Thank you everyone for the great suggestions/information! Nanci, yes it seems like I'm not recoverying which was the initial reason for my question. However, I'm not riding that much; maybe a 25 and a 40 each week with a 6 mile walk/jog in there once a week and then some odds and ends running around w/my kids. I don't think I should have such an issue but think it is related to the fact that I'm not eating that much while trying to drop the last 6 pounds. I'm going to try the chocolate milk thing today as my ride begins/ends at a grocery and I can easily run in there after I load my bike and 'experiment'.

Again, thank you everyone SO much!

Tracy