Riding to Lose Weight

[sundial]

90 minutes of cycling is the magic number for me. When I do the 30-40 mile rides x 4 a week, my weight drops. If it's under 20 miles, it seems to level off.

I also cut the fat in my diet and upped the carbs while still eating clean. I enjoy steamed rice and veggies, salmon, tuna, grainy breads and pastas. I also quit eating Sonic Blasts which helped (although I split it 4 ways with the puppers ) I noticed that as I become more fit, I start desiring nutrient dense foods over processed foods.

WW is a good start in learning portions and nutrition. You may need to increase the carbs though as you become proficient on the bike and you cycle longer distances. You see, when you're exercising regularly, all your neato engines in the body starts revving up and become more efficient. The engines also need more calories to work efficiently as you lose your weight. Skimping on carbs at that point is not a good thing.

We have many TE'ers who have lost significant amounts of weight and each one figured out what was best for his or her body through trial and error. I figured out mine this season, despite putting in many, many miles last year. For me it was simply cutting out alot of fat from the diet. I quit eating natural peanut butter.

Good luck and hope you become a member of the weight loss hall of fame.