View Poll Results: How much weight did you lose by cycling?
I lost those nagging 10 lbs. I've been trying to get rid of
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I used to be rated by my submerged displacement
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07-29-08, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Tourmalet
I'm 6'2" I went from 180 lbs to 168 lbs. Only 12 lbs but visually the difference is amazing. I have almost zero body fat, 31" waist, and lots of muscle. I did lift weights for about two years too, so I'm sure that's helped with the upper body strength.
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Originally Posted by Pookie4G
Biking makes me so hungry and carb craving that I gained weight and it's not muscle.
I had this issue when I first started cycling. Make sure you get a good post ride "meal" or something in within an hour or so of the end of your longer rides. And make sure it has a good amount of protien. It really has helped me get rid of those nasty ride day cravings.
I have a routine. On my shorter weekday rides (an hour or less and I don't eat breakfast before I go out) I have a small glass (6 oz) of low fat chocolate milk and a peanut butter chocolate chip quaker chewy bar as soon as I finish. Then I eat my regular breakfast at my usual time (a couple hours later). Then eat a normal lunch and some snacks in the afternoon. That lets me usually end the day with a 500-1000 calorie deficit. I usually shoot not to have more than a 500-700 calorie deficit though. But every so often it's 1000 and sometimes it's 200
.After longer weekend rides (2-4 hours or more if I do a century or something) I make sure to eat something (maybe 400-500 calories before I go) and eat during the ride (100-250 calories per hour depending on the lenght of the ride) and then have a larger glass of low fat chocolate milk (12 oz or 16 oz if it was a really long ride). Then I make sure to have a good breakfast/lunch and get some protein in there. I'll usually be hungary a couple hours after that meal and just have regular meals from then on. I may will often have a 1000+ calorie deficit on these days. Unless I really had a pig out for some reason, but even then I usually end up with a 300-500 calorie deficit.
So maybe you've learned two things from my post? First, for me, it's about the post ride nutrition. You can find a lot better info by searching this site. Second, I like chocolate milk.
07-29-08, 12:18 PM
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I credit my bike, my gym, and my trainer for pretty much saving my life.
A year ago January, 2 weeks before my 46th birthday, I weighed 274 lbs. (5'-9" tall). I was on cholesterol meds, anxiety meds, allergy meds, and felt like crap 24 hours a day. My family has a big history of heart disease and diabetes. When a new gym opened right by my office, I decided I better join. Told them I'd like to get down under 200 lbs. Got a very good trainer. Started looking at nutrition in a much different way. By spring of 07, I started riding a comfort bike a few times a week, in addition to my time at the gym. Made my 75 lb. goal in under 8 months, and kept on going.
This spring, I ditched the comfort bike for a "fitness hybrid". Started riding 20 -30 mile rides pretty consistently. Thay lasted about 6 weeks, and I just had to have a road bike. Now, I'm doing weights 4 days a week, and have been averaging about 150 miles a week on the bike. My weight has leveled off right at 158 to 160 lbs. Body fat is down from 37.4% (geez, how could I have let that happen?) to 15.6%, and still dropping. No meds whatsoever. Resting heart rate is down from 74 to 55. Thinking about riding my first century in a couple of weeks, and I'm getting a group together for RAGBRAI next year. Sure wish I'd have thought of this 10 or 12 years ago.
A year ago January, 2 weeks before my 46th birthday, I weighed 274 lbs. (5'-9" tall). I was on cholesterol meds, anxiety meds, allergy meds, and felt like crap 24 hours a day. My family has a big history of heart disease and diabetes. When a new gym opened right by my office, I decided I better join. Told them I'd like to get down under 200 lbs. Got a very good trainer. Started looking at nutrition in a much different way. By spring of 07, I started riding a comfort bike a few times a week, in addition to my time at the gym. Made my 75 lb. goal in under 8 months, and kept on going.
This spring, I ditched the comfort bike for a "fitness hybrid". Started riding 20 -30 mile rides pretty consistently. Thay lasted about 6 weeks, and I just had to have a road bike. Now, I'm doing weights 4 days a week, and have been averaging about 150 miles a week on the bike. My weight has leveled off right at 158 to 160 lbs. Body fat is down from 37.4% (geez, how could I have let that happen?) to 15.6%, and still dropping. No meds whatsoever. Resting heart rate is down from 74 to 55. Thinking about riding my first century in a couple of weeks, and I'm getting a group together for RAGBRAI next year. Sure wish I'd have thought of this 10 or 12 years ago.
07-29-08, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by swalburn
I was 316 lbs several years ago, and have slowly taken it off. I'm about 5'11 and 195 now. My legs are on the powerful side now. I was a very successful wrestler and football player. I've been racing, and am trying to move up the ranks. Realistically, I need to be 20 lbs of fat lighter to get where I want to be. The unfortunate part is that I have lots of extra skin (I will spare everyone the pics). It is frustrating because I will never look how I want to look, even though I can win a race here or there. The other frustrating part is no matter how fast you get, there is always someone faster.
. I would like to try to race down the line, but I've got a long way to go to even hang with the pack. 
07-29-08, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jgt_madone_newb
I credit my bike, my gym, and my trainer for pretty much saving my life.
A year ago January, 2 weeks before my 46th birthday, I weighed 274 lbs. (5'-9" tall). I was on cholesterol meds, anxiety meds, allergy meds, and felt like crap 24 hours a day. My family has a big history of heart disease and diabetes. When a new gym opened right by my office, I decided I better join. Told them I'd like to get down under 200 lbs. Got a very good trainer. Started looking at nutrition in a much different way. By spring of 07, I started riding a comfort bike a few times a week, in addition to my time at the gym. Made my 75 lb. goal in under 8 months, and kept on going.
This spring, I ditched the comfort bike for a "fitness hybrid". Started riding 20 -30 mile rides pretty consistently. Thay lasted about 6 weeks, and I just had to have a road bike. Now, I'm doing weights 4 days a week, and have been averaging about 150 miles a week on the bike. My weight has leveled off right at 158 to 160 lbs. Body fat is down from 37.4% (geez, how could I have let that happen?) to 15.6%, and still dropping. No meds whatsoever. Resting heart rate is down from 74 to 55. Thinking about riding my first century in a couple of weeks, and I'm getting a group together for RAGBRAI next year. Sure wish I'd have thought of this 10 or 12 years ago.
A year ago January, 2 weeks before my 46th birthday, I weighed 274 lbs. (5'-9" tall). I was on cholesterol meds, anxiety meds, allergy meds, and felt like crap 24 hours a day. My family has a big history of heart disease and diabetes. When a new gym opened right by my office, I decided I better join. Told them I'd like to get down under 200 lbs. Got a very good trainer. Started looking at nutrition in a much different way. By spring of 07, I started riding a comfort bike a few times a week, in addition to my time at the gym. Made my 75 lb. goal in under 8 months, and kept on going.
This spring, I ditched the comfort bike for a "fitness hybrid". Started riding 20 -30 mile rides pretty consistently. Thay lasted about 6 weeks, and I just had to have a road bike. Now, I'm doing weights 4 days a week, and have been averaging about 150 miles a week on the bike. My weight has leveled off right at 158 to 160 lbs. Body fat is down from 37.4% (geez, how could I have let that happen?) to 15.6%, and still dropping. No meds whatsoever. Resting heart rate is down from 74 to 55. Thinking about riding my first century in a couple of weeks, and I'm getting a group together for RAGBRAI next year. Sure wish I'd have thought of this 10 or 12 years ago.
07-29-08, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Patriot
215, down to 175 now. 40lbs gone from good diet, and lots of riding.
No before pics, but here's me now.
No before pics, but here's me now.
07-29-08, 12:36 PM
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In all honesty, these success stories and pictures bring tears to my eyes. I've never had a serious weight problem, but I can understand the discipline and effort it must have taken to make such a dramatic change in your health and appearance.
Mad respect!!!
Mad respect!!!
07-29-08, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by hokiesean24
This thread is GREAT motivation! I am a newb, I wrestled and played sports my whole life. I played fball in HS at about 160 and wrestled 140 w/ about 5.5% body fat. After my senior wrestling season, I quickly shot up to 160ish. Through college and staying semi active I was about 175. I had 3 knee surgeries during that period on my left knee starting my junior yr in HS. Then on Dec. 26 2006 I tore my other knee up really bad while wrestling with a HS kd (I coach). This one has really made it impossible for me to run, play softball, or wrestle anymore. So, about a month ago, I bought a road bike.
I am currently 26yo, 5'10", and apparently 195 lbs. I dont think I look like I weight that much, but so says the scales. I guess I will have to check back in with after pictures later. So far- I don't know what I have lost any weight, but I am building some muscle back up in my legs (which my knees desperately need) and I think I have lost an inchish in my waste, jeans are feeling a little better. Like others though, riding makes me soo hungry, I feel like I am eating more to curb the hunger. I think my goal is to be a more fit 170-175.
Me and the new fiance from March in St Maarten:
I am currently 26yo, 5'10", and apparently 195 lbs. I dont think I look like I weight that much, but so says the scales. I guess I will have to check back in with after pictures later. So far- I don't know what I have lost any weight, but I am building some muscle back up in my legs (which my knees desperately need) and I think I have lost an inchish in my waste, jeans are feeling a little better. Like others though, riding makes me soo hungry, I feel like I am eating more to curb the hunger. I think my goal is to be a more fit 170-175.
Me and the new fiance from March in St Maarten:
What happened to the "old" fiance? In the water somewhere?
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07-29-08, 12:57 PM
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240 at my heaviest, about a year ago today. Hovering 189-190 this week. ALL cycling. The sport saved my life, I truly believe it. Before last year I was just one of those guys who would eat whatever, and felt because I got on the bike once or twice a week I was good...kept gaining and gaining (no thanks to an almost constant intake of deep fried foods, cholesterol and blood pressure through the roof, you know the story). When I hit 240 I made a life change, determined to see 199 again.
When I hit 199, my new goal is 170. If I hit 170, we'll see.
The only recent pic I have (I have no old ones here at work):
When I hit 199, my new goal is 170. If I hit 170, we'll see.
The only recent pic I have (I have no old ones here at work):
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07-29-08, 01:13 PM
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I'm 6'0". Before I started, I was ~160. 5-6 months later, I am ~160. I can't seem to lose any weight. I am getting a little leaner, but the damn weight wont go down. I went from 165 to 160 in one season of lacrosse, but I don't seem to be getting any lighter as a result of cycling.
07-29-08, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
What happened to the "old" fiance? In the water somewhere?
07-29-08, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dmb2786
I'm 6'0". Before I started, I was ~160. 5-6 months later, I am ~160. I can't seem to lose any weight. I am getting a little leaner, but the damn weight wont go down. I went from 165 to 160 in one season of lacrosse, but I don't seem to be getting any lighter as a result of cycling.
07-29-08, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnKScott
You're doing it wrong!
I had this issue when I first started cycling. Make sure you get a good post ride "meal" or something in within an hour or so of the end of your longer rides. And make sure it has a good amount of protien. It really has helped me get rid of those nasty ride day cravings.
I have a routine. On my shorter weekday rides (an hour or less and I don't eat breakfast before I go out) I have a small glass (6 oz) of low fat chocolate milk and a peanut butter chocolate chip quaker chewy bar as soon as I finish. Then I eat my regular breakfast at my usual time (a couple hours later). Then eat a normal lunch and some snacks in the afternoon. That lets me usually end the day with a 500-1000 calorie deficit. I usually shoot not to have more than a 500-700 calorie deficit though. But every so often it's 1000 and sometimes it's 200.
After longer weekend rides (2-4 hours or more if I do a century or something) I make sure to eat something (maybe 400-500 calories before I go) and eat during the ride (100-250 calories per hour depending on the lenght of the ride) and then have a larger glass of low fat chocolate milk (12 oz or 16 oz if it was a really long ride). Then I make sure to have a good breakfast/lunch and get some protein in there. I'll usually be hungary a couple hours after that meal and just have regular meals from then on. I may will often have a 1000+ calorie deficit on these days. Unless I really had a pig out for some reason, but even then I usually end up with a 300-500 calorie deficit.
So maybe you've learned two things from my post? First, for me, it's about the post ride nutrition. You can find a lot better info by searching this site. Second, I like chocolate milk.
I had this issue when I first started cycling. Make sure you get a good post ride "meal" or something in within an hour or so of the end of your longer rides. And make sure it has a good amount of protien. It really has helped me get rid of those nasty ride day cravings.
I have a routine. On my shorter weekday rides (an hour or less and I don't eat breakfast before I go out) I have a small glass (6 oz) of low fat chocolate milk and a peanut butter chocolate chip quaker chewy bar as soon as I finish. Then I eat my regular breakfast at my usual time (a couple hours later). Then eat a normal lunch and some snacks in the afternoon. That lets me usually end the day with a 500-1000 calorie deficit. I usually shoot not to have more than a 500-700 calorie deficit though. But every so often it's 1000 and sometimes it's 200
.After longer weekend rides (2-4 hours or more if I do a century or something) I make sure to eat something (maybe 400-500 calories before I go) and eat during the ride (100-250 calories per hour depending on the lenght of the ride) and then have a larger glass of low fat chocolate milk (12 oz or 16 oz if it was a really long ride). Then I make sure to have a good breakfast/lunch and get some protein in there. I'll usually be hungary a couple hours after that meal and just have regular meals from then on. I may will often have a 1000+ calorie deficit on these days. Unless I really had a pig out for some reason, but even then I usually end up with a 300-500 calorie deficit.
So maybe you've learned two things from my post? First, for me, it's about the post ride nutrition. You can find a lot better info by searching this site. Second, I like chocolate milk.
07-29-08, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by hokiesean24
6'0" and 160 seems pretty thin to me. How much lighter would you like to be?!?! Are you pursuing professional cycling or something? Just curious...
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I lost some weight but still have a ways to go. Lost 12 lbs since I started riding in April. I was 222 and now I weigh 210. No diet changes just riding 3 times a week. BTW I'm 5' 8".
Now
Now
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Originally Posted by Big Scott
Last year (350ish) I lost 25 prior to that shot.
About a month ago after a road race. I'm around 265 right now, I'm loosing the fat but gaining muscle so the scale is not my friend.
Ride on.
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07-29-08, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by umd
Um, no
You are making comments about me and you've never even met me.
Gawd young male roadies are all a bunch of ****ing pricks. The lot of you.
This piss poor egotistical attitude is precisely why my riding partners are mostly women. I can actually talk to them without being attacked every other word...
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Before:
Age - 30
Weight - 200
Blood Pressure - 160/120
After:
Age - 31
Weight - 175
Blood Pressure - 115/70
Today:
Age - 37
Weight - 180
Blood Pressure - 115/75
Age - 30
Weight - 200
Blood Pressure - 160/120
After:
Age - 31
Weight - 175
Blood Pressure - 115/70
Today:
Age - 37
Weight - 180
Blood Pressure - 115/75
07-29-08, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tourmalet
O RLY? Care to elaborate?
You are making comments about me and you've never even met me.
Gawd young male roadies are all a bunch of ****ing pricks. The lot of you.
This piss poor egotistical attitude is precisely why my riding partners are mostly women. I can actually talk to them without being attacked every other word...
You are making comments about me and you've never even met me.
Gawd young male roadies are all a bunch of ****ing pricks. The lot of you.
This piss poor egotistical attitude is precisely why my riding partners are mostly women. I can actually talk to them without being attacked every other word...
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Originally Posted by Tourmalet
O RLY? Care to elaborate?
You are making comments about me and you've never even met me.
Gawd young male roadies are all a bunch of ****ing pricks. The lot of you.
This piss poor egotistical attitude is precisely why my riding partners are mostly women. I can actually talk to them without being attacked every other word...
You are making comments about me and you've never even met me.
Gawd young male roadies are all a bunch of ****ing pricks. The lot of you.
This piss poor egotistical attitude is precisely why my riding partners are mostly women. I can actually talk to them without being attacked every other word...
07-29-08, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Tourmalet
O RLY? Care to elaborate?
You are making comments about me and you've never even met me.
Gawd young male roadies are all a bunch of ****ing pricks. The lot of you.
This piss poor egotistical attitude is precisely why my riding partners are mostly women. I can actually talk to them without being attacked every other word...
You are making comments about me and you've never even met me.
Gawd young male roadies are all a bunch of ****ing pricks. The lot of you.
This piss poor egotistical attitude is precisely why my riding partners are mostly women. I can actually talk to them without being attacked every other word...
Edit: FWIW, 5% body fat at your weight, which is pretty much the minimum healthy amount, would be over 8 pounds of fat.
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