Originally Posted by
Hydraulic
I've found that eating 2 pb&j sandwiches on wheat hamburger buns and 1 glass of OJ 45 mins before a ride helps out tremendously. During the ride, I'll just drink 2 36oz bottles of water. After, I'll make some pasta & add some sauce to help recover. I eat other foods during the rest period & the same day as riding, but I have noticed that if I stick to this schedule, I'll begin losing weight (1-1.5lbs per week goal). Keep up the good work and you'll notice a big difference in a few weeks!
2 pb&j's (even if on whole wheat) + Oj seems way too many calories to sustain a 45 minute workout. I bet you could cut that in half, probably even 1/4 and get the same results of being able to maintain a good energy level for that amount of time. I'm honestly not trying to offend you -that is not my intent. But if it is working for you keep at it!