Cyclists know the lighter they are the easier they climb and the faster they travel. But what do the pros do to reach their optimum weight?
I discovered this video on YouTube. It outlines 10 practical tips to lose weight; things we can all easily work into our daily routines.
I already do several of these things. I drink black coffee. I use electrolyte drinks on training rides. I regularly add mileage to my daily commutes. I am going to try delaying breakfast until after my morning commute, eat better on training rides and less during the evening.
I have a century coming up in 3 weeks, the Pacific Populaire, and would like to drop 5 pounds beforehand.
PedalWORKS 
Working on dropping about 50lbs by the end of the year I’m 265-70lbs would like to be about 215-20lbs, started in jan of 11′ at close to 400lbs and through a drastic lifestyle change I’ve dropped about 120lbs by changing my eating habits and taking up Thai boxing and cycling
That’s incredible.
Cycling can certainly do it. In fact, it is the reason I began cycling seriously over 30 years ago. My weight fluctuates but the more regularly I ride, the more I lose. Ten years ago, I weighed 225 pounds. Today, I am 170-175 pounds. My ideal weight is 165-170 but I have a difficult time maintaining it.
I liked the suggestions in the video. Things we can all do regardless what level of cyclist we are.
Good luck and keep pedalling.
Pingback: Training for the 2014 Pacific Populaire | PedalWORKS