Looking to create a thread specifically about diet, and tips with respect to weight loss.
The key being, burning fat and maintaining muscle tissue in the off season.
Diet, Macros, caloric deficit %, and any legal supps people are using.
Cheers
CN8
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you wouldn’t be alone 
https://wahoox.forum.wahoofitness.com/search?q=weight%20loss
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Do a reasonable amount of lower intensity riding where body can just burn fat (rather than always HIIT where the body will work demand fast fuel)
(Obvs both burn calories)
If one’s calculated calorific intake is say 1750, then drop to 1600 for a month. My view is that to enable continued training if any sort, exercise needs taken in to account to a degree.
There are no supplements that help one lose weight really. Caffeine and a a few things allegedly raise ‘metabolism’ - usually called Thermo supplements. Use at one’s own leisure I’d say - you get so called appetite suppressants as well but again it dep on the person as some eating is habitual/stress rather than appetite. Eat less than you need by a sensible percentage as a habit and bingo.
Diet - vegetables need to be in there for the range of vitamins and fibre and so on . Other wise just a normal diet.
Macros. This is less relevant than calories in/out. It’s more that some people achieve results using different macros because that’s the foods that psychologically makes it easier to restrict calories but ultimately that’s still just down to calories in/calories out
Note: I’m not a nutritionist/ qualified in any way.
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As an oldie who should be on a downward spiral as regards muscle mass I take Creatine Monohydrate and Beta Alanine each day and Citrulline Malate just before a hard workout. The effect is noticeable in my legs as there is definitely an increase in muscle mass there. I have been doing this regularly now for about 6 months. I try to maintain 61kgs but have gone up 3 kg’s over the Christmas period as we are still eating all the naughty stuff we always buy too much of each year. Simple really eat less calories than you burn, eat less on rest or easy days and more on workout days and remember exercise is the cherry on top when you want to loose weight 80% of weight loss is down to a good diet. Fat is what you want to loose and a increase in muscle mass may see you a few kilo’s heavier but you will look leaner
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Yup 
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Losing weight is always a matter of calories in v calories out. And doing it well usually requires tracking in one form or another. There are obviously loads of different ways of doing this. Some are “healthier” or “safer” than others. And the exact and best method to use depends widely on the individual and their personality and exercise regime (or lack thereof).
I’ve done straight calorie counting.
I’ve also done macros.
As @Martin said, the best form will take your exercise into account.
Protein and strength training are important for retaining or building muscle, and protein is also important for appetite control. Carbohydrates are important for energy and fueling your exercise and brain.
Ultimately, the best method(s) for any person is dependent on their body type, personality, and goals.
Although it is hard to argue it is incorrect, it does nothing to contribute any understanding to a matter of great complexity. All calories are not created equal, and a body’s reaction to them may be highly individual, to the extent the quote may very well be regarded as incorrect. That is at least my take-away from listening to discussions with people knowledgeable on the subject.
Combining weight loss (calorie deficit) with exercise to increase power is hard in my experience, focus should merely be kept on maintaining power in a weight loss period.
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I have started using an app called Hexis which makes macro nutrient recommendations using Training Peak workouts and your weight loss/maintain/gain goals. It will dynamically adjust your fueling plans as you record what you actually ate.
I have been using it for about 5 weeks and so far I am pleased with it.
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Sir @emacdoug, your response makes me wonder, what is the oldest post anyone has resurrected in the forums? (I realize of course that you and I will now search for the posts by reverse chronological order and make a comment because…competition is fun 
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Interesting, will look into this, thanks for sharing
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I should also add that with the latest update, it changes the recommendations based on the workout you actually did and recorded in TP.
Maybe somebody should do a challenge of all the SUF workouts starting with the earliest release in the app and going forward in time.
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Based on which release date?
You mean all in one month? Or all in one day?
The release date order in the workout list filter.
I think there are more hours of workouts than there are in the 24 hours of a day.
Maybe one a day…like the vitamins.
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