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I, too, am hypoglycemic and have ulcers. I've yet to compete, but have been
having some pretty severe problems training as the weather has changed. I
usually stay out from 3 - 5 hours 2 - 3 times a week.

Human electrolytes are as bad on stomachs as equine electrolytes, I either
combine my Gatorade with a few Tums or stay away from it all together,
although I get mild cramping and minor dehydration with the Tums/Gatorade
mix. I find that V-8 juice is just about the best thing for me, not too many
sugars and it keeps me from cramping. I also drink tons of water. Campbell's
new Soup to Go is wonderful for a boost on the trail without alot of sugars,
with the heat around here it stays moderatly warm in my saddle bags!

Steph
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike & Kathy Kelly <reallykk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Ridecamp <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] RE:Body questions


> I am hypoglyemic and really have to avoid foods with a high glycemic
index -
> which means all carbs and many fruits.  Back in my 20s when I was a
> hard-core triathlete I discovered that Gatorade wreaked havoc with my
body -
> the only way I could drink it is if once I started, I couldn't stop (I
> couldn't go 1/2 hr between drinks) or I'd get a huge drop in blood sugar
and
> could hardly even think.
>
> These days I eat alot of protein - protein bars and drinks work well for
me
> at rides, and I always drink alot of water!
>
> Kathy Kelly
>
> > Oatmeal has a fairly high glycemic index - meaning it causes a sugar
spike
> > and subsequent drop. I used to eat oatmeal too in the AM till my crew
made
> > me stop :)
> >
> > When I was at the convention listening to Susan talk about carbohydrates
> > and how we don't want them to do the spike/crash scenario I remember
> > thinking...too bad we can't just feed our horses some cheese and meat :)
>
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