japanviking
Speeding Up
- Jul 13, 2010
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I have just returned from Sweden where I have spent 2 months. I didn't want to lose more time training so I bought a Caad 10 to be able to commute and train.
I was focusing on riding a lot to get stronger and to lose some weight. After 2 months of riding and about 2000km's I thought I had made good progress. I am one size down in pants and I feel stronger on the bike. I expected to have lost around 4-5 kgs.
I jumped on the scale when I came back home and I was surprised to see that I have gained 2-3kgs instead
My training during the period have consisted of commuting 90kms about 3 days per week and a longer ride (150kms) during the weekend.
I have stayed away from any type of weight lifting and just because I know how easy I gain weight from it....I never expected to see the same thing happen from just cycling.
I guess it's a good thing that my legs are getting stronger but I really want to become 10kgs lighter to improve my climbing.
Anyone else with similar experiences or advice?
Should I just stop care about my weight and keep building strength from riding?
I was focusing on riding a lot to get stronger and to lose some weight. After 2 months of riding and about 2000km's I thought I had made good progress. I am one size down in pants and I feel stronger on the bike. I expected to have lost around 4-5 kgs.
I jumped on the scale when I came back home and I was surprised to see that I have gained 2-3kgs instead
My training during the period have consisted of commuting 90kms about 3 days per week and a longer ride (150kms) during the weekend.
I have stayed away from any type of weight lifting and just because I know how easy I gain weight from it....I never expected to see the same thing happen from just cycling.
I guess it's a good thing that my legs are getting stronger but I really want to become 10kgs lighter to improve my climbing.
Anyone else with similar experiences or advice?
Should I just stop care about my weight and keep building strength from riding?