Tracking and measuring is the only way that I can stay half-way honest with myself where this is concerned. Otherwise I become the Queen of De' Nial

Becky, I also "eat" those calories that I consume in the first hour after a really big bike ride. The nutritionist today set me up with a target calorie number to shoot for on regular exercise days so I don't even have to think about "net" calories. Really long ride days don't come that often so didn't enter into our equation. She did approve of that approach however.

At least she strongly approved of my hearty breakfast approach! I wondered if she would think that a bit much but she said it was spot-on as my largest meal of the day. I've noted that some here have started adding veggies to the mix, I might have to eventually try that.