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Old 06-29-06 | 04:37 PM
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5'6 - 135 lb. Can't seem to lose anymore so working on power as well.
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Old 06-29-06 | 04:37 PM
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5'9" and 162 (at last weekend's weigh-in).

Down from 252 last August and hoping to reach 152 by this August for even century. Feel so much better, too.
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Old 06-29-06 | 04:50 PM
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I am exactly the same height and weight as Lance Armstrong as posted on the Tour de France site.....and that's where the similarities end!
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Old 06-29-06 | 04:51 PM
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Old 06-29-06 | 05:06 PM
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Old 06-29-06 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Curt Kurt
so much depends on muscle mass and Bodyfat.

Maybe your wife is actually hinting that you look like to much of a weakling in real life and that if some kids are hassling you at the movies, at 5'10'' and 140 you don't look like much of a man. Also, keep in mind, in the fat US, the average for 5'10'' is probably 190 good or bad. Even 'heavier cyclists' look skinny in real life.

But for cycling? sure it's great. just don't get in any road rage disputes or you might get swatted like the fly you are
A few years ago Huber was the world champion on on the track sprint. He looked like a fireplug.
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Old 06-29-06 | 05:16 PM
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Congratulations. I hope to share your success.

Any advice?

Originally Posted by burbankbiker
5'9" and 162 (at last weekend's weigh-in).

Down from 252 last August and hoping to reach 152 by this August for even century. Feel so much better, too.
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:03 PM
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Evidently I'm short. 5'4 and 123 lbs. For the metric folks... 162 cm and 56 kg
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:06 PM
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5'7" @ around 162lbs currently.....would like to get down to 145-150 or so.

Back in my "peak" cycling shape in my late teens/early 20's, I was around 135 pounds. I used to be much quicker up hills than I am now. When I get back within 10-15 pounds of that, I'll be happy. I started out last summer at 180 pounds after not doing much of anything for a year after a shin injury (preventing me from running), so I took cycling back up. Riding up hills 45 pounds heavier kinda sucks. I've shed around 20 of those pounds, and obviously it made a noticable difference. Another 15 pounds, and I should be fairly content with that.
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:11 PM
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:14 PM
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5'-10" @ 163#. Showing a little bit of ribs front and back.
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:16 PM
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6' at 145-150. it really depends on how much i eat and how much i sweat
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:17 PM
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Sigh. 5'6" and back up to 190lbs. OK, I did have my leg smashed into multiple parts by ans SUV and my brain kind of forgot I quit exercising - and I kept on eating. But hey, the 18" titanium rod has to count for something, right? Right?!
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:37 PM
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5'8", 142 lbs. I put on 15 lbs since last fall when I hurt my knee... and actually... I haven't been weighed a single time since I started riding again (finally!) after more than 6 months off the bike. (two months of that I could barely walk)

My weight last summer was 127 lbs.... I've lost a little bit of size around my waist, so I've probably lost a few pounds.
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:47 PM
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Back in tha day: 5'11", 145
Now: 5'11" [not surprisingly], 185

My waist size has only gone up 3" in 10+ years, but I "filled out" alot. I've lost a little upper body muscle since winter, but gained back some of it in the legs.
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Old 06-29-06 | 06:52 PM
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how bout this
bare foot in nothing but shorts. 6'3.5" and 151
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Old 06-29-06 | 07:06 PM
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5'8 141... when i got off the bike today. Weighed 149 after a half box of angel hair 4 days ago. Ridden twice since the 149 though. So what was LA's height and weight last tour to the poster above? Also, what size bike did he ride I wonder.
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Old 06-29-06 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Granny
Congratulations. I hope to share your success.

Any advice?
I can attribute my success to two principle things:

1.) I don't mind repetition so I haven't gotten bored of the healthy meals I switched into my diet.

2.) Every time I plateau'd, I made changes to my routine. The human body adjusts to its situation so if you do the same workout every week it knows what to expect and it adjusts itself to stabilize on that expenditure of energy using the similar number of calories you give it each week. So when you see that stabilization happening (signified by no weight loss week after week) it doesn't mean it's time to get discouraged but rather a time to switch up the routine and trick the body. I switched from biking mostly to lifting weights and biking less. Then I switched to lifting weights, running at the gym, and biking to the gym. Now I run some days, bike others, and lift weights. A plateau is a great signal to up your mileage, too. And a good excuse!

Good luck to you. I wish you all the success in the world.
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Old 06-29-06 | 08:03 PM
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Old 06-29-06 | 08:27 PM
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OK...starting to feel a little better about 5' 10" and 140 lbs...terrymorse and soccer got me beat by a long shot!
Hey man don't worry about it. I'm 5'-10", 145-150# (depending on the season). Cycling and martial arts keeps me lean and muscular. Good strong legs and a lighter build makes for good hill climbing!
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Old 06-29-06 | 08:58 PM
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some of you freaks should eat some food. or get into the jockey business.

im called anorexic being 5'11 and 150-155
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Old 06-29-06 | 09:55 PM
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Old 06-29-06 | 10:32 PM
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I'm 6'4" and 180 lbs.
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Old 06-29-06 | 10:37 PM
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Old 06-29-06 | 10:46 PM
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