This is my usual hearty cyclists Low FODMAP Lunch 🚴🏼♀️
It’s basically a Low FODMAP Pitta with chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and a bit of mayo. Ready salted crisps are always a safe bet. I find that eating little and often works best for my tummy. I generally can’t eat big meals without feeling bloated and unable to move so I still to smaller amounts, especially when out and active.
It may seem like a bit of a catch 22 situation because you need the food to fuel the activity so I’ll eat a larger meal two hours before cycling so I have the energy but stick to topping up whilst out. We can be out between 2-4 hours cycling so fuel is needed at some point. I drink lots of water too as it’s so important to stay hydrated, if I don’t, I struggle on hills and longer distances.
Being Low FODMAP is all about testing your own limits and enforcing the management of them. I’m 18 months into my Low FODMAP Lifestyle so things are pretty settled right now. I still have a blow out now and again (I’m only human) but ultimately I know that being symptom free means sticking to my limits and always getting back on track if I don’t.
Here’s my Instagram feed for today, I thought I’d add it to this blog as it will give you some context around the successful management of IBS and what it enables you to do.
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What a beautiful day for cycling ☀️
I wasn’t expecting to go out for the day but a chance in circumstances allowed for an afternoon on the bike 😃 I was naughty last night too! It was Mr Bs birthday so we had take out Chinese. Even sticking to Low FODMAP you can never be sure some garlic or onion didn’t slip through the net. Pleased to say all is well today. No bloat or uncomfortableness. A very pleasant symptom free ride once again 💫 If my packed cycle lunch doesn’t look amazingly appetising…..it spent the first seven miles strapped to my back 😂 All Low FOMMAP though so all good 👍🏻
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