Yes you can. Eating better will help more but so can cycling alone to a lesser degree.
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vickster
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Never works for me without a significant calorie reduction. I don't think he's got to 24 stone without significant overeating
vickster
Squire
Precisely. He doesn't mention a weight loss strategy tho
Slick
Guru
He hasn't got passed the bike thing yet. One step at a time.
vickster
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It seems without losing weight he won't though
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
If you were fitted for the bike, then go for it. If you havnt been on a bike in a long time, take things easy. It isn't a race. Slowly does it. If you can only manage to go to the bottom of the road then so be it. Gradually go a bit further when you feel comfortable to do so.
There is a great ap called my fitness pal in the Google play store. You can use it to help you to lose weight if that is what you want.
Don't worry about what you look like. There are lots of big cyclists. Get out there, have fun, and enjoy the fresh air.
Forget about everyone talking about losing weight etc. Just concentrate on having fun on you're New bike, then you can go from there if you want, and good luck.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Well said. Just have some fun. And a welcome would be nice as well as some encouragement.
Sunny Portrush
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Steve - I returned to cycling about 5 years ago (aged 45) when constant injures prevented me form playing football. I dug out a bike that had been dormant in the shed for about a decade. I started off doing a one mile lap round the local university. No fancy kit and I must admit I looked a right scruff. I progressed from one lap at a time to two and to three etc.
Just do a short distance to start, don`t worry about what people say and I seriously doubt if they will say anything. And although it may sound a bit like putting it off, start when the weather is a little better
Just do a short distance to start, don`t worry about what people say and I seriously doubt if they will say anything. And although it may sound a bit like putting it off, start when the weather is a little better
Well you would, at 24 stone, people will definitely notice, I notice fat people cycling and always think "good on them,", I think most people think similar rather than anything negative. Get out there.
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Dayvo
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If everyone here is an expert, how come they (we) are all overweight. 
vickster
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Because I'm deluded that I can lose weight just by riding a bike and not eating lessIf everyone here is an expert, how come they (we) are all overweight.
It keeps my weight off and I eat lots.
vickster
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I'm not being negative, it's great he wants to ride. But he posted very similarly back in July when the weather was much more cycling friendly and he was 24 stone then too. Got the same advice regarding just go and ride etc
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/help-new-bike-no-confidence.203957/
I'm a realist. I'm witnessing a very close friend on a similar journey. She's lost 5 stone in the last 6 months and want to lose at least the same again. It has taken a cancer scare, surgery, a complete lifestyle change, including buying a bike, working extremely hard with a personal trainer, but most importantly recognising that she has to completely change her eating habits and her psychology around food
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/help-new-bike-no-confidence.203957/
I'm a realist. I'm witnessing a very close friend on a similar journey. She's lost 5 stone in the last 6 months and want to lose at least the same again. It has taken a cancer scare, surgery, a complete lifestyle change, including buying a bike, working extremely hard with a personal trainer, but most importantly recognising that she has to completely change her eating habits and her psychology around food
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