Losing weight while maintaining energy for cycling

[Jiffer]

Is that you in your avatar? You look good. You don't need to lose any weight.

Oh, you're so sweet. Yes, that's me. I'm 5'9", so I already have my height going against me on climbs, I don't need any extra pounds to make it worse. I was about 6 pounds less a year ago and really felt good at that weight. All my clothes are tighter on me now and I just don't feel that I'm at my best weight.