Hi Ladies.
Just wondering if any of you out there have the same issues. I am 46, relatively athletic 5'2 and weighing in around 155-160. My high school weight was anywhere from 140-150 and I've always been a size 12-14. So, here's the problem. Each "season" I committ to biking, I've always PUT on weight. Yes, some would say it's muscle but not really. The Buddha Belly suddenly appears and it pisses me off. I totally understand that it's probably what's in the diet. However...I just want to chow after riding 10 miles to work in the morning and 10 miles home in the afternoon in Boston...especially now when it's getting cold out. It's my first time trying the fall/winter riding. I can't seem to figure out the carb thing when I am very active. 2 years ago when I was out of work for 6 weeks after a bunionectomy, I went on South Beach and lost 20 pounds ( I had reached 175 prior to the operation). I can't fathom going on South Beach while I am riding 2-3 times a week to work.
Anyone else have the peri-menopausal metabolism and belly blues?

Lucky 13