I am finding at age 45, it is getting harder and harder to shed the unwanted pounds. At 202 lbs and 6'2", I really want to be around 190 or so by say May 1 when the real good outdoor riding season gets here in New England. I figure I have lost about 7 lbs in 12 weeks, or just over 1/2 lb a week.

I've upped the cardio and weight training - fortunately for me, my office moved across the street from a gym and I can get more workouts in each week. One mistake I think I was making diet-wise was going too low with daily protein (maybe 70 grams avg) and I have upped that a little for a better balance of protein/carbs/fats.

Oh - less beer probably helps a little too :-)

Other than that, it's sort of common sense and sticking to not a diet, but lifestyle changes that I hope I can stick with.

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