I'm still on weightwatchers and also trying to balance fueling riding and burning calories to lose weight- 5 lbs to go!

I was not a big oatmeal fan until I returned to weightwatchers. I like it because it's relatively filling and not high in calories. I've gotten more fond of it since starting cycling. I'm gradually moving over to the quick cooking (not instant) oats, but don't have time for long cooking oats most of the time. I like to put some dried fruit, a little milk and little spoon of honey or brown sugar in it. Other breakfast that work for me are half a bagel with cream cheese and lox, or my favorite bread from the French bakery- pepper & onion, with a melted cheddar cheese (Kerry Gold Irish cheddar is my favorite!). Often, I also have half a banana. And in warmer weather, I like cottage cheese and fresh fruit.

Like Oakleaf, I need to add in snacks along the way after an hour or so, but am trying to rely as much as possible on "real" food (dried fruit, almonds etc), although I do take Luna bars because they are convenient. I haven't really used any other products - drinks, gels, etc. However I'm concerned about figuring out good choices for preventing heat exhaustion as it warms up- it was a problem as I got started riding last summer- but I think that's a topic that deserves its own thread.

Sharon