Originally Posted by
Pasty
I started riding on October 5th and have been riding almost everyday since. I’ve been pushing myself hard and the improvement is visible almost daily. I weigh 250 pounds (114 kg) and am about 5’11” (180 cm). I haven’t lost any weight and I know this is because I’m gaining muscle at the same time I am burning fat. However, I’m curious as to how long it might take before the muscle gain slows and I actually start losing weight. I understand it’s different for everyone so maybe you guys/gals could just share about how long it took for you to see weight loss so I can maybe get some perspective. Thank you all in advance. If anyone wants to see my progress, my name on Strava is Ryan Storey. I live in Texas, USA.
What and how much are you eating? Exercise is great, but that's only part of the equation. Imagine I told you I was earning lots of extra money, but at the end of the month I was still broke. You'd start to think maybe I was spending the extra money as fast as I was bringing it in, right?
I'll second the rec for My Fitness Pal or something similar. I lost 165 lbs through a combination of tracking, better habits, better nutrition, and exercise, and I've kept the weight off for 4 years now. Tracking is the first and most important step. You can figure the others out as you go along.
But keep on exercising. Regular exercise is great for weight loss, but it is even better for a host of other aspects of your health. Congrats on starting the process.