Comments on: I’m losing it.

By: bsegal

bsegal — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:29:34 +0000

As a firm believer in the daily plate, I always laugh when people ask me how I’ve lost weight(I dropped 20lbs last year), its simple in concept and tough in execution. I still use TDP although not as religously as I did. I accept “positive calorie days” as long as they’re balanced w neutral or negatives. Its simple math, and can’t be disputed. A previous commenter hit a key point. As an athlete you MUST think about what the calories are(protein, fat etc) and properly fuel yourself. That’s where it gets complicated and everybody’s diff. Funny how the “secret” of weight loss/maintenance is something everybody knows and almost nobody does. Count.the damned. Calories.

By: SherriJane

SherriJane — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:55:28 +0000

just be aware of what makes up those calories, too. Protein is imortant as is fat, especially when you are in training. Avocado is a good source of healthy fat. And even Joe Friel(http://www.trainingbible.com/joesblog/blog.html) says starchy foods like potatoes and pasta are to be eaten within 30 minutes of finishing a long steady distance ride.

Can’t wait til March and STS!

By: Brian Kopke

Brian Kopke — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:09:03 +0000

I noticed you looked fit and trim at the FWYB contest. I’ve packed on 10+ pounds in the last year with Jacinda being pregnant; “sympathy weight” we’ll call it. I swear this is my last bowl of ice cream right before bed;)

By: jen brey

jen brey — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:10:20 +0000

BMI is notoriously inaccurate when it comes to muscular people. I have a buddy that was a huge body builder and got stuck with high insurance rates because his BMI was high.
Good luck!