[OrRando] weight management

[David Rowe]

correction: the day AFTER the C1200K, my body fat percentage declined 1.5%

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On 6/29/06, David Rowe <david.readytoride at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I weighed in last night when I got home - I was up 6 pounds from the day
> before the event.  I've seen this same phenomenon after each brevet and perm
> this season.  By Friday of the following week, I am usually at or below the
> week prior weight.
>
> A better indicator:  the day before the C1200K, my body fat percentage
> declined 1.5%. I am not sure I believe the specific metric, but the
> decline in body fat % seems like a better indicator than my increase in
> weight.
>
> ps: my ankles and feet look like water balloons today ...
>
> dr
>
> On 6/29/06, Susan France <susanfrance at teleport.com > wrote:
>
> >  Ah yes, It would be a good idea for all of you to be elevating you feet
> > as much as possible. It just helps the lymph system to flush out all those
> > waste products/toxins that have built up in your muscles after 750+ miles in
> > under 4 days. And keep drinking lots of water.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > *From:* orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com [mailto:orrando-bounces at tire.patch.com
> > ]*On Behalf Of *nate armbrust
> > *Sent:* Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:26 PM
> > *To:* Oregon area Randonneurs
> > *Subject:* [OrRando] weight management
> >
> > I have a question. How come, after riding my bike 1200k in 100+ degree
> > heat over the course of 89 hours, I show up at home 5 lbs heavier than when
> > I left?
> >
> > I don't get it.
> >
> > Nate
> >
>
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