All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
The answer is obviously...
...chocolate
...chocolate
Do I need to regain weight?
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Peter Salt
Bittersweet
- Location
- Yorkshire, UK
I'd say you're a 'transition fit' 
- on the edge of slightly underweight and just about healthy weight. However, chances are that as a cyclist you've got distorted body proportions - i.e. waist up you appear skinnier with more bulk in the legs. Not quite Chris Froome arms and Chris Hoy legs but you get the picture. Maybe that's why some may describe you as 'scrawny'?
At your age, especially if you're only getting your exercise from cycling, I would slightly worry about osteoporosis. It certainly wouldn't harm to do some weight bearing exercises and have a protein rich meal or shake every now and again.
- on the edge of slightly underweight and just about healthy weight. However, chances are that as a cyclist you've got distorted body proportions - i.e. waist up you appear skinnier with more bulk in the legs. Not quite Chris Froome arms and Chris Hoy legs but you get the picture. Maybe that's why some may describe you as 'scrawny'? At your age, especially if you're only getting your exercise from cycling, I would slightly worry about osteoporosis. It certainly wouldn't harm to do some weight bearing exercises and have a protein rich meal or shake every now and again.
harlechjoe
Guest
Crickey - I'm soo envious. Myrides usually result in weight gain from cake stops and ice cream
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Crickey - I'm soo envious. Myrides usually result in weight gain from cake stops and ice cream
Cycling seems to make me really hungry, yet running doesn’t. Weird.
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Deleted member 1258
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When I was riding more distance than I do now I couldn't eat when I got back
Probably because you were a bit dehydrated - I used to have the same problem.
To the OP, don't worry about it. You're fit and healthy for your age. Have a bit of cake if you have a coffee stop, but I doubt if your metabolism would store it as fat - more likely to just burn it up.
If you really want to put on weight, build up your upper body muscles with a bit of weight training or press-ups. Or fnd some other activity that requires upper body strength.
fraz101
Senior Member
just did this and NHS BMI
I’m 42, male, 175cm, 70kg, cycle 100-150 miles per week.
BMI = 22.8
Hip/waist ratio is 0.93
I have strong legs but upper body isn’t muscular at all.
I‘d like to improve that slightly
Well done cycling that much etc at 80. Keep it up
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T4tomo
Legendary Member
I'm liking this measure, I have a powerful/massive* arse
*delete as applicable
where's the tape measure?
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
FAP - Functional Arse Power
Electric_Andy
Heavy Metal Fan
- Location
- Plymouth
I wouldn't worry about it, and I certainly wouldn't look to gain weight. You have a healthy diet and do regular exercise - that's the main thing. If you feel good physically and mentally, and are happy with how you are, don't change a thing. I wish I had your energy and self-control, but I can't pass up a plate of food or a cider or a biscuit so I struggle to maintain a healthy weight
I'm 69, 1.75cm tall and currently at around 60kg. I've lost weight over the last few months; I'm usually around the 63 - 65kg. mark and my wife is concerned. I've recently taken a job which is physically very active for most of the shift, more so than my previous job, but I only have a 10 mile commute instead of the previous 25 miler, so it should even out. I am eating rather less than I used to as I don't seem to be able to 'put away' the same volume of grub that I used to without feeling bloated. I'm seeing my GP next week to talk it over just in case there's an underlying issue that I'm not aware of.
alex_cycles
Veteran
- Location
- Oxfordshire
I'm 69, 1.75cm tall and currently at around 60kg. I've lost weight over the last few months; I'm usually around the 63 - 65kg. mark and my wife is concerned. I've recently taken a job which is physically very active for most of the shift, more so than my previous job, but I only have a 10 mile commute instead of the previous 25 miler, so it should even out. I am eating rather less than I used to as I don't seem to be able to 'put away' the same volume of grub that I used to without feeling bloated. I'm seeing my GP next week to talk it over just in case there's an underlying issue that I'm not aware of.
It's quite normal to lose a bit in summer and regain it in winter. I'd just keep an eye on it. If it bothers you, there's always beer/cake/chocolate as 'medicinal food supplements'
. It's also normal to need a bit less food as you age. But good you're getting checked out. 
p.s. If you're 1.75cm tall, I'd say you're a bit OVERweight
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
p.s. If you're 1.75cm tall, I'd say you're a bit OVERweight
No, the weight is fine - he's just VERY underHEIGHT - the weight would really suit someone about 100 times taller.
bikingdad90
Guru
I’m 31, 5ft 7 and weigh 79kg, I’m in the overweight category for my BMI because I cycle at lot less due to working from home now.
When I was regularly commuting I was 70kg so would say your in the right ball park for your height and age. Maybe do some gym strength work to add bone density and improve your sprinting skills.
When I was regularly commuting I was 70kg so would say your in the right ball park for your height and age. Maybe do some gym strength work to add bone density and improve your sprinting skills.
