Quote Originally Posted by Pedal Wench View Post
I decided to try South Beach for this. In phase 1, which lasts for two weeks, they say no fruit or grains - no sugars, obviously. I've got a 55-mile ride on Saturday, and aiming for at least 75, 80 miles on Sunday. What can I use to fuel those rides? I've got a 25-mile ride tonight, and I'm already afraid I won't be able to keep up without a carb-based meal all day long.
It's not recommended to do P1 if you are exercising hard so I'd skip P1. You need those carbs, other stuff just won't cut it. Read up on the good carbs that you get to eat in P2 and go for those. Bananas with peanut butter, Larabars, and fruit seem to work well for me so far. On days that I put in over 30 miles I do a "full" P2 with 3 grains and 3 fruits. Other days I cut back on them and add more veggies but I always have my nuts and try to make sure and have my milk! Lotsa beans too!

Lora