Originally Posted by
DMC707
Your body becomes very efficient at steady state aerobic exercise like cycling as well .
Not really. Measured cycling efficiency varies over a narrow range from about 20 to 25% net, with increased efficiency at higher outputs.
So they (who's they?-- i dont know). say that you need to shake things up with periodic shorter bursts of anaerobic activity (intervals) , and strength training along with tryin to figure out what you need to put in your cake hole besides cake.
You just need to exercise "enough" relative to what you eat.
With cycling at a recreational pace only good for 25 Calories / mile that can be a lot.
I think 6 hours a week of riding is a minimum to be in OK shape, 10 to be in good shape. Greg LeMond and Connie Carpenter agree on the 10 hours a week.
Meal frequency, lots of small meals, eating more essential fats - it can all drive a sane person bananas
Eat when you get hungry. Only eat enough to be sated 30 minutes after the last bite, going back for seconds and even thirds when you guess wrong.
More protein provides longer lasting satiety so the calorie count which goes with that is lower. I cook a few pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs at the beginning of each week and package 4-6oz portions in cling wrap so that's convenient.
Simple.
Add extra food when you get too thin, noting that medical doctors' definition is far past where co-workers tell you to eat a donut.