A little frustrated

[Reesha]

I agree completely, goldfinch. Diet has a stronger influence. My issue is that when I train hard, it's like I lose all sense of how much to eat and when. For that reason I am going to see a nutritionist to find out how much I should really be eating on days when I am riding 25 miles plus. There is almost too much conventional wisdom out there to make sense of it all. I have a hard time listening to my body too-- it sends me mixed messages!

[clbikerchick]

My caloric intake is definitely my problem. I really need to cut the mt dew in the morning and sweets. I tell myself I need the "extra" calories after riding, but I need to make sure they are good foods, not the junk I'm used to. I am very picky, but am trying to eat more fruits and vegetables. I have a 6 yr old boy and twins girls who will be 4 in November, and I knew once the girls got older, I would start to gain weight because I wouldn't be chasing them all over the house anymore. Looks like I was right!

[Reesha]

Perhaps you could find a new way to be active with them! Do they have balance bikes?

There was a family at the boarding school where I used to live that would take a walk together daily. I don't have children, but I always thought it was particularly special

[westtexas]

You also have to keep in mind that your weight might not change. If you are already thin but not in shape, those pounds might not come off. I have always been thin as well, but not in shape. I bike 20 miles a day to and from work and then put about 100 miles a week on my other bike. I eat fairly well (I slip now and then). I weigh exactly the same now as I did in February when I started. The difference is, I'm mostly muscle at this point, especially my legs. And my clothes do fit better. It took a while though - it probably wasn't until about 5 months into it that I really noticed any difference at all.

Good luck and be patient, it'll happen

[RubyTuesday]

I am glad I am not the only one frustrated by the lack of weight loss. I am not a huge food fan, but I do eat. I am not anorexic or anything. I think all of this is compounded by taking insulin (type one diabetes), low thyroid (family thing),age and gaining muscle under my fat! I have been biking about 5 days a week and working out hard, eating less but more carbs and I have not lost one single pound.

[clbikerchick]

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement! I will try and be patient(not my strong suit) and see what happens!

[Gulf_Coast_Lady]

Hi! I have been riding for just over a month, usually 3 times a week (total of 50-75 miles/week), with no weight loss. However I do notice that some of my pants are fitting better, being just a *wee bit looser at the waist. I think it could be, as WestTexas said, that some of the tummy fat is going away and being replaced with muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat, is my understanding. (I'm 45 yrs. old, 5'6" and 150-153lbs, depending on the day/hour.