Test without carbs

[stephanie56]

I have my level one test coming up and I am only allowed minimal carbohydrates for medical reasons right now – I know not exactly an ideal scenario. Luckily the worst of the switch is over after 4 weeks but nevertheless I am very worried how I can make it through that test without carbs/sugar. Does anybody have any advice or any ideas?

[tacticaltimmy]

Re: Test without carbs

See if the Instructors would allow an alternate testing date. If carbs are a problem, I would imagine the energy expenditure you’ll go through will be worse than taking carbs in.

[don]

Re: Test without carbs

quote stephanie56:

I have my level one test coming up and I am only allowed minimal carbohydrates for medical reasons right now – I know not exactly an ideal scenario. Luckily the worst of the switch is over after 4 weeks but nevertheless I am very worried how I can make it through that test without carbs/sugar. Does anybody have any advice or any ideas?

My 2 pesos: IMO, “minimal carbohydrates for medical reasons” doesn’t give enough info for conjecture/conclusion – even if one of us on here reading your post knows exactly what your level one test will consist of AND is a legit doctor, he/she knows nothing about you, your medical condition(s), and how “ready” you are for the test, and exactly what you mean when you say “minimal carbohydrates” (what’s “minimal”?).

“make it through the test without carbs/sugar” suggests to me ZERO carbs/sugar which basically means to me that the only thing you can have is Water – is that what you mean to say? If so, what about afterwards? How are you going to replenish everything you use/burn during the test (or any physical activity for that matter)?

I would strongly recommend talking to the health care professional who is currently treating you and run things by him/her.

[jjbklb]

Re: Test without carbs

There are a number of complex carbs that you may be able to use:

Carbohydrates are organic compounds in tissues or food that can be broken down to be one of the main sources of energy for humans or animals. Classified as simple or complex, carbohydrates are mainly starches and sugars.

Simple carbohydrates consist of only one or two sugars and include foods such as white flour and fructose.
Complex carbohydrates consist of three or more sugars and they are fiber-rich.
Common Complex Carbohydrates
Dairy

Low fat yogurt
Skim milk
Nuts, Seeds and Legumes

Lentils
Kidney beans
Chick peas
Split peas
Soy beans
Pinto beans
Soymilk
Whole Grain Breads and Pastas

Breads and pastas made with the whole grains listed below provide more fiber resulting in feeling full sooner, and longer.
Whole Grains

Buckwheat
Brown rice
Corn
Wheat
Barley
Oats
Sorghum
Quinoa
Fruits and Vegetables

Potatoes
Tomatoes
Onions
Okra
Dill pickles
Carrots
Yams
Strawberries
Peas
Radishes
Beans
Broccoli
Spinach
Green beans
Zucchini
Apples
Pears
Cucumbers
Asparagus
Grapefruit
Prunes
Consuming Complex Carbohydrates
Consuming carbohydrates is important to ensuring the body has what it needs to operate at peak performance.

Here are some examples of the reasons to consume complex carbohydrates rather than their simple counterparts:

Keep the body fueled for an extended period of time

[sugapablo]

Re: Test without carbs

And you passed with flying colors. 🙂

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