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<blockquote data-quote="TorqPenderloin" data-source="post: 1420567" data-attributes="member: 211504"><p>I have the same issue if I take a break from exercising for more than 3-4 days. Fortunately, the problem goes away within 2-3 days after I start working out again.</p><p></p><p>I find that there's a strong correlation between glycogen storage and hyperglycemia after exercise. If I'm eating lot of carbs and not exercising my muscles are able to replenish their glycogen storage over that 3-4 day break. After I start running again for 2-3 days my glycogen storage becomes depleted.</p><p></p><p>What does that mean in layman's terms? When I eat lots and don't exercise, the glucose in my blood has nowhere to go so it either gets stored as fat or my blood sugar rises. When I regulate my eating and exercise frequently, that glucose can get stored (as glycogen) in my muscles which acts almost as a buffer for my blood sugar levels.</p><p></p><p>If you're running 2 miles/day, try to be consistent about running for 4-5 days in a row and keep an eye on how many carbs you eat. I wouldn't be surprised if the problem goes away after that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TorqPenderloin, post: 1420567, member: 211504"] I have the same issue if I take a break from exercising for more than 3-4 days. Fortunately, the problem goes away within 2-3 days after I start working out again. I find that there's a strong correlation between glycogen storage and hyperglycemia after exercise. If I'm eating lot of carbs and not exercising my muscles are able to replenish their glycogen storage over that 3-4 day break. After I start running again for 2-3 days my glycogen storage becomes depleted. What does that mean in layman's terms? When I eat lots and don't exercise, the glucose in my blood has nowhere to go so it either gets stored as fat or my blood sugar rises. When I regulate my eating and exercise frequently, that glucose can get stored (as glycogen) in my muscles which acts almost as a buffer for my blood sugar levels. If you're running 2 miles/day, try to be consistent about running for 4-5 days in a row and keep an eye on how many carbs you eat. I wouldn't be surprised if the problem goes away after that. [/QUOTE]
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