Originally Posted by
bbbean
First things first - congrats on the weight loss.
I reduced carbs (around 100g/day) and calories, changed behaviors, and increased exercise to go from 325 to 165. Once I hit my goal weight, I adopted a strategy of increasing carb consumption right before and immediately after a ride (varies with the intensity of the ride), and maintaining a low carb diet the rest of the day. That's worked since 2013, allows me to race with some modest success, and keep my weight within 5 lbs of my goal weight.
Crux of the matter was to make small adjustments, give my body time to adjust, and figure out what worked for my metabolism and needs.
BB
This is sort of what I'm looking for. Real experience. I'm still making changes as I go forward. I just want to avoid bonking without gaining weight. I've still got some MENTAL work ahead as I'm stuck on numbers associated with weight. Not the healthy side alone. In other words, I still think like a FAT guy. Exercise has increased as I've lost weight. But I'm unable to avoid the major stressors in life, and these are where I need more work. Otherwise, I revert to my old way of thinking and EAT...