DirtyDiggs
03-15-2007, 02:44 AM
Hey,
I do a good bit of cardio and have always been a person that sweats more than 90% of the population. As a result I get sore from alot of exercises beyond just lifting. I'm guessing that it has a lot to do with dehydration.
Gatorade seems to be an improvement over plain water,(i guess from electrolytes) but I'm trying to find a better alternative for two main reasons.
1.) I'm a person who has needs to watch what they eat. I know that alot of people bitch about having a slow metabolism, but I can say with confidence that if most people my age put the same level of exercise and diet, they would look better. I've accepted that I just have to not whine and work harder than the average person. I'd like to aviod empty calories because of this, and Gatorade kind of feels this way.
2.) While I'm not full blown diabetic, my body is pretty bad at regulating blood sugar. I get checked by the doctor each year to make sure the situation hasn't gotten worse. My blood sugar can test all over the map. I read multiple places that simple sugar is best for replenishing glycogen immeidately post workout, but for me this can throw me to a few hours later having massive food cravings or a total crash of energy. This would not happen simply from a Gatorade, but could easily be compounded.
Thanks for any advice you guys have to offer.
I do a good bit of cardio and have always been a person that sweats more than 90% of the population. As a result I get sore from alot of exercises beyond just lifting. I'm guessing that it has a lot to do with dehydration.
Gatorade seems to be an improvement over plain water,(i guess from electrolytes) but I'm trying to find a better alternative for two main reasons.
1.) I'm a person who has needs to watch what they eat. I know that alot of people bitch about having a slow metabolism, but I can say with confidence that if most people my age put the same level of exercise and diet, they would look better. I've accepted that I just have to not whine and work harder than the average person. I'd like to aviod empty calories because of this, and Gatorade kind of feels this way.
2.) While I'm not full blown diabetic, my body is pretty bad at regulating blood sugar. I get checked by the doctor each year to make sure the situation hasn't gotten worse. My blood sugar can test all over the map. I read multiple places that simple sugar is best for replenishing glycogen immeidately post workout, but for me this can throw me to a few hours later having massive food cravings or a total crash of energy. This would not happen simply from a Gatorade, but could easily be compounded.
Thanks for any advice you guys have to offer.