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Im similar to you I think, not your cliche cyclist physique. 5'11 and 82kg really is a good healthy weight. 80 is possible but not really sustainable. Much thinner in the face at that weight and as you say, people mention it....and it feels good because I worked my arse off for it. (My arse doesn't go anywhere, I am the Original Scottish Beyonce) I want to put my roadie gear on and not feel like a strung up ham.
I am all or nothing though, so now its no alcohol, no sugar, no dairy, much less meat etc (I was vegan for a year and it really was the best version of myself)
Stoo61
Was cycling regularly and down to about 85kg about 3 years ago (which, as a fairly naturally powerfully built person is pretty slender by my standards and had a few people asking genuinely if I was ill). I know what you mean about feeling like you're looking in shape......I'm not bothered (or am I?) about what others think but I definitely felt a bit better about myself and a bit more confidence when I was significantly leaner so it's not a case of need to look good to be happy but maybe I'm happier when I feel confident in appearance....That said I was doing 150 hilly miles a week and somewhat neglecting other areas of my life so that's not viable or desirable.
anyway:
Current 105kg
March 9th Target: 99kg
Jun 16th Target: 94kg
Final (Sep 12th): Target 89kg
How?
Continue the significant reduction of alcohol consumption for the rest of my wife's pregnancy and beyond to a (realistic absolute maximum) of a couple of G&Ts and a bottle of wine on either a Friday or Saturday
Dedicate some time to at least 3 specific solo exercise activities a week - might be a half hour jog, hours fast walk or might be 2 hour ride but alone and exercise for exercise sake specifically.
Do not snack treats on weekdays (even the left over xmas chocolate
Good luck everyone