Quote Originally Posted by limewave View Post
It is my understanding, according to my nutritionist, that I should maintain a 1500-1600 calorie a day diet regardless of my activity. But that if I am to be working out for 90 minutes or more, that I should add some nutrition (like a gu packet) during that session--not another meal.
This is what drives me crazy about so many "experts". If you ride hard for 90 minutes, you can easily burn well over 1,000 kcal. There's no reason that doesn't justify another reasonable-sized meal. And then we blame ourselves for straying because we "lack willpower". :

(Note for anyone following my blog: I know that's not what's going on for my current insanity; that's just a personal issue...)