21/05/2025
📈 Consistency is KEY! 🔑
I often talk about the importance of knowing what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat. But what does that look like in practice? For me, it’s about keeping my meal choices consistent and then simply adjusting the quantities based on how my body is responding.
+/-1kg up and down a mountain makes a huge difference in my times 📉
Let’s look at the numbers from my nightly Garmin body weight data over the past few months:
- Jan 30 - Feb 26: Average weight 86.7 kg.
- Feb 27 - Mar 26: Average weight 85.9 kg (⬇️0.8 kg from previous month).
- Mar 27 - Apr 23: Average weight 84.8 kg (⬇️1.1 kg from previous month).
- Apr 24 - May 21: Average weight 83.8 kg (⬇️1.0 kg from previous month).
✅ That’s an average weight loss of approximately 1 kg per month by focusing on consistent nutrition and subtle adjustments! 🎯
And looking at the bigger picture (May 2024 - May 2025), you can see the overall trajectory. My “in-season” period typically runs from June to September. You can clearly see a gradual decrease in average weight in preparation for and during that time of year. Following September, as my season winds down, I adjust my intake and I will gradually increase my body weight to focus on building muscle mass and bone mineral density. I like the idea of having different training phases in the year as it helps keep things enjoyable, interesting and progressing.
This isn’t about drastic changes, but smart, sustainable habits. It’s about paying attention and making informed choices. If you’re looking to understand your own body’s needs and achieve your health goals, consistent nutrition strategies can make all the difference!
Thoughts, comments, remarks?