Quote Originally Posted by luvgr8mnds View Post
I ride about 100 miles a week....am eating few carbs, little fat and have quit drinking alcohol...I STILL can't lose. So frustrating.

I keep hearing I should be lifting weights...Anyone in their late 40s have this issue. I need to lose about 15 or 20 pounds and more importantly about 10 percent fat.

Help?
Yes, I have that issue! I'm 48....I started to do more strength training this year finally (about 2-3 x per week). It is more funtional and core stuff, free weights...I see a PT once per week.

I admit my eating habits got somewhat worse at the same time, due to other things (work schedule, husband traveling for work which led to unplanned dinners and night time eating,etc.). But the upshot is that despite the strength stuff I have gained about 8#'s this year.

The good news is that I know I am stronger, and my upper body is not as spindly as it once was. I'm still a pear but a more balanced pear!

P.S. I am not ready to give up my wine either!!!!