Test Drive of "Ride Your Way Lean" by Selene Yeager

[Shellyrides]

I am giving this book a 15 week test drive. I will be starting with the plan "Big Weight Loss" on Monday. If any one wants to join me or have tried this your self please join in.

[DonnaS]

I'll join you. I've read this book several times but in all fairness, haven't followed her plan. I'll have to adapt it to the trainer soon though, as the weather is turning lots colder here.
Donna S

[Aromig]

I'll join. I think I'll have to do just about all of the weekday rides on the trainer -- there are quite a few one hour rides and with an hour long commute each way, I leave the house for work before dark and get home after dark and I just don't feel comfortable riding in the dark that long. I'm game to try it though! I'll have to stock up on videos or something since I find just 30 minutes on the trainer painful!

I read this book on my ipad while recovering from an injury (when I couldn't ride). I'll break it out this weekend and skim it again so I'll be ready on Monday.

[Shellyrides]

OK , first day. Liking the rest day! LOL, my weight in is 320lbs. My bike is ready and I picked up a trainer off of CL for $30. I have a gym membership so bring on tomorrow.

[tulip]

Just to clarify, the name of the book is Ride Your Way Lean. Focus on *lean* and fit instead of *thin*. Semantics to some but an important distinction for many of us, including, I would guess, Ms. Yeager.

It's a good book and a very doable program. I tried the century schedule but got side tracked. I wish you much success!

[Shellyrides]

Just to clarify, the name of the book is Ride Your Way Lean. Focus on *lean* and fit instead of *thin*. Semantics to some but an important distinction for many of us, including, I would guess, Ms. Yeager.

It's a good book and a very doable program. I tried the century schedule but got side tracked. I wish you much success!

Ugg I will see if I can fix that! thanks for the heads up!

[DonnaS]

I ignored the total rest day and did a leisurely two-hour ride this afternoon. It got up to 77 today, and we won't have many more days like this in ND until spring! My starting weight is 143 (ten pounds more than I was just a year ago) so I'm doing the "Lose a dress size or more" routine.

Donna S.

[Aromig]

I'm enjoying that today is a rest day ....because my bike is in the shop :-) Here's hoping they finish it today (they think they might) or I'm likely in the gym on a spin bike tomorrow.

[Elphaba]

I have never heard of the plan. Can someone give me the jist of it?

[Shellyrides]

I have never heard of the plan. Can someone give me the jist of it?

It is a book that has a set of plans to help you get lean. Also In top riding shape! it does not have a set food plan but helps you under stand what and when to eat to get the most out of your work outs.You can get the book in soft cover or a ebook.

[Shellyrides]

So good so far. 1 hour ride with 30 min weight training.

[Possegal]

I'd like to try this too, though am too overwhelmed with life right now. First I will start with deciding if I want to buy the book, or start down the electronic reader path. I'll be following along with this thread though. Thanks for starting it!

(sometimes I think I make life harder than I need to) :)

[tealtreak]

[QUOTE=Possegal;660128]I'd like to try this too, though am too overwhelmed with life right now. First I will start with deciding if I want to buy the book, or start down the electronic reader path. I'll be following along with this thread though. Thanks for starting it!

Selene is my fav inspirational athlete- she is amazing- down to earth and "real"...her blog is online and in bicycling magazine:
http://bicycling.com/blogs/fitchick/2012/10/09/the-superhero-inside/

Good luck to all you ladies with this! If I remember correctly, the best part of this book (and all her writing) is the focus on having fun!

[Shellyrides]

[QUOTE=Possegal;660128]

Selene is my fav inspirational athlete- she is amazing- down to earth and "real"...her blog is online and in bicycling magazine:
http://bicycling.com/blogs/fitchick/2012/10/09/the-superhero-inside/

Good luck to all you ladies with this! If I remember correctly, the best part of this book (and all her writing) is the focus on having fun!

Thank you for the link!

[Shellyrides]

I'd like to try this too, though am too overwhelmed with life right now. First I will start with deciding if I want to buy the book, or start down the electronic reader path. I'll be following along with this thread though. Thanks for starting it!

(sometimes I think I make life harder than I need to) :)

I love to have the book in hand and a highlighter ready. I have already highlighted some of the best parts and important info.

[DonnaS]

I started with the electronic version, but found it hard to read the training plan tables on my e-reader. Sooo, ended up buying a hard copy of the book too.

[katluvr]

So how many days a week to you ride/train/or cross train with this plan?
Just curious. My problem is fitting in both biking and running

K

[Possegal]

Well your comments have helped with one decision - I'll go for the hard copy! Thanks. :)

[Shellyrides]

You ride 6 days a week. Some days shorter then others.

[Shellyrides]

Well I have been doing all the rides. Watching what I eat and my weight went up 8 lbs! As I really had not been riding much and my legs are sooooo sore. I am hoping this is just water weight from the increased work outs.

[Melalvai]

Maybe it was muscle!
The weight isn't important, whether it's water weight or muscle. Even if it was increased fat (unlikely), your heart & lungs are getting stronger from the exercise and that's more important.

[Rubylvr]

Count me in!! I am starting at 177 and want to get to 150-155. My goal is a piece of riding gear each 5 lbs, sexy jeans at the end,
and faster rims when I get to 155/150. Thanks all for the extra push!
Rubylvr

[Grits]

Well I have been doing all the rides. Watching what I eat and my weight went up 8 lbs! As I really had not been riding much and my legs are sooooo sore. I am hoping this is just water weight from the increased work outs.

Not participating, but cheering you all on! Don't get discouraged. It seems that whenever I have tried to lose weight in a healthy way, the scale doesn't seem to move for the longest time, but then, eventually, if you keep on doing the right thing (and really are careful about not underestimating calories and overestimating exercise), the weight starts coming off. I know you want to see results, but realize that you are in this for the long haul. Unless the program calls for you to weigh yourself at certain intervals, I would avoid weighing for a while. As far as the weight gain, you are probably right about your body holding on to fluids. Watch your salt intake and drink a lot of water. Good luck! I know it isn't easy.

[DonnaS]

Rubylvr, I like the idea of a piece of riding gear as a reward every 5 lbs! Think I'll adopt that idea, with a new pair of bike shoes and clipless pedals being my first two goals.
I'm down 1.6 lbs for the week, although that could be normal fluctuation. The hardest part of Selene's plan for me is doing the strengthening exercises after riding, but I know that they are probably a key step.
DonnaS

[Shellyrides]

Just had a major loss! Down to 316!

[Possegal]

I just got the book in the mail. Had one sent to my sister too. Now I need to get to reading and planning. I'll let you all know when I embark on the process. :)

[tealtreak]

Rubylvr, I like the idea of a piece of riding gear as a reward every 5 lbs! Think I'll adopt that idea, with a new pair of bike shoes and clipless pedals being my first two goals.
I'm down 1.6 lbs for the week, although that could be normal fluctuation. The hardest part of Selene's plan for me is doing the strengthening exercises after riding, but I know that they are probably a key step.
DonnaS

Hang in there with the strength training! It is key to staying injury free and having a higher ratio of muscle kicks up your metabolic rate! (:

[Rubylvr]

Weight down to 172.6 after a week. YEAH!! Really hitting the veggies hard and fruit too, along with always 2 glasses of water right before eating.
I feel really good, and motivated to make this a life change, not a diet. I turn 50 on Feb 4th, so my mantra has become " 150 by 50"! I am also
wanting to see if I can kick this one girls butt when we are out on hills!! She always gets to the top first, even though she is pretty heavy herself.
(No, I AM NOT COMPETITIVE)!!! Anywho, not going to drink beer this weekend and get back into that habit. The easy/hard day thing is really nice.
I think I was pushing myself WAY to much before which made me over eat. I am pretty hungry, but I really focus on how my body needs the good
nutrition I am giving it, and empty calories are just a big waste.

[shootingstar]

I turn 50 on Feb 4th, so my mantra has become " 150 by 50"! It's a great personal mantra..losing 20 lbs. after Christmas..create some healthy bail-out choices. I find it hard at that time of year. Or make sure you do some snowsports.

[Rubylvr]

I am too unsocial to go to many parties, so there you have it; bail out strategy! Seriously, I know it will be tough, but I am determined.
The weather isn't usually awful here, and I don't mind riding in the rain, so here's hoping.

[Slowspoke]

ok, I just downloaded the book. I am large, soft and unmotivated right now! I promise to set my bike on the trainer and get started by tomorrow! I'll need the push ladies!

[Slowspoke]

Ok I am reading the book and my bike is on the trainer. Baby steps!

[Wasp]

I'm in!
Just bought my bike trainer yesterday, and ordered the book tonight.
I'm good with being lean, I have no desire to be "skinny".

[tealtreak]

Ok I am reading the book and my bike is on the trainer. Baby steps!


Hang in there we are cheering for you !!- It may help to try to get outside ASAP... my take on biking (skiing, kayaking etc...) for fitness is that it is SO FUN you become addicted and would do it even if it wasn't good for your health and weight (: When I am stuck inside I think about my fav trails for motivation (: Another trick might be videos of places you want to ride in the future for that kick...(:

[tealtreak]

I'm in!
Just bought my bike trainer yesterday, and ordered the book tonight.
I'm good with being lean, I have no desire to be "skinny".

good luck- Amen to that sentiment- there are days I think if I have one more anorexic patient I am going to personally burn Hollywood....

[Slowspoke]

I'd love to get outside but it's dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home. It's also hovering around 40 deg. Brrr It should warm up on Sat and I WILL ride outside then!


side note grrrr...someone took my yogurt from the fridge at work. That and PMS could get someone hurt LOL

[Melalvai]

I'd love to get outside but it's dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home.
With plenty of lights, night rides are a lot of fun.
I agree with you that cold rides just aren't fun.
I hope you catch your yogurt thief.