You know, bottom line is this, calories in have to be less than calories out to lose weight. This is the modern dilema. We have never had this much food to eat in our history as a species.
I've been eating vegetarian with a high carbohydrate diet. I've lost weight. My wife is getting frustrated with having me prepare my own food while the family eats her good cooking. This is the reason I was overweight. She says I have a problem with portion control. This is true. If you ate her cooking you'd be looking for ways to take a little off too! She is a very good cook.
So, we've reached a little deal, I am going to eat her cooking and not make her upset and she'll prepare less and help me with portion control. I am going to try this for six months and still ride as hard as I have been and see if I can keep the weight off. If I can then good for me and where I get to sleep! If not, I'll just have to get my jaw wired shut!