I am training for a Triathlon in late July and then a marathon in late October. I've never trained this intensely while being on SBD. I KNOW that I'll still be on Phase 2 for the tri and, most likely, the marathon. I have recently noticed that if I go off plan and have some refined carbs (like I did on Mother's Day) my body DOES NOT AGREE and I am an emotional mess the following days. I REALLY do not want to experience this during my training but HOW do I get the energy during workouts without drinking sugar-loaded Gatorade (I already dilute it with water) or consuming gels, etc? ARe there gels, etc on the market that are sugar-free? I can deal with the caffeine but not the sugar? Or, should I not eve be concerned since I will be burning off the sugar quickly during the workout?
Also, as far as eating complex carbs, I am still not at 3 servings/day each for fruits and whole grains. I really do not think that I'll be able to make it that high. Right now I am lucky if I can get one serving/day of whole grains. I am sooo afraid that I will not be able to consume the necessary amount to help me with training, let alone for race day carb loading the two days before. UGH!!!! Any thoughts/suggestions??
Thank you so much!