How much weight do you put on over Winter?

[KDWeb]

Well?

With the holidays and lack of regular riding how many extra pounds are you holding?

Me..somewhere between 5 and 10 extra!

[K-Man]

Usually 5 lb's, but this year, nada... *scratches head*

[davkatreb]

None of your God damned business.

[althegud1srtakn]

None of your God damned business.

hahaha

usually 5 or 10 i'd say, but this year i've been keeping in shape and i'd say 2 or 3, and that's mostly because of the increase in beer since there's less to do, not because i've been riding less

[RepublicanSS]

none. we have great weather here so i don't really miss much.

[davkatreb]

Oh, shut up...

[cMc]

none. we have great weather here so i don't really miss much.

Truth. If'n I were back in the Frozen North it would probably be a different story, but I'm holding steady at my summer weight.

Sucks to be you, Dave. :p

[wigger thomas]

down about 10 so far but I had a lot of junk in the trunk due to 2 years of being road riding shy. The old steel Serotta will be out this year so whatch the funk out suckers!!!!!!

[longhaultruker2]

none...it just moves around to the front gut area:p
i'm w/ in 3lbs of what i weighed 7 years ago (post spinal trauma),but about 15lbs lighter than i wuz before that,when i lifted weights religeously:o

[50 Mission Cap]

I really need to drop like 20 lbs. Was really shedding some weight until the winter f'ed my riding schedule. No matter how much you ride you trainer, it's just not the same thing. What do other people do to avoid the winter weight gain? I'm thinking of going on Robcycle's all juice diet.

[davkatreb]

I had my semiannual checkup Thursday. Weight hasn't changed an ounce. Blood pressure won't cooperate, and my fitness has gone to shit because I hadn't been riding much, but I'm svelte as ever.

[FishMan]

Man, I wish I only put on 5 pounds. 10ish for me... and then I have trouble taking it all off again some years so I've stair stepped up. Recent injuries has also been a factor. I'm now 20 lbs over my ideal "race weight"

[PutAwayWet]

I actually gained mine over last summer/fall, usually primo riding season where I lose weight. But last year I had a shitty job with a shittier commute (see my google pedometer thread) that put me behind the wheel of a dump truck for endless hours. I never really gained much weight, maybe 5 lbs or so, but I sure lost any fitness and 'in-shape-ness' I might have had. This winter I've been keeping track and have managed to stay the same weight all through the holidays. I recently went back to my old life working towards academia, so hopefully the more flexible schedule will help me get out and ride! My goal is to lose 10-15 lbs, get down near 160, and be a force to be reckoned with come Vermont 50 time :)

[rfritz]

I actually lost 10 lbd by riding more and watching portions, I was out of control! :eek:

[jerman]

Scales are for roadies!!!!!;)

[davkatreb]

Scales are for roadies!!!!!;)
They're for us grownups, too. We don't burn it off as fast as we did, you know. And we have to pay closer arrention if we want to manage our health.

Now run along and play.

[RickB]

Usually 5 lb's, but this year, nada... *scratches head*

Same as Karl - usually 5, this year none. Very explainable reason though - two 3 day bouts with a nasty intestinal bug or food poisoning. That knocks of the lbs quickly.

[KDWeb]

They're for us grownups, too. We don't burn it off as fast as we did, you know. And we have to pay closer arrention if we want to manage our health.

Now run along and play.


So true my cranky, old fart friend...we outta get some tee shirts and bumper stickers made up...

"OLD AGE...NO PLACE FOR THE WEAK OF HEART,FAT OF ASS OR SHORT ON EXPERIENCE! "

[xjoex]

I put on 1 or 2 pounds.

-Joe