Nutrition time

So Gatorade is my new best friend. At the weekends I'm looking for ways to stack up on calories while I exercise. So I have been asking around on this and lots of options have materialized.

Gels: They wont work I have tried that before and it didn't go well.

Sports Drinks: Well Gatorade worked really well. I might throw in some non fizzy fat coke. Accelerade has been recommended as it also contains Protein. Monster and Red Bull was also suggested but in the same sentence a new study shows 2000g of caffeine during exercise can result in heart problems. That's one can of Monster I believe.

Cliff Blocks: These look like a good option I have used them in the past and they go down well.

Bars: I have gone for Cliff Bars at the moment. This came from the days of watching calories but I haven't found a good replacement.

Shakes: These have worked well in the past so they may also be an option.

Water: Holy Moly how can I get water in and all these other things.

So I'm thinking Ill try Blocks or Sports Beans with Gatorade this weekend and a Cliff bar thrown in. That should take my calorie intake to about 1200 on a 4000 calories bike ride.

Protein has also been suggested as something I should eat before a big run or ride. So something to look into.

All I know so far is Gatorade work really well this weekend so Ill be riding the wave on that one.