dieting and low on energy
01-18-10, 01:26 PM
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dieting and low on energy
trying to take off about 20 lbs, but damn it really affects cycling performance
i got passed by EVERYBODY on the WB bridge today
what's a food that's really good for energy?
i got passed by EVERYBODY on the WB bridge today
what's a food that's really good for energy?
01-18-10, 09:25 PM
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Are you trying to lose weight rapidly? That will make it harder to stay strong. Perhaps you should settle for a pound/week?
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You still need to keep up a decent calorie intake. I am not a dietician or vegetarian, but you can eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and still keep losing weight. There are days that it really doesn't matter that I ate a perfect diet for days to weeks in advance and I still had low energy output that day.
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01-18-10, 10:12 PM
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Its Freakin HammerTime!!!
I raced Sunday and got SMOKED becuase I was too light on calories and carbs. Then again, I probably just got smoked because I suck?
the latter. Was fun tho....
the latter. Was fun tho....
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what did you eat the morning you raced?
I tried to race in Central Park a few hours after eating (lol) ...an apple for breakfast---old ladies using walkers were passing me.
I usually pass people on hills---but they always over take me on the downhills 'cause I'm a wuss re: downhill speed
I tried to race in Central Park a few hours after eating (lol) ...an apple for breakfast---old ladies using walkers were passing me.
I usually pass people on hills---but they always over take me on the downhills 'cause I'm a wuss re: downhill speed
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i'm trying to lose 20 lbs, by any means necessary, and I had a great week, but when I went out for a ride, I was shocked at how weak I was---my whole body was aching for food---an experience I've never had.
usually I pass about 89% in the park or on bridges (especially uphill) but I got seriously smoked on Saturday
usually I pass about 89% in the park or on bridges (especially uphill) but I got seriously smoked on Saturday
01-19-10, 07:22 AM
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i'm trying to lose 20 lbs, by any means necessary, and I had a great week, but when I went out for a ride, I was shocked at how weak I was---my whole body was aching for food---an experience I've never had.
usually I pass about 89% in the park or on bridges (especially uphill) but I got seriously smoked on Saturday
usually I pass about 89% in the park or on bridges (especially uphill) but I got seriously smoked on Saturday
Are you sure it was the diet and not just a bad day. I had a crappy swim today and have eaten properly for days. Just a crappy day and lack of mental motivation.
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Try cutting back on food in the evenings but eating enough in the morning before riding. If you're not fueled for your rides, you're pretty much wasting your time.
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