Quote Originally Posted by DeniseGoldberg
If you're active, one packet of oatmeal isn't enough food to start the day! And if it's the pre-sweetened kind, the mix isn't good either. I'd recommend starting with regular oatmeal (it can still be quick to cook if you use your microwave) - and add some fresh or dried fruit to it as a starting point.

The Taco Bell burritos need to go too!

Also - you haven't mentioned what you are drinking. Are you drinking water?

There are some nutrition books that I really like that are geared for active people (and sanity as opposed to fads). They are Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, The Cyclist's Food Guide (also by Nancy Clark), and Liz Applegate's Eat Smart, Play Hard: Customized Food Plans for all Your Sports and Fitness Pursuits.

--- Denise

Sounds good. The oatmeal will be replaced with regular. I've used blueberry oatmeal for some time now. While its yummy, I knew it wasn't as good for me as the original.

Taco Bell burritos are my weakness. Quick, cheap, and delicious. Good for energy while riding but gives me terrible heartburn. I should listen to my body more when its 'angry' with me eating burritos.

On water, I drink at least 1 gallon of water while at work. My mouth is always dry for more water except when on the bike. I drink 1 quart during the ride and a protein shake afterwards, followed by more water.


I plan on using amazon to pick up the books you mentioned. Thank you for the response!