Too much talk... I'm not the least bit sympathetic.

Here's how it works. In cycling, you have to sacrifice and suffer to improve. That means doing sprints when you don't feel like it - improves both power and recovery time. Doing hills over and over again to become a stronger climber. Putting in long days just to maintain base fitness.

Then there's the off-the-bike exercise for core and upper body. It's all work - it's what the body needs.

If you're over 50 - this discipline is even more important than it was 30 years ago...


But we whine like babies because we need to eat junk food or drink alcohol regularly. Nonsense.

You're in the supermarket and the "snack" aisle calls out to you. Hum the old 60's tune "walk on by"... and head to the produce aisle for snack foods.

Wife bringing home junk food? Let her know that a new fit sheriff is now in town.

You see a plate of sugar and fat-laden cookies. Try this. WALK PAST IT.

Someone offers you goodies at the company Christmas party. Say "No, thanks." and go get a glass of water.

Think of your gullet as your gas tank - don't pour sugar or fat into it. Eat an apple, for goodness sakes.


Whew...I feel better. You can resume your whining now.