hey guys, so i started biking to get back in shape and i've lost 30 lbs.

i was 149 when i started and i'm now 118lbs. i'm 5'7". I been biking for about a year now and I lost all the weight within the first six months. I haven't had much difficulty in keeping the weight off until the last month or so. I notice I been edging up a little on the scale and consequently I increased my cycling. I normally do about 150 miles a week (average 15mph) and now I am doing 200 miles a week. Keeping steady on the scale but still a few lbs heavier than I use to be. Couple of months ago I was 115-116 now I'm 118-120.

I notice that my appetite has increased. I'm having trouble staying away from the late night meals. I eat pretty healthy: rice cakes with peanut butter/avocado. cottage cheese with a dab of honey for snacks, lean protein and leafy greens for dinner. But I been craving more carbs and having trouble staying away from a few pieces of bread.

is this increase in apetite due to something i'm lacking in nutrition? or is my metabolism slowing down a bit now that it's use to the increased exercise? any ideas.

i'm 38 by the way.