Is Cycling Decent Weight Loss?

[JDM]

Well i know this question has been asked on Yahoo Answers tons of times and problably here too but i will ask from people that actually cycle alot

Well im 17 and i weigh 255 pounds.. Yes.. I know im MASSIVE. Im 6'10 (183cm)

I will get a bike tomorrow im not sure which one.. Trek 3500 or 3700 Disc thingy or whatever it is.

I would wake up at 6 or 7 in the morning. Eat something healthy for breakfast and ride for like 30 minutes?

So if i do start losing weight by biking what exactly is good for me to eat? I havent eaten fastfood and sodas for like 2 months now. How much exactly should i drive daily?

I really like Tunafish and any salad that has tunafish in it but it can also be without tunafish. I also like Special K cereal and i suppose theyre healthy? But overall im just asking for ur tips and so. I would really appriciate some help and tips. Because im sick of being so big. (no offence to people that are bigger than me) But i doubt there are any . I actually enjoy cycling thats why i would like to lose weight by Cycling.

 

[mark1974]

firstly well done for making the effort
as for the food i would get advice from a dietician i am sure with a couple of changes in food intake {like you already have} combined with cycling the weight will be shifted
good luck

 

[Fubar]

Yes, well done - I would suggest not changing too much too soon, as it will probably do you more harm than good. Build up your time and distance on the bike gradually, whilst at the same time gradually cutting down on any "crap" (though the exercise will probably make you more hungry!). There are no easy solutions or quick fixes to weight loss, but at least you are taking a step in the right direction - it also helps to set yourself a goal, such as a charity cycle ride, sportive, etc to help you focus. Above all enjoy yourself.

 

[oldfatfool]

6'10" or 183cm (6'1")??

Anyways I was 240lb @ 6'1" and have dropped to 196 lb in the 10 months I have been cycling.

Breakfast consists of a high fruit mueseli, lunch a dressed salad and then evening meal of whatever swmbo cooks. I have cut out 99% of all my bread,snacks sweet stuff 6 days a week. Oh and no beer just the odd bottle of red cos its good for you

On average I would guess I cycle 25km a day 5 days a week and then 100km + at least once a month usually twice. When cycling I will usually have a carb/protein mix drink and on the longer rides bananas a flapjack and whatever I fancy at a cafe stop. hth

 

[This Time Next Year]

firstly well done for making the effort
as for the food i would get advice from a dietician i am sure with a couple of changes in food intake {like you already have} combined with cycling the weight will be shifted
good luck

It's a cliche, but the best advice as stated is eat less, and move more.

Don't be too obsessed with the weight, as there will be (slight) gains in muscle mass etc, and of course, you'll have good weeks and bad weeks, there's not too much wrong with tuna salad and special k (though too much tuna may add to muscle mass as it's a good protein source). Best advice speak to a dietician/doctor. Anybody else is just guessing.

 

[This Time Next Year]

...eat less, and move more...

To clarify though, make sure you eat enough to fuel your rides, if you feel too tired, your probably under fueled so take it easy (if at all!).

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Go for it! Don't get too bound up on weight though - I'm a LOT slimmer because of cycling but weigh more than I used to!

 

[Andrew_P]

5ft 10 was 238 around Jan 2011 now 171 I now cycle around 9-12 hours a week. If you can cycle to work or uni or whatever you do in the day it is a perfect way to make it a routine, it just takes time. You will find at first you will probably eat more as your body will sense the extra calories being used, just try and keep it sensible.

 

[david k]

Well i know this question has been asked on Yahoo Answers tons of times and problably here too but i will ask from people that actually cycle alot

Well im 17 and i weigh 255 pounds.. Yes.. I know im MASSIVE. Im 6'10 (183cm)

I will get a bike tomorrow im not sure which one.. Trek 3500 or 3700 Disc thingy or whatever it is.

I would wake up at 6 or 7 in the morning. Eat something healthy for breakfast and ride for like 30 minutes?

So if i do start losing weight by biking what exactly is good for me to eat? I havent eaten fastfood and sodas for like 2 months now. How much exactly should i drive daily?

I really like Tunafish and any salad that has tunafish in it but it can also be without tunafish. I also like Special K cereal and i suppose theyre healthy? But overall im just asking for ur tips and so. I would really appriciate some help and tips. Because im sick of being so big. (no offence to people that are bigger than me) But i doubt there are any . I actually enjoy cycling thats why i would like to lose weight by Cycling.

my tips,

pik healthy food you like, you wont stick to a deit you dont like
eat 3 good meals a day, dont skimp as you need to eat and will be less likely to snack
enjoy your cycling, its not for sport, make sure you enjoy your rides
if you have to snack, pick at celery, fruit yoghurts etc

dont pressure yourself and good luck

 

[david k]

6'10" or 183cm (6'1")??

Anyways I was 240lb @ 6'1" and have dropped to 196 lb in the 10 months I have been cycling.

Breakfast consists of a high fruit mueseli, lunch a dressed salad and then evening meal of whatever swmbo cooks. I have cut out 99% of all my bread,snacks sweet stuff 6 days a week. Oh and no beer just the odd bottle of red cos its good for you

On average I would guess I cycle 25km a day 5 days a week and then 100km + at least once a month usually twice. When cycling I will usually have a carb/protein mix drink and on the longer rides bananas a flapjack and whatever I fancy at a cafe stop. hth

i like this approach, similar to what i aim for and its worked for me

 

[Holdsworth]

I was 224lbs (102kg) in Mid 2010 at 5' 7". After nearly two years on the bike I am now 154lbs (>70kg) and still dropping slowly. No real changes in my diet apart from less fried foods although my intake of sugary, carbonated drinks has taken a nosedive. Maybe I should eat a more balanced diet but for now my weight is stable and a lot less than it used to be. In fact I lost the equivalent of two of my EBC touring bikes!!!

 

[cyberknight]

Wait for the incredible shrinking gaz to post , a real poster boy of how cycling can turn your life around.
http://theamazing39stonecyclist.wordpress.com/tag/incredible-shrinking-gaz/

 

[MrJamie]

More than anything itll make you feel a lot more energetic, lighter, fitter, stronger which in a lot of ways is better and more satisfying than just losing bodyfat. Itll help you lose weight, but how much you eat is still way more important. I cycle or run about 5 times a week for fitness but because im not strict with my diet at the moment i havent lost any weight in the past 6 months. I lost 6 stone in about 18 months when i was stricter with my diet Im 6'2 and something like 260 pounds at the moment so bigger than you , but used to be >300 and struggle to ride 3 miles or run 100metres

IMHO you need to lose weight by diet and supplement/boost it with exercise.

Edit: ex-39stone gaz is truely inspirational too

 

[gb155]

I'd say so


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[wisdom]

I was cycling to work on odd days but have rode virtually every day for the last 6 weeks (due to the nature of my work i have to use the car on some days).I have also changed my eating habits as i was getting a bit overweight.
Net result to date is 1/2 stone lighter and a good deal fitter
I ride about 14 miles per day and a bit at weekend if possible,
A charity ride one weekend with hopefully more to come.
Porridge for breakfast
A salad for lunch
Normal tea with the family
No crisps or carbonated drinks
Odd and i mean the odd pint
It is all working for me so good luck
I usually ride a ridgeback supernova as a commuting bike with loaded panniers,mudguards etc, but have added a new Giant defy 3 road bike for pleasure use and riding to work when i dont have to carry too much.