I picked up biking several months ago and am trying to lose weight so next year i can really focus on hopefully getting in some local rides and races if possible. My question is currently I weigh about 177-179 lbs. I set my target @ 166 ( 29 yr old ,i'm 6'1.) My problem is durung the week I find it easy to stay on my nutritional program but on weekend I feel like I can " let loose". I don't get wild but for example on weekends i may have a pastry an a latte instead of say just coffee and a peace of fruit. will this habit eventually stop me from reaching my goal? Also I just bought the garmin 305 w/ HR and Cadence so I can better focus my trianing during the week. I'm looking to up my weekly milage to around 200 miles. 30-60 miles on the weekends and shorter 15-30 miles on the weekdays. please chime in with opionions. (more reference if it helps.)When I started my average spd was about 14 mph but lately it has been between 17-19 on flats not including burst to which I find myself cruising about 21 or so. obviously climbs is where I find the most difficulty.
thanks
Vic