I needed to do something real about fitness & diet, so I started the body for life challenge. I think I'm following it appropriately, but now that the warm weather is arriving I'd like to start moving into more cycling and less short cardio sessions.

My success on the plan has been muscle building and a lower percent body fat. (Almost 5% body fat lost thru week 9) I've lost inches here & there, but my total weight hasn't moved. I really want to drop 20 lbs ~ get back to a weight that I was comfortable at years ago.

I don't know how to fuel the weight loss - or what to change vs. what I'm doing now. (Historically the only time I've lost wieght is when I was sick and had no appetite - coincidentally it was also an illness that shot my weight up in the first place.) I'm currently eating 5-6 meals a day, balance of lean protein, mostly whole wheat carbs or fruit, and veggies. I'm exercizing 6 days a week, half weight training & half cardio or cycling.

My summer cycling goals:
Move up from the B17 40 mile group to the A19s at 60+. Our club is hosting their 2nd century - would really like to make a good effor there (saddle permitting) and to be conditioned for the Livestrong century at the end of the season.