Quote Originally Posted by ny biker View Post
I agree. If you're gaining weight then focus on how much you're eating. I think it's fairly common to overestimate the amount of food you need for recovery after long rides.
Huge point here - I think most of the calories that should be cut to lose weight should come from your off bike fueling window. You need a good 300 - 500 calories within 30 minutes of riding, but beyond that - the extra slice of pizza and extra beer "because I rode today" is what is going to sabotage your weight loss efforts. Don't cut calories during your rides. Cut them after.

- MP (who knows what she needs to do to lose weight but just really doesn't care right now )