Originally Posted by
tarwheel
The key to losing weight is watching what you eat. Exercise just makes it easier because you can eat more, but you still have to control portions and eat the right kinds of food.
Originally Posted by
FunkyStickman
I changed my diet and rode 20 miles round trip 3-4 times a week, I lost 40 pounds in 3 months. I'm now at 175. I didn't start losing weight until I changed my diet, before that I would just eat to compensate for the burned calories.
Yup. I tell people that fitness is in three parts --
Want to go longer? Do endurance sports.
Want to get stronger? Lift weights.
Want to get lighter? Eat better.
You can do one, two, or all three, but you will NOT get all those results
unless you do all three.
As they say, six-pack abs are made in the kitchen.