Originally Posted by webist
Seems like a lot of food for the number of miles ridden. My 12 mile rides are usually supported by a Spicy Hot V8 OR a banana OR 2 pieces of toast. I sometimes add a bagel if I am to ride an additional 12 - 15 miles. Lots of water. My downfall is evening snacking. I do too much of that. I did quit smoking 2 months ago after 42 years. That has added to the dieting challenge. So far though I have more or less held the line on substantial weight gain. At least I haven't needed to replace clothes.
Well, while I eat the buffet even if I only ride there and back directly (26 miles), I've usually been doing 40+ miles - as high as 76 in the past couple months.
I used to be really bad about evening snacks, but I've gotten a lot better at them - that's what the cheerios and cheks products are for.
I may well make other changes in my diet over time as others suggest, but I know I will not enjoy such a big change now and won't stick to it. So I'm focusing on making the best of what I already do. AFTER I do that, I may make other changes over time.
Bob