I hate having to ask this, because I'm not sure this is a smart idea, but here goes...

I'm doing a weeklong bike trip in Colorado in just under three weeks. I've got the weight on my bike down as much as possible, I've been trying to do as much hill work and distance training as I can. I've got my equipment list looking pretty good. (Thanks to everyone for rain gear advice)

I'm still worried about the climbing. My new bike is a double, with a 13/29 on the rear, but I'm still scared. The only thing that I can think of is losing a few pounds off myself. I eat very well, very balanced. Tons of veggies, only whole grain carbs (nothing white - no potatoes, flour or rice) and actually, pretty low-carb - not by design, but I just don't eat alot of bread or pastas anyway, and low-fat -- no beef, pork, or fried anything. Oh - and very low dairy - one fat-free yogurt for breakfast, and that's about it. I've been building up lots of muscle in my legs, and I CERTAINLY don't want to lose any of that. So, with just over two weeks to go, any suggestions? I was thinking that just good clean eating might do it - only eat foods that are going to benefit my riding. Protein and veggies, minimizing fat too. Any other suggestions for getting a few pounds of fat off while maintaining muscle? My weight could come down quite a bit - it's gone up as my training has increased, but clothes fit the same, but I know there is still a little bit of fat, especially around my hips.

Help!!!!