Comments on: What should a commuter eat?

By: lokeey

lokeey — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:41:17 +0000

Commute to work:
1 egg over hard on a multi-grain muffin with cheese and Canadian bacon and fruit.
1 cup of water and 2 cups of coffee
Commute Home:
Lots of water throughout the day and then I snack on kashi cereal and some watemelon or other fruit (carb load) 45 mins to an hour before I head home for the day.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:51:02 +0000

I tryed the cookies they are great thanks

By: Elyse

Elyse — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:08:28 +0000

I drink an orange juice with 2-3 pieces of bread (real bread,not the supermarket kind), whole-weat six-grain, one piece with peanut butter the other with maple butter (the maple will be skipped for peanut butter soon).

When I get at work I get my two coffees and my home-made cookies

Which I suggest to anyone (they’re easy to make and good for a cyclist)
3 cups of flakes (mix up many kinds)
1 cup of dark chocolate chips
1 cup of raisins – cranberries – whatever
1 cup of dried coconut (no sugar preferably)
1 cup of nuts

Then batter 1 cup of oil (sunflower or else) with 1 cup of sugar, add 3 eggs one at a time (Beaten), 2 tsp vanilla, half a cup of water. Add 1.5 cup of flour (whole-wheat) to half a cup of cocoa and 2 tsp of baking soda.

Mix to first part… they’re 1/3 cup each, put on a baking sheet and voila, around 20 minutes at 350F.

You can exchange any similar ingredient for another similar ingredient usually… (dry, fruits, fats, etc.). Not as sugary as store cookies… …:: enjoy ::…

By: Teknohed

Teknohed — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:22:46 +0000

3 tbsp of Chunky Peanut Butter
12oz Glass of Orange Juice (w/ calcium and pulp)
1 Banana

The Orange Juice gives me a quick burst of energy to help my tired body through initial burn the grueling early morning sleepiness. Then the Banana kicks with some energy for the mid-ride burn. And the slow burning Peanut Butter provides just enough to see me through to the end of my ride. This can usually give me a good 1.5 to 2 hours of ride time provided I take enough water with me. I usually pack a protein bar just in case I’ve got a lot of hills or a head wind. I should also mention that I take Green Tea pills…which have some caffeine…this helps take the edge off as I am NOT a morning person.

By: Roadrash

Roadrash — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:07:40 +0000

I eat oatmeal and a bagel before I leave, then a banana fruit bar when I get to work.I Find If I don’t eat before leaving I’m very hungry before I arrive at work.I eat Small snakes like fruit or cheese and crackers all day long,this will keep your metabolism running high all day.Just a plain turkey sandwich for lunch then I eat a small dinner. I’ve been cummuting for 15 years and I never drive a car,and I’m the most fit person I know.I’ve never been afraid to eat on the ride in if I can’t get food in me before I leave.To much caffinee is not good pre-ride, it’s better to wait untill you get to work,besides if the ride doesn’t wake you up,then you need real help.

By: Tim Grahl

Tim Grahl — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:24:39 +0000

Thanks for all the chastisement and advice… this morning I tried to eat a decent breakfast before heading out and I definitely feel better this morning.

I went with two pieces of toast, one with apple butter and one with peanut butter. Then a package of instant oatmeal (sorry Mike in Florida, i’ve tried the real oats and can’t stand them!) and now that I’m at work I’m gonna start on my big thermos of coffee!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:09:51 +0000

I eat at least two bowls of cereal before I head out. My commute takes about an hour and a half so I need the fuel. On rides home on days that I ate light for one reason or another I really feel it. I get really sluggish and the ride becomes a drag.

By: Mike in Florida

Mike in Florida — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:44:11 +0000

I start my morning with a bowl of oatmeal. Not that nasty slimy instant oatmeal—good old fashioned oats cooked on the stove. It only takes 10 minutes or so. Why anyone would eat the instant stuff is beyond me. I HATED oatmeal until I tried the old fashioned. Chewy, substantial, and mixed with some brown sugar and cinnamon it’s a delicious way to start the day. My commute is long, so when I get to work I have a meal replacement drink with milk to get some protein and carbs in for recovery. I eat 6-7 times a day, two or three of which are protein shakes or MRPs. Lunch is usually grilled chicken, brown rice, and broccoli(sometimes it’s a natural peanut butter sandwich on oat bread, with a cup of plain nonfat yogurt and an apple). Dinner is usually the chicken/rice/veggie thing, but sometimes it’s a steak and potato. Not very exciting diet, I know, But my POOPS are awesome.

By: Warren T

Warren T — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:03:02 +0000

I’ve never been a big breakfast eater. Honesty, my morning routine starts with a mocha latte with whipped cream for my morning alternative fuel. Once I get to the office, I hate to admit, I down a sports water and then once I’ve cooled down a couple frosted pop-tarts and a bag of M&M’s along with another cup or two of coffee. Mmmmm. Healthy.

By: Dan O

Dan O — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:57:22 +0000

Cheerios, banana and orange juice will usually get me the 17 miles to work. Once I arrive, I wolf down a Clif Bar or peanut butter and jelly sandwich – the old standby.

I eat a big lunch – more like a dinner really. Then afternoon snack of fruit, pretzels and another Clif Bar – for the 17 miles back home.

When I arrive home, eat a normal sized dinner with the family. Then sometimes popcorn or some other snack that night.

When I ride 4 – 5 days a week (136 – 170 miles), I’m amazed how much I can eat and not gain weight.