Originally Posted by
Bikey Mikey
Rather an extreme argument, but calories in, calories out is a simplification as well, but, generally, more calories spent than calories taken in will start weight loss and continue loss but not necessarily at the same rate. Weight loss is complex of course. Many factors come in play with losing weight, metabolism, exercise, caloric intake, mental state, etc.
Good point. For me when I started cycling I started losing weight. I was at 265 and within the first two years I got down to 215. But something happened and I hit a plateau and stayed there. I tried more riding, more gym time, more swimming and some more or less fad diets and becoming a vegetarian. I wasn't meant to be a vegetarian I guess because I couldn't ride more than 40 miles without bonking, and having a medicine cabinet full of vitamin supplements, mostly B. My problem was too many carbs it seems and my body simply didn't metabolize carbs as fast as the younger guys. Soon I was back at 235 while not eating more than 4 ounces of meat twice a day with vegetables, rice or a small baked potato. But I thought bread and cheese was a good snack. It wasn't. By working with my doctor and a health coach I can deal with most of the factors you mentioned. Attitude? I expect to make goal before October. I expect to no longer be a Clydesdale by the end of next week.
