I love the concept and appreciate your many levels of expertise. My puzzle is that I am trying to figure out the right nutrition for endurance events - triathlon, distance biking, back packing (planning to do the Grand Canyon next year as part of the 830 mile Arizona Trail.) I had RNY 7 months ago and am goal weight. I still cannot eat much at any given time and struggle to get in enough calories to maintain training. I love Intermittant Fasting (16:), but I have given that up in order to spread more caloric intake throughout the day. I specifically would like to know what works well right before an event and during an event, or between stages (such as Triathlon). It needs to be easily digestable, but not so high in carbs that I end up dumping. Tomorrow I am doing a bike ride and then a swim. I am going to try a bowl of oatmeal and a protein smoothie about an hour before the ride, and then have a protein shake before the swim. Any other suggestions would be very welcome. PS: I am also an RN and very much into healthy, lifestyle nutrition.