January/February weight management challenge

[Anelia]

An interesting article worth reading.

[Gypsy]

An interesting article worth reading.

Very interesting!

I had seen the link between IR and leptin in the past, but just as a minor comment. I didn't realize there was such a significant link.

This actually would explain a lot...

[tulip]

Gypsy, I think you need to eat MORE during the ride, and make sure you are drinking enough. As an example, on my rides I eat a big bite of powerbar (my preferred ride food) every 15 minutes and take a big gulp of diluted G2 every 5 minutes. On a longer ride, like 50 miles, I stop a few times and eat a banana or two, pbj sandwich, or come cookies.

I have no insulin issues, so your requirements might be different. Definitely see a nutritionist who knows cycling.

[salsabike]

Here's the person I saw, and she's great. There may well be an association whose listings you could check.

http://www.momentum4health.com/about.php

[Gypsy]

Gypsy, I think you need to eat MORE during the ride, and make sure you are drinking enough. As an example, on my rides I eat a big bite of powerbar (my preferred ride food) every 15 minutes and take a big gulp of diluted G2 every 5 minutes. On a longer ride, like 50 miles, I stop a few times and eat a banana or two, pbj sandwich, or come cookies.

I have no insulin issues, so your requirements might be different. Definitely see a nutritionist who knows cycling.

I will take more food with me on this weekend's ride, now that I know this.

I also found a couple of nutritionists in the area (Thank you SalsaBike, your link made me realize I could Google the RD association in my state!).

I made an appointment for next week with one (just to get the initial consultation) and I've left a message with another to interview.

This first one had a receptionist that confirmed they were sports nutrition related and could work with my IR/hypoglycemia so I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I've tried an RD in the past and I was annoyed at the processed foods she wanted me to eat. I think we just didn't have good chemistry and I need to have that rapport in order to make it work me.

[salsabike]

My pleasure--makes me happy to share really useful stuff!