Diet and cabohydrates

Question
I excersize 7 days a week (run 3 miles a day at a 9 minute mile, lifte weights 3 days a week for aproximatly 30-40 minutes, and take Yoga twice a week for an hour).  How many carbohydrates should I have in a day?  I seem to eat the bulk of my carbs in the morning for breakfast--cereal, non fat plain yogurt, banana, 1% milk, blueberries and flax seed.  I have low blood sugar and must eat before I excersize.  I've tried eating substantially less in the morning and falter about half way through my workout.  I'm 51, 5ft. 3in. and weight about 112-115 lbs.  I am starting to notice a very unpleasant "thickness through my middle and my thigh area.  This is very distrubing considering all the workout I do.  Thanks for any help you can give me.  Cheryle


Answer
Hello Cheryle!

    Thank you for your nutrition question. It sounds like you have a great exercise and eating plan going.  The following website will calculate how many carbohydrates you should be eating daily, just enter your information:  http://www.healthcalculators.org/calculators/carbohydrate.asp
   Since you are trying to lead a healthier lifestyle I would also suggest Juice Plus which is a whole food nutrition supplement that can help your body burn calories more efficiently.  It is made from fresh fruit and vegetables which are what the body needs to stay fit.  There is more information about it at http://www.juiceblend.com  Let me know what you think.

-George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist
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