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Rubber Legs Low Glycogen?

mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/04/13, 03:01 PM Because I have hypoglycemia(under control) I dont have massive stores of glycogen in my tissues to be used for energy. Some days I work my legs I cant finish the sets because my legs go seriously weak and rubbery..other days they are fine. Is it because my muscles are using up the glycogen too fast,leaving the muscles too weak to continue? How should I try and combat this..more decent carbs before my workout and after? Thanks!

Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/04/13, 03:45 PM Hey mystic, I always have oats before my workout. We just discussed something that you might find beneficial in another thread, look for the "TKD diet" thread in the specific diet and nutrition forum. Also I always have a decent meal after my workout as well, usually a chicken breast or some tuna with a sweet potato. -------------- She sits and wonders why.....no more.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/04/13, 04:55 PM Definately up the carb intake pwo. I am hypoglycemic, and after a good workout is the one time I can truly carb load. -------------- Iron and chalk. Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/04/13, 04:56 PM Also oats and potatoes are complex carbohydrates. After a workout, and before, look for simple sugars. -------------- Iron and chalk. Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/04/13, 06:08 PM Agreed with Wrestler on the pwo simple sugars. Especially so in your case. After this, then have the meal that Mojo spoke of. -------------- Strength and Honor!
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/04/13, 10:01 PM Thanks for catching that guys, I took it for granted she already had a PWO shake with simple sugars. -------------- She sits and wonders why.....no more.
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/04/14, 07:10 AM Thanks guys...I will load up on the carbs and make sure I always have my PWO