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Cyclists, like any other type of athlete, need to have a breakfast that is both satisfying and able to fulfill their needs. Besides drinking alot of water due to sweating, you also need to protect your organs with food. There are some foods you could eat for breakfast that will help you to go the distance. You will also see weight loss and more muscle building as well.

Carbohydrates are a must. You need this for energy, since most cyclists ride for over 50 miles when participating in marathons, and the trainings are just as hard. Always stay with whole-wheat varieties instead of the refined flour ones. The refined flour carbohydrates make your blood sugar rise, and then crash. This leads to to a tired, sluggish feeling, not the thing you want when you have to win. some great choices would be oatmeal. If you do not like oatmeal, try some cereal like Cheerios, Total, or Bran Chex. These cereals keep you feeling fuller longer because they have alot of fiber. Fiber takes longer to digest so you do not feel hungry as quickly. It is great for losing weight, or just maintaining weight. whole-wheat toast or bagels are some other great choices. Instead of regular jelly with sugar, try the sugar free kind. You could also use low-fat butter as a topping. If you are like me, you cannot eat toasted food without a topping.

Protein is as important as carbohydrates. Protein helps to keep your concentration sharp, and it is also good for building muscle and burning calories. Scrambled eggs are a great choice, but you could make eggs any way that you like them. Peanut butter is one of my favorite protein foods, because it tastes just as good as any junk food. This, like fiber, keeps you feeling full a long time as well. Peanut butter is nice because you could eat it any time of day, not only in the morning. You could add protein and carbohydrates together. Try some almonds with oatmeal. Add peanut butter to toast. If you do not want to eat a whole meal, you could try the Power Bar line of foods. I like the new Powergel. It is quick and easy to eat, perfect for when you are on the go. Protein shakes are another great choice.

Dairy is the last building block. I am a strong believer in yogurt. It helps to keep you regular, and this also makes you build muscle. Milk is the perfect choice for this. The only way I could drink milk is with cereal. I am funny that way, but one glass is all you need to train or to compete.

I hope my tips gave a good indication of power food for you, because you are what you eat.

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