Alpine... we discussed this recently in my "no carbs after five" thread... which I was unable to "scientifically" do with consitency.

As for the exercise early thing, you do need to find what works for you as Han says.

However,
- a glass of cool water (or other cold drink) first thing in the morning will lift your metabolism.
- exercising - light aerobic - for 30-40mins in the morning lifts your metabolism.
- by not eating breakfast til 20-30 mins you encourage your body to utilise stored energy
- by eating breakfast and not skipping it, you lift your meatbolism.

If you lift your metabolism first thing in the morning, you will burn more energy all day, so if this morning regimen works for you, then you will likely have quicker success with weight loss.

Pooks, congrats on the weight loss, and I suggest if you want to bike first thing before brekky, eat something light before the ride, and have a bigger morning tea...