So I’m almost halfway through my training plan for my first IM (Coeur d’Alene) and I’ve really enjoyed it so far. One thing that’s taking me by surprise, however, is how incredibly hungry I am. Like wake-up-at-3am-starving type hungry. I eat a very healthy diet with lots of lean protein, fruits/veg, complex carbs, plant-based fat, but I think the limiting factor here is just not having enough time/energy on Sunday to meal prep like I used to. So 2 questions:
1. Any ideas for quick, healthy, and substantial meals and snacks? I’m so tired of overnight oats, boiled eggs, and Greek yogurt and I really hate cooking chicken. I’ve tried batch cooking and freezing casseroles in the past and I do like that.
2. On a slightly related note, what do you eat for the long rides? I’ve been eating pb&j, clif bars, supplemented with Gatorade, but I’m very tired of the sweet flavors and soft textures and the thought of eating a clif bar now makes me want to gag. Salty snacks, anyone?
1. Any ideas for quick, healthy, and substantial meals and snacks? I’m so tired of overnight oats, boiled eggs, and Greek yogurt and I really hate cooking chicken. I’ve tried batch cooking and freezing casseroles in the past and I do like that.
2. On a slightly related note, what do you eat for the long rides? I’ve been eating pb&j, clif bars, supplemented with Gatorade, but I’m very tired of the sweet flavors and soft textures and the thought of eating a clif bar now makes me want to gag. Salty snacks, anyone?