The "statements" people write that cardio alone won't help you lose weight are people who have never actually tried it. I hate when the experts teach someone one way and tell them thats the only way it works, when they have never bothered to test other means.

If Beginners had to choose from 2 weight loss programs.

1. Do strength training 6 days a week, Buy all health foods and drink all water.

or

2. Eat what you like in portion control, ride a bike 1 hour a day.

I think most people would pick option 2. Option 2 is great for the first year. I'm only at 7 months and I'm also at 170 pounds. My goal was 165 pounds in 12 months. So I have 5 months to play around with 5 little pounds just because I bought a bike from walmart.