Test Drive of "Ride Your Way Lean" by Selene Yeager

[DonnaS]

I started with the electronic version, but found it hard to read the training plan tables on my e-reader. Sooo, ended up buying a hard copy of the book too.

[katluvr]

So how many days a week to you ride/train/or cross train with this plan?
Just curious. My problem is fitting in both biking and running

K

[Possegal]

Well your comments have helped with one decision - I'll go for the hard copy! Thanks.

[Shellyrides]

You ride 6 days a week. Some days shorter then others.

[Shellyrides]

Well I have been doing all the rides. Watching what I eat and my weight went up 8 lbs! As I really had not been riding much and my legs are sooooo sore. I am hoping this is just water weight from the increased work outs.

[Melalvai]

Maybe it was muscle!
The weight isn't important, whether it's water weight or muscle. Even if it was increased fat (unlikely), your heart & lungs are getting stronger from the exercise and that's more important.

[Rubylvr]

Count me in!! I am starting at 177 and want to get to 150-155. My goal is a piece of riding gear each 5 lbs, sexy jeans at the end,
and faster rims when I get to 155/150. Thanks all for the extra push!
Rubylvr

[Grits]

Well I have been doing all the rides. Watching what I eat and my weight went up 8 lbs! As I really had not been riding much and my legs are sooooo sore. I am hoping this is just water weight from the increased work outs.

Not participating, but cheering you all on! Don't get discouraged. It seems that whenever I have tried to lose weight in a healthy way, the scale doesn't seem to move for the longest time, but then, eventually, if you keep on doing the right thing (and really are careful about not underestimating calories and overestimating exercise), the weight starts coming off. I know you want to see results, but realize that you are in this for the long haul. Unless the program calls for you to weigh yourself at certain intervals, I would avoid weighing for a while. As far as the weight gain, you are probably right about your body holding on to fluids. Watch your salt intake and drink a lot of water. Good luck! I know it isn't easy.

[DonnaS]

Rubylvr, I like the idea of a piece of riding gear as a reward every 5 lbs! Think I'll adopt that idea, with a new pair of bike shoes and clipless pedals being my first two goals.
I'm down 1.6 lbs for the week, although that could be normal fluctuation. The hardest part of Selene's plan for me is doing the strengthening exercises after riding, but I know that they are probably a key step.
DonnaS

[Shellyrides]

Just had a major loss! Down to 316!

[Possegal]

I just got the book in the mail. Had one sent to my sister too. Now I need to get to reading and planning. I'll let you all know when I embark on the process.

[tealtreak]

Rubylvr, I like the idea of a piece of riding gear as a reward every 5 lbs! Think I'll adopt that idea, with a new pair of bike shoes and clipless pedals being my first two goals.
I'm down 1.6 lbs for the week, although that could be normal fluctuation. The hardest part of Selene's plan for me is doing the strengthening exercises after riding, but I know that they are probably a key step.
DonnaS

Hang in there with the strength training! It is key to staying injury free and having a higher ratio of muscle kicks up your metabolic rate! (:

[Rubylvr]

Weight down to 172.6 after a week. YEAH!! Really hitting the veggies hard and fruit too, along with always 2 glasses of water right before eating.
I feel really good, and motivated to make this a life change, not a diet. I turn 50 on Feb 4th, so my mantra has become " 150 by 50"! I am also
wanting to see if I can kick this one girls butt when we are out on hills!! She always gets to the top first, even though she is pretty heavy herself.
(No, I AM NOT COMPETITIVE)!!! Anywho, not going to drink beer this weekend and get back into that habit. The easy/hard day thing is really nice.
I think I was pushing myself WAY to much before which made me over eat. I am pretty hungry, but I really focus on how my body needs the good
nutrition I am giving it, and empty calories are just a big waste.

[shootingstar]

I turn 50 on Feb 4th, so my mantra has become " 150 by 50"!

It's a great personal mantra..losing 20 lbs. after Christmas..create some healthy bail-out choices. I find it hard at that time of year. Or make sure you do some snowsports.

[Rubylvr]

I am too unsocial to go to many parties, so there you have it; bail out strategy! Seriously, I know it will be tough, but I am determined.
The weather isn't usually awful here, and I don't mind riding in the rain, so here's hoping.