Originally Posted by
Robert C
I don't have a car in this country. I walk or cycle everywhere I go. I have been doing this since 2006.
Even with that, I am still over 200 pounds at 5'6". There has been no real change since I stopped driving. So, I have to say no, it has not helped me loose weight. However, by all measures other than weight, heart rate (resting and stressed), blood pressure, and other methods, I show up as being extremely fit.
But weight; no, no help at all.
I know what you are saying. Some people just don't lose weight easy. I'm cursed to be a big guy ... I've been 180+ lbs since the 7th grade. And once my body is set on a weight it doesn't do down without a fight and if I try too hard as I did trying to get back to 180 lbs I put weight back on as muscle.
Even if you are unfortunate enough not to lose weight by biking it is worth doing for other health reasons.