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The problem is burning too much carbs/glycogen and not enough fat, since you body has an essentially unlimited supply of the latter. How? One step is to eat more fat and less carbs. That trains your body to burn more fat. This article also suggests pushing your limits on how far you can go without eating, as a way to train your body to need less. Another ...

As far as I know or heard about this... Yes, chocolate is good for ATP production. That is, without having to store fat. But, chocolate doesn't need to contain sugar, ok? The original chocolate is naturally sweet. Then, it is said that having always a bottle of water mixed with vinegar is great to recover strength as well as refreshing in heavy duty tasks. ...

I ride mornings in a fasted state and i believe it has helped, not just in terms of weight but also endurance. This type of exercise should not be high intensity just moderate. There is a scientific study that looked into this it was referenced in this NY Times blog article: ...

I believe the intensity level of training should be further considered; it's ok to take a walk first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, but an interval training session would probably be counter-productive.

I think you need more rest. It's easy to forget that you don't get fitter and stronger during exercise, but when your body recovers after exercise. I admire your motivation and the effort you're putting in, if you don't get enough rest in between exercise, it may actually take longer to get fit (and be more painful). By rest I mean whatever ordinary daily ...

Just keep at it. The human body is very adaptable and you'll soon get fitter. Don't worry too much about food and nutrition at the moment, that only matters when you're cycling at a competitive level, you just need to make sure you've had breakfast before you ride in the morning. Regardless of cycling/weight loss you should try and eat a healthy balanced ...

My commute is also ~15 miles. Certainly don't worry about that heart monitor (not for commuting at least). Try not to eat any processed flours (including bread!). My breakfast is whole oats soaked in milk with nuts, berries, and whatever else you fancy. For the ride home it's important to get that same carb boost before you ride home (I eat 300-400 calories ...