep going! You may start out a picky eater and end up glad to find food!
Try and have one GOOD meal a day, either breakfast, which gives you a good start, or your dinner after you are done riding for the day. You're gonna burn tons of calories, pedaling yourself and your gear, so don't hesitate to replace them to keep your engine fueled.

I am so jealous! I want to do a long trip, too! I will just have to settle for reading about other peoples' rides for now.

Have fun!!!!!!

annie

[MomOnBike]

Thanks, everyone for the help. I've got a better handle on things nutritional than I did before.

Hmmm, how many miles a day DO I have in me? I really don't know - I guess I'll find out, won't I? I'm guessing around 50-60 a day, depending on the hills and just how many flowers need to have my nose stuck into the middle of them. This is one reason I don't think touring with others would be good for me. William and I can be unpredictable - and we're proud of it. DH has learned to cope, but I'm not sure others need to.

I'm planning on keeping fueled. I have never been able to look a day in the face without breakfast, for instance. And isn't ice cream a necessity on long tours? This trip isn't about loosing wieght.

Tea, in spite of its diuretic properties is a must for me. If I give it up for a week, I'll just be mean and miserable. Not an option. I'll just have to drink more other stuff. The Electrolyte packets seem to be just the thing.

I'm really looking forward to this trip. Anyone who wants to is welcome to come along in spirit.

[CorsairMac]

I'm really looking forward to this trip. Anyone who wants to is welcome to come along in spirit.

Hoping my thoughts will be the wind beneath your wings! Ride well and prosper!