Apr 02 2008
Sweet News For My Cravings!
Desserts are my weakness! It seems as I get older… I’m craving that little something sweet after each meal… lunch or dinner. 
I’m not a candy kind of person… but rather ice cream, cookies or cake. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll enjoy a Snickers every now and then. Either way… this can’t be good for my training… right?
So, I asked Dr. Chris Eschbach…
What would you recommend eating if you’re craving something sweet?
Dr. Chris Eschbach: “I would suggest eating sweets!!! They are great and I don’t know how any endurance athlete would ever live without them (I actually have a giant bag of jelly beans sitting beside me right now, it was a giant bag…it is getting smaller). The primary fuel source for athletes of all types is carbohydrates and we need to replenish them. If you really want to be a “Goody Two-Shoes” on nutrition the BEST time to eat sweets is in the few hours after your workout. Simple carbohydrates are quick to be absorbed and in turn replenished at that time. Of course, you don’t necessarily want a high fat sugary food but sugar is GOOD. Back to the jelly beans…I love Easter!”
GOOD NEWS! So what’s your favorite sweet?
My weakness is gummie bears!! I also have to guy a Twix whenever I see one in the vending machine. I try to avoid sweets as much as I can, but I figure that I deserve a treat or two with all of the working out that I do. Don’t sweat it.
Anything chocolate sans coconut
Flourless chocolate cake! Dense, rich and gives me the sugar shakes just thinking about it.
Great advice! Now I won’t feel bad as I down 3 Moon Pies in one sitting.
While undergoing my big weight loss program last year, I went for four or five months without beer, pizza or sweets. I lost the weight but I was pretty anxious to get out on the road for real cycling and for the chance to finally eat butter pecan ice cream once again. And I vote for jelly beans as well–the really cheap ones!
ANYTHING chocolate. Other than that - Panera orange scones. The ones with the most icing are best. I am also partial to loaf cake, cherry scones, and ice cream. In terms of candy, definitely M&Ms.