Originally Posted by
Machka
To lose weight drop the amount of calories you're consuming to 2500 per day ... keep the good food, lose the junk food.
For energy ... how much are you drinking each day? And especially while you're riding?
Also, how much sleep are you getting each night?
First thanks for the responses. Some more details:
I usually eat about 500 calories (all carbs) in the morning 1/2 hour before a ride. Then after the ride I eat at least 1000 calories high in protein and carbs. Whenever I step up the intensity I get very tired and will nap for 1-2 hours out of exhaustion. I then stay hungry and tired throughout the day and end up eating a lot of junk food just for the carbs. On my rides I drink plenty of water but don't consume any calories. Would consuming calories on the ride help prevent my crashing? I stay hydrated throughout the day.
I get about 6 hours of sleep a night, which seems to be enough.