May/June Weight Management Challenge

[lovelygamer]

I would like to try this with you, if you don't mind. I have just starting making commitments to increase my cycling (I only commute now) and I'm far too heavy at 215. I would like to get to 210 by the end.

[Catrin]

I've that I retain water for 2 days after a significant workout or ride - and it takes 2 full rest days for my body to give that up. Have others noted this? It is frustrating, and it also makes it easy to become complacent (ohhhh, that 2 pounds is just water) about it all. Most of the time it is indeed true - but I hate to have to take 2 complete rest days to prove it.

I am wondering if perhaps I am getting too much salt or something that encourages my body to hold onto fluid for so long - but if this is a normal process then I won't worry about it.

[Crankin]

I notice the "water weight" gain only after very very long/hard/hilly rides. Sometimes in the heat. I also get it after eating salty, Asian food, which is the reason I no longer eat Japanese, Chinese, or Indian food more than 2-3 times a year now.
Finally back to 104 this morning. Not sure what was going on with my body, but the damage from my trip wasn't bad. I did do a lot of walking around, in addition to the hiking.