Alexander Lysberg I feel you friend. I’m a shift working lone commuter. Out there in the cold and the dark just turning them pedals with the wind in my ears and the rain in my face.
I bought cycle this month and I was considering two options either buy new smartphone or a bicycle, and last week I went for 62 km trip that gave me so much positive vibes... Love cycling
This is a point which needs much much more public awareness. If you have put on weight and maybe not had an ideal lifestyle in the past, take up cycling. It works wonders for physical and mental health.
I echo your statement Mr. Richards, started using the bicycle daily instead of the car on Oct 17th of 2016 (a bit more than a year ago) at 45+ years of age & have never looked back. It transformed me both physically & mentally.
Absolutely, I actually feel like an addict now, if I don't cycle for couple of days my body tells me it needs it. The concentration focus it brings to the brain, the energy to the whole body, and strange but a fact for me, less hunger... what's with that. The Government needs to encourage cycling for a healthier nation.
I got into cycling when a work colleague saw how down I was with my weight and never getting out the house apart from for work. He literally had to teach me how to ride a bike at the age of 33! I've been cycling now for 5 months and I love it. We set mini goals each month and there's now a group of us from work who all get together on days off and just see where the roads take us. Best thing I ever did.
I"m 54 years old and I been over weight all my life .. bicycling was the only exercise that did that for me.. I love to ride.. is part of my life a very important life.
Thank You for the inspiration, I just love to hear about all the health conscious people such as yourself tell their success stories, it gives me hope and inspiration that I might conquer the blocks that hold me back
I’m barely starting my cycling journey. I’m about to be 25 and cycling seems like the only thing that feels right for now. I was fed up one day and just dusted off an old bike in the garage, now I can’t stop. Thank you for this video. It’s extremely encouraging for my mental.
Hey Katie - well done. You are a star. And an inspiration. Thank you for posting. I have been riding on and off since my teens - when I don't ride I put on weight, when I ride I am fitter and lose some weight. Lifestyle has a lot to do with it. I have a road bike which i bought way back in 2004, still good. Bought a hybrid about five years ago, used that a lot. But last year was a bummer of a year. Didn't do enough. So, I am now back on the program. 150 km per week minimum target. 45 days in and I hit my 1000km tomorrow. Not breaking any records - usually between 26 and 28kph. ... I know Doi Inthanon (I live I Chiang Mai) .... Keep riding... keep inspiring others Oh and btw i am 73 years old. Did my first time trial in 1959. Oh bloody hell ! i am ancient... please don't fall over laughing.
This video showed up on my UA-cam feed for whatever reason. Just wanted to say congratulations. Cycling is fun and it definitely helps with weight loss. I have gone from 190 kg (420 pounds) to 105 kg (230 pounds) in the last 10 years, and the bike has been a huge part of that. It's certainly been the most fun part. So I know exactly how much better you feel now. Again, best regards!
This video is so timely. I'm 150kg+ and have reached a point where its either i do something now to become more active and lose weight or i may not live see my daughter grow up. I'm glad to say that I bought a bike last week and have been on three rides so far. I know this journey is not going to be easy, but your story has inspired me that i can do this. Thank you so much for sharing.
This is amazing! After 15 years in heart failure I got on a bike yesterday. I was terrified, but managed 12 miles down a flat canal tow path. Loved every minute of it, I need to lose about 15-20llbs I think and this has inspired me! Great to see you’re vegan too.:-) Atb Mike.🙏🙏
Mike that is incredible my friend, well done!! Don't worry about the weight it will come off in time. Just concentrate on having fun on your bike and fuelling with loads of potatoes, rice and veggies :)
Total inspiration! I'm from Sheffield, I'm over 50. I'm overweight and it's because of these videos I keep pushing myself. I became Vegan in Jan 2019 and did my first 100km fondo in Jan 2019 on the 2nd Aniversary of my mum's passing; after only 4 months of riding a bike after years of not riding. I did 65 miles for my Feb fondo on a single speed MTB on the road; going from Rotherham to The Peak District and back. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! You are an absolute inspiration and a shining example of what is possible. Thank you :-)
Katie, living outside of NYC, and as I become acquainted with you, you inspire me every time I watch your channel. I’m happy that you are pleased with your overall tremendous weight loss journey and how fit and healthy you look and feel. You also have a great sense of humor which I am sure helped you with your riding experience. Great way to make friends and get out socially. I am a beginner and I plan to train on Zwift and become more fit and lower my overall weight then hit the roads! At 63, I am feeling young and trying to eat right and further improve my fitness level. I was an athlete back in the day, I ran 10ks and played a lot of golf and tennis. So I look forward to your videos after you recover so you can let me know how you are doing. Ride on! John
Congratulations me too started from 2014. I was 112 kg and now 83 kg....... but I started Cycling recently expecting to 68 kg hope Cycling will help me. Perseverance is key to success.
Started this year at 80 kilos (5 foot 9, 34 y/o male) which isn't fat but not thin either. Got me a single speed bike, did only 50 miles in January, 70 in February and already got almost 100 miles in March. Planning to do my first 100 km (60 miles) ride before the month's over. Also doing weight training and tweaked my nutrition a bit and I'm already down to 75 kilos in 10 weeks, couldn't be happier about it. Congratulations on your journey and success.
This is hugely inspiring! I just started riding and I was getting discouraged because I could barely make it up a hill. Thanks so much for sharing your story. This is what I needed to keep going! 🙏🏽
Took my son out on his first bike ride in a long time because of the buzz that I had riding my own. He kept on saying along the way of our 16 mile ride that he couldn’t do it. I told him to stop saying you can’t do it and just go with the ride. His behaviour afterwards improved dramatically and he was so proud of himself he couldn’t stop smiling
Well done amazing story i am just starting riding to work 10 miles each way to lose weight into my 3rd week tough but today i feel better went home a different longer route
Wow, good for you...I am on my way to the same goal. I joined a great club that pushes my limits each week... already lost 56lbs over the last 4 months.
This was very inspirational. When i turned 42 I made a goal to lose 25-30 pounds and get my body back. After a month and doing 15-25 kms daily i have lost 12 pounds. Cycling is more than just cycling. It's the key to a healthier and focused lifestyle.
You rock!!!!! I’ve been cycling for a little over a year and it has definitely changed my life... I run a day, ride a day and then rest a day!!! #Healthiswealth❤️
Great job - I have started my journey two months ago starting from 94 kg ... and 180 cm high. I use ZWIFT - the weather outside is awful so I train 6 days a week about 1,5 hour each day. My main aim is to become fitter and increase my FTP. I have started eating healthy food - no sweets, chocolate and so on. You have inspired me - keep on doing good things :) Best regards
This is super interesting from a weight loss perspective. We know that the way to lose weight is through a calorie deficit and most people find that achievable through a slight reduction in calories and increased movement. But it’s interesting to see that cycling such long distances creates enough of calorie deficit for you to not have to worry about tracking calories at all. Wether that’s because it’s difficult to get that amount of calories in or you just don’t eat that much. I know lots of people really struggle with eating back their exercise calories especially if they’ve struggled with binge eating. There are some studies that show the bodies appetite regulation underestimates when you do really high levels of exercise . This is clearly an example of that. Sounds like the love of the sport is key to wanting to give that much time to it for weight loss. Well done 💪🏻 you’ve come a long way!
Wow! This is amazing! I started cycling to stop smoking. I've been a smoker for 25 years and I'm 43 now. I haven't smoked in over 2 years and just completed my first 100 mile ride this past November. Did it in just under 5 hours. I've never felt better and I can honestly say cycling saved my life.
You are amazing!! You are indeed an inspiration !! I picked up a Giant Cycle.. Riding after 32 years .. 1 was 94.6kg.. a month after IAM 87 kgs.. and still ticking!! Thank you for the motivation !! You are super cool !!😀👍💯🌹
I think this should be seen by people other than just bike riders. Your advice is spot on. When you focus on losing weight you fail. When you focus on living a healthy life with a balance of food, exercise, social activity etc then everything else, including weight, falls into place nicely. I am a bit jealous. I am a lot older and although I train hard and have been doing so for a lot longer than you have, I can't achieve some of the things that you have done. Well done.
True. I find the hardest part was getting over the fact that I actually did gain a bunch of weight and feeling comfortable/at peace with that... and understanding that this doesn’t mean that I am unworthy of love or friends or anything I wanted. I found it to be very challenging not to let it hold me back and to stop fighting it And to let it go I learned not to place my selfworth on how much I weighed/how I looked which is really good for my character and ego... I also helped me be more compassionate towards overweight people and see how emotionally strong they actually are. To love myself anyway wasn’t easy but it gets easier everyday and it actually is easier the more I love myself regardless of weight. Lesson learned! I’m so grateful for it :)
It sounds really fun and inspiring. I'm 17 and obese and when I heard about the freshman 15 for college I started wondering about getting a bike. I have never been allowed to stray too far from home so college may be my chance to get real miles in
What I love too is seeing how happy you are as you're riding & falling in love with the sport as you're becoming a healthier version of yourself! You're also inspiring me to climb more (I tend to be on flats mostly)
the last time i went up old moss was in a gritter, maybe one day i will get up it on my bike, just starting out, thanks for the pick me up, i was getting down.
Great job Katie, thanks for sharing your story. I am down 30 kg in about 18 months, and I literally started cycling again because of the stress and inconsistencies of commuting by car, and starting loving it (again) within a few weeks. I have since gone completely car-less, and feel better than I have in 10-15 years. Keep up the revolutions! Cheers!
Nice to see this Katie! I'm in love with ride my bike too and this is what i'm doing to lose weight too. Till i started, i lost 13kg, i want to lose 30kg. Let's ride!
Thank you for this! I started running in 2012 and worked myself up to running a marathon then running a half marathon and marathon on consecutive days. Then I hurt my knee and had surgery, gained all the weight back. I've been looking at cycling as an alternative to "retake the journey " but have hesitated. This video might be just what I needed.
What a journey you made! Well done Katie! I self lost around 15 kg since 2017 but I have not put attention to that. I start ride for be more healthy since I had high blood pressure and diabetes top 2. Today I not need any medical at all and I still loose weight.
Thanks, that's just how it's helped me and the best way to look at it. And really I've lost more weight while not thinking about it. Whereas when I was desperate to lose weight it just didn't happen.
Like said, your weight loss becomes secondary and we are happier for you as you are now able to accomplish yourself through your passion.... congratulations 🥂🍾
Just found your channel via a link from Juliet .Congrats to you for transforming your life and finding a new way to get healthy and be happy. Keep up the good work....I am a 68 year old guy on Cape Cod who started riding seriously( was always a casual rider) about 4 years ago. I ride 150 miles per week all year long and I am in the best shape of my life and found many new friends on the trails. Btw.... I ride Catrikes as I find them to be much more comfortable , especially on the long rides. Your videos are great.
Hi i just started cycling last year and i got into a bike accident which left me a soft tissue injury on my left knee. After the accident, I stopped cycling for a good while. Some of my colleagues also had some serious bike accident which gave them fracture injuries. This worsened my fear of cycling again. I still want to get back into cycling but i guess my fear hasn’t diminished yet. I’m pushing myself from time to time to go on cycling with my husband. Thank you for this video. It’s actually empowering and inspiring at the same since i only see a few women cyclists out there who would fearlessly venture out the road.
My husband and I bought bikes last month. We are so far doing 30km each week. Not many safe biking places here in Kenya, but we are using what works. I'm now 87kg, and my goal weight is 70kilos. You have inspired me to keep going. I love biking, I love the places we are discovering. Soon joining a local cycling group who take beginners as well. Thank you for sharing your story. Love from Kenya
I used to cycle but because of my weight it was by mountain bike, I'm a shameful 23 stone due to depression and lifestyle I had my mountain bike stolen from inside a shop and its now been two years since I last rode, and only just yesterday I purchased a second hand mountain bike and in the process of doing it up to ride for charity. I'm aiming to push myself to cycling 54.1 miles to collect from the various locations at my company as my work colleague is working to pay off his funeral as he does not want his wife to pay ( the guy has cancer btw ) but watching this video has pushed me even more to get out and about on two wheels. Keep up the great work you've inspired me. Who knows... lol I may even do a youtube weight loss journey.
I just came across your channel. Have just started casual cycling with my partner, who's a more serious cyclist. It was great to see your journey so far. I'm hoping to get fitter and get better sleep from all the excercise I get cycling, so I can keep up with my young kids. Thanks for your channel. It's great to see a female cycling channel! Love it!
I'm so glad youtube recommended this video for me. I just got my bike last week. My plan was to do exactly what you're doing. Have fun, slowly gradually lose weight without driving myself crazy thinking about dieting and focusing on the scale. Just have fun and live life. This is exactly my plan and it's great to see someone else has already proved that it'll work.
I've just got hooked up on cycling. I'm trying my best to maintain this hobby because it's something I really love; it's something fantastic and even though I'm overweight I'm trying to do my best and shed some kilos. Congratulations on your journey, I'm about to start mine.
Katie!!!You're an inspiration!! I started riding again recently and I wish I never stopped because I feel like I've never ridden a bike ever omg! I did 10kms today and thought I was going to die! I have gained about 50 pounds(around 23kgs) in last few years and I am inspired to get myself back! Thanks Katie! Keep posting🥰
Inspirational Katie. I also bought a road bike about same time as you and have lost 25% body weight over the 4 years. You look am-maze-zing, I feel great 👍
Katie Kookaburra similar stuff to you from what I have seen but this year, I felt brave enough to join a cycling club. Royal Leamington Spa Cycling Club has got me into group rides and veterans TT’s (one is automatically veteran over 40 years which for some, may seem an age 🤣). Anyway, anyone can do TT’s, 10 miles of max effort, against clock - you don’t need a TT bike just surf up with your road bike and have a go. You’re against your time , no one else’s! It’s quite addictive and focuses training on speed. I have found my weight fell away doing shorter high effort interval type training and my general Sportive length ride speed and stamina increased. I also did Rawlinson Brackett Sportive, Tour of Cambridge, Velothon Wales, Tour O’the Borders (favourite) and Velo Birmingham. Have also been to dark side with RLSCC recently ‘cos I have a mountain bike and it’s great to get mucky this time of year 😳
You may loose fat, but gain muscle mass - that would "make result" even. For sure your blood would be more oxygenated, and you will always be healthier and in better metabolic condition, regardless of the weight by riding bicycle.
High Carb, Low fat like she did, basically DurianRider protocols. Sugar is your friend. Try it for yourself. Low Fat like less than 10grams per day. The Fat you eat is the fat you wear. Carbs will fuel the athletic lifestyle. No calorie counting, just go get it.
Well done! You look fantastic. I’ve lost 48 lbs since the end of January this year mainly from walking 7-10 miles a day, with the odd 15 and 20 miles thrown in. I’ve decided to buy a bike to commute to work every day to keep the weight off.
I very much needed to see this. Back on a bike after years of no cardio. Blood pressure up and need to make some lifestyle changes. Starting my new journey. Just bought a bike after 10 years. Bought 3 actually but that's another story. Thanks again for sharing.
Hi Katie! Thank you for sharing your testimony with us! I am hoping to get back into shape again, because I really LOVE and enjoy bike riding- that's always been my passion! Unfortunately, last year, I had to move away from my hometown where I rode everywhere on an daily basis. Since then, I have gained so much weight due to 1.) Me, currently residing an a toxic, negative environment (pretty much, it's a very bad neighborhood) where crime and road accidents happen, randomly. 2.) The other town where I am currently residing at, it has no even terrain / flat land where I can safely ride my bicycle, without fear of crashing downhill / struggling to go uphill, or being victimized by the local trouble makers 😒 However, after watching your video, Katie, you have become a positive inspiration to me and many other viewers + you have also encouraged me to overcome my challenges, especially with my weight gain, which I am very determined to beat! Again, thank you so much Katie! Stay awesome ☺😊✊👍✌ and safe cycling, always 🚲💜💜💜 🚲 PS: *positive update* Earlier this afternoon, I went out on a 5 - 10 mile bike ride with my cousins. The ride was challenging at some parts but it was also fun lol! My cousins are very supportive of my goal in helping me to lose weight, so I definitely agree with you- riding a bicycle in a social group is a great idea 😊✌💜
I rode for 14yrs .. I raced moutain bikes, rode 10, 25 and 50 mile TTs, did two events almost every week .... and trained on the road and turbo. I never lost weight just by cycling.
We should not be defined by weight or how we look. Be happy eat right cycle strong but more importantly be yourself. Woman have it much harder though and that's so unfair.
Bikes have just as much if not more rights to be on the road than cars. Not having a dig because I’ve just started cycling and using my car less. It makes me have more care and courtesy towards cyclists knowing how they’re feeling during that ride
The more people riding on the roads, the more those CAR FOLK will understand and learn to SEE US and give us the respect we're due. Get on those roads to help OTHER bikers bike safely!
Katie, congrats on the achievement. You have inspired many. I have lost 41 lbs from my peak weight. So far since July I have cycled over 700 miles and climbed over 33000 feet. Diet is also crucial. But cycling did it for me. All my rides are short under 20 miles.
This is very, very super, Katie! Big respect! One can lose weight by "eating the half", low fat, low sugar. But in most of the cases the weight is coming back. The human body is made to move, run, cycle and perform. Sweating is very important to burn fat and lose weight. Climbing with a bicycle - as you do, Katie - is extremely effective. Tips for beginners: Get a good bicycle. It can be a 2nd hand one. Famous brands like Giant, GT, Scott, Trek.. and so on have for example good bikes. Frame size, saddle, seating position, handlebar must fit you. Easy low gears are very important. For example 3 chainrings 44/32/22 teeth front and rear 11-34 teeth work fine. Also front 32 teeth, rear 11-50 teeth. If you don't have low gears, it is unbelievable hard to climb, especially as a beginner. And if this experience is bad, it will be hard for you to go on. Pedaling in low gears is also good for your legs/muscles/knees. Set small and rechable goals. If 500 Meters of climb (in distance) is too tough for you, ride 100 m, stop, have a short break, another 100 m... and so on. After a while you will be able to do 1, 2, 5...10 Kilometers of climb. No shame to go one part on foot. Some people think that e-biking is a good training. Well, if you have health/knee problems, then is better than nothing. But human power and training can't be compared with any motor. It might be hard, you might be slow, but this is honest and real training with your own power. Training on a bicycle at home is good, but nothing compares to an outdoor ride. Climbing on a bicycle means sweating. Sweating is normal. Sweating brings the bad stuff out of your system and turns on your burner. Cycling in the rain is very good for your immune system. If there is too much snow, then walk. If for example 4'000 calories come into your system and 2'000 go out, you won't lose weight. So, check your nutrition and calories. Have good rides!
Same over here. I’ve done many ways to lose weight but none worked as I was not excited to do it continuously. When I started cycling, it really impacted my life. I’ve lost so many weight without noticing it and was having heaps of fun too. Cycling changed my life and I will keep on it.
So inspiring! I love cycling! I can forget my problems, day to day issues, etc and be in the zone and only thinking about the joy of riding. What a journey. :)
I lost 25 kg in 6 months by riding my bike for 30 km per day, all alone, through the winter, and no one ever cheered me on.
Well I'm cheering you on from afar!! Well done :) xx
well done Alexander. I have learnd cheer myself instead waiting for others to do that, so noone does it last 10 years..waiting depressed
Katie Kookaburra it’s really inspiring..Thanks for sharing buddy..!!
Alexander Lysberg I feel you friend. I’m a shift working lone commuter. Out there in the cold and the dark just turning them pedals with the wind in my ears and the rain in my face.
Great work. Well done 👍 ! I just startet 20km every day to work.
I bought cycle this month and I was considering two options either buy new smartphone or a bicycle, and last week I went for 62 km trip that gave me so much positive vibes... Love cycling
Great story Vivek!
Lovely
Hey bro!! Does cycling can reduce our weight???
Ya sure .I do it almost daily.
@@chaitanyamehra3682 bro can we reduce 5kg in one month by cycling???
This is a point which needs much much more public awareness. If you have put on weight and maybe not had an ideal lifestyle in the past, take up cycling. It works wonders for physical and mental health.
Mentally and physically it's the best thing there is!
I echo your statement Mr. Richards, started using the bicycle daily instead of the car on Oct 17th of 2016 (a bit more than a year ago) at 45+ years of age & have never looked back.
It transformed me both physically & mentally.
I'm glad that I found a sport as a child so that I never got fat and now as I take up cycling i will get even leaner.
Absolutely, I actually feel like an addict now, if I don't cycle for couple of days my body tells me it needs it. The concentration focus it brings to the brain, the energy to the whole body, and strange but a fact for me, less hunger... what's with that. The Government needs to encourage cycling for a healthier nation.
Maybe the weight loss happens because cycling makes you happy .
I got into cycling when a work colleague saw how down I was with my weight and never getting out the house apart from for work. He literally had to teach me how to ride a bike at the age of 33! I've been cycling now for 5 months and I love it. We set mini goals each month and there's now a group of us from work who all get together on days off and just see where the roads take us. Best thing I ever did.
I"m 54 years old and I been over weight all my life .. bicycling was the only exercise that did that for me.. I love to ride.. is part of my life a very important life.
It's just the best isn't it!! :) Bikes for life! x
Thank You for the inspiration, I just love to hear about all the health conscious people such as yourself tell their success stories, it gives me hope and inspiration that I might conquer the blocks that hold me back
I can not live with out My bike it means so much to Me
@@dambuster6387 🙏 🙏 🙏
I’m barely starting my cycling journey. I’m about to be 25 and cycling seems like the only thing that feels right for now. I was fed up one day and just dusted off an old bike in the garage, now I can’t stop. Thank you for this video. It’s extremely encouraging for my mental.
just keep pedaling!
I got from 140kg to 110kg by diet alone and now i'm considering to start cycling to lose more weight. Awesome story btw Katie, you're a hero !
Do it! Cycling will take you the 'extra mile' ('scuse the pun) from being thinner to being actually fit and trim. And it's fun!
I'm from Brasil, I Lost 20 kilos in 5 month, and now i love cycling.
How much time did you spent for cycling every day
I lost 900 pounds. Some arsehole nicked my bike.
ouch, i only lost 130 pounds in my divorce...
You should get a smarthalo so nobody could steal your bike. Way 2 go on your weight loss. By the way.
Thats why i buy 110$ bike
NaeMuckle sameee
Best comment in this section of sad sacks. So you start doing regular excercise andoise weight. Surprise surprise
Hey Katie - well done. You are a star. And an inspiration. Thank you for posting.
I have been riding on and off since my teens - when I don't ride I put on weight, when I ride I am fitter and lose some weight. Lifestyle has a lot to do with it. I have a road bike which i bought way back in 2004, still good. Bought a hybrid about five years ago, used that a lot. But last year was a bummer of a year. Didn't do enough. So, I am now back on the program. 150 km per week minimum target. 45 days in and I hit my 1000km tomorrow. Not breaking any records - usually between 26 and 28kph. ... I know Doi Inthanon (I live I Chiang Mai) ....
Keep riding... keep inspiring others
Oh and btw i am 73 years old.
Did my first time trial in 1959. Oh bloody hell ! i am ancient... please don't fall over laughing.
This video showed up on my UA-cam feed for whatever reason. Just wanted to say congratulations. Cycling is fun and it definitely helps with weight loss. I have gone from 190 kg (420 pounds) to 105 kg (230 pounds) in the last 10 years, and the bike has been a huge part of that. It's certainly been the most fun part. So I know exactly how much better you feel now. Again, best regards!
Wow Brent that’s incredible! Well done!! So glad you enjoyed the vid and thanks again for the support x
Brent Williams How are you getting on Brent? You lost 85kg....that’s almost a whole me! Well done :)
That's incredible! Congrats! I need to lose about 30Kg, so you give me hope! 😎😋🙏
Congratulations on your health spin around 👏 🙌 😀
This video is so timely. I'm 150kg+ and have reached a point where its either i do something now to become more active and lose weight or i may not live see my daughter grow up. I'm glad to say that I bought a bike last week and have been on three rides so far. I know this journey is not going to be easy, but your story has inspired me that i can do this. Thank you so much for sharing.
This is amazing! After 15 years in heart failure I got on a bike yesterday. I was terrified, but managed 12 miles down a flat canal tow path. Loved every minute of it, I need to lose about 15-20llbs I think and this has inspired me! Great to see you’re vegan too.:-)
Atb Mike.🙏🙏
Mike that is incredible my friend, well done!! Don't worry about the weight it will come off in time. Just concentrate on having fun on your bike and fuelling with loads of potatoes, rice and veggies :)
How's the heart, 8 months later?
Great to hear. Have fun and good luck
Hey , how r u a year later ?
saurav basu he died
Adore this :) newbie road cyclist here! Thank you so much for sharing Xx
Total inspiration!
I'm from Sheffield, I'm over 50. I'm overweight and it's because of these videos I keep pushing myself. I became Vegan in Jan 2019 and did my first 100km fondo in Jan 2019 on the 2nd Aniversary of my mum's passing; after only 4 months of riding a bike after years of not riding. I did 65 miles for my Feb fondo on a single speed MTB on the road; going from Rotherham to The Peak District and back. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! You are an absolute inspiration and a shining example of what is possible. Thank you :-)
Gradual and consistency... So true... Very inspiring.
Such a great point! Losing the weight has to be secondary, the main thing is the lifestyle change! Great video too!
Katie, living outside of NYC, and as I become acquainted with you, you inspire me every time I watch your channel. I’m happy that you are pleased with your overall tremendous weight loss journey and how fit and healthy you look and feel. You also have a great sense of humor which I am sure helped you with your riding experience. Great way to make friends and get out socially. I am a beginner and I plan to train on Zwift and become more fit and lower my overall weight then hit the roads! At 63, I am feeling young and trying to eat right and further improve my fitness level. I was an athlete back in the day, I ran 10ks and played a lot of golf and tennis. So I look forward to your videos after you recover so you can let me know how you are doing. Ride on! John
Congratulations me too started from 2014.
I was 112 kg and now 83 kg....... but I started Cycling recently expecting to 68 kg hope Cycling will help me.
Perseverance is key to success.
Started this year at 80 kilos (5 foot 9, 34 y/o male) which isn't fat but not thin either. Got me a single speed bike, did only 50 miles in January, 70 in February and already got almost 100 miles in March. Planning to do my first 100 km (60 miles) ride before the month's over. Also doing weight training and tweaked my nutrition a bit and I'm already down to 75 kilos in 10 weeks, couldn't be happier about it. Congratulations on your journey and success.
Update! 72 kilos as of today. Did well over 250 miles during May. I don't wanna go any lower, I feel excellent as it is.
Currently three stone down in eight months and never been as fit in my life. Absolutely loving going out.
I really like this. You've shown too that it isn't a quick process, that doing it for the sheer enjoyment and feeling of it is what gets you there.
This is hugely inspiring! I just started riding and I was getting discouraged because I could barely make it up a hill. Thanks so much for sharing your story. This is what I needed to keep going! 🙏🏽
You can do it!!!!!
Took my son out on his first bike ride in a long time because of the buzz that I had riding my own. He kept on saying along the way of our 16 mile ride that he couldn’t do it. I told him to stop saying you can’t do it and just go with the ride. His behaviour afterwards improved dramatically and he was so proud of himself he couldn’t stop smiling
@@Anonymous-p7q2h keep the fun for the kids. Usually they enjoy the competition later on.
Well done amazing story i am just starting riding to work 10 miles each way to lose weight into my 3rd week tough but today i feel better went home a different longer route
You are absolutely drop dead gorgeous! Great story.
Just got my bicycle yesterday. Good luck with everything that you do!
Wow, good for you...I am on my way to the same goal. I joined a great club that pushes my limits each week... already lost 56lbs over the last 4 months.
This was very inspirational. When i turned 42 I made a goal to lose 25-30 pounds and get my body back. After a month and doing 15-25 kms daily i have lost 12 pounds. Cycling is more than just cycling. It's the key to a healthier and focused lifestyle.
You rock!!!!! I’ve been cycling for a little over a year and it has definitely changed my life...
I run a day, ride a day and then rest a day!!!
#Healthiswealth❤️
YOu are an inspiration. On my 2nd month of cycling myself. Keep it up and stay safe! Keep Riding!
This is why I love cycling. Well done!
Yup me too I can eat all the cake! 😀🍰
xgalvan1 Cycling is amazing
Great transformation video. Thanks for sharing and keep it up.
she was very pretty before, But now shes healthy :-)
still she is pretty as well as healthy
@Toographictosayontelevision fanny
Really pretty!
Great job - I have started my journey two months ago starting from 94 kg ... and 180 cm high. I use ZWIFT - the weather outside is awful so I train 6 days a week about 1,5 hour each day. My main aim is to become fitter and increase my FTP. I have started eating healthy food - no sweets, chocolate and so on. You have inspired me - keep on doing good things :) Best regards
This is super interesting from a weight loss perspective. We know that the way to lose weight is through a calorie deficit and most people find that achievable through a slight reduction in calories and increased movement. But it’s interesting to see that cycling such long distances creates enough of calorie deficit for you to not have to worry about tracking calories at all. Wether that’s because it’s difficult to get that amount of calories in or you just don’t eat that much. I know lots of people really struggle with eating back their exercise calories especially if they’ve struggled with binge eating.
There are some studies that show the bodies appetite regulation underestimates when you do really high levels of exercise . This is clearly an example of that. Sounds like the love of the sport is key to wanting to give that much time to it for weight loss. Well done 💪🏻 you’ve come a long way!
Wow! This is amazing! I started cycling to stop smoking. I've been a smoker for 25 years and I'm 43 now. I haven't smoked in over 2 years and just completed my first 100 mile ride this past November. Did it in just under 5 hours. I've never felt better and I can honestly say cycling saved my life.
You are amazing!! You are indeed an inspiration !! I picked up a Giant Cycle.. Riding after 32 years .. 1 was 94.6kg.. a month after IAM 87 kgs.. and still ticking!! Thank you for the motivation !! You are super cool !!😀👍💯🌹
I think this should be seen by people other than just bike riders. Your advice is spot on. When you focus on losing weight you fail. When you focus on living a healthy life with a balance of food, exercise, social activity etc then everything else, including weight, falls into place nicely. I am a bit jealous. I am a lot older and although I train hard and have been doing so for a lot longer than you have, I can't achieve some of the things that you have done. Well done.
True. I find the hardest part was getting over the fact that I actually did gain a bunch of weight and feeling comfortable/at peace with that... and understanding that this doesn’t mean that I am unworthy of love or friends or anything I wanted. I found it to be very challenging not to let it hold me back and to stop fighting it
And to let it go I learned not to place my selfworth on how much I weighed/how I looked which is really good for my character and ego... I also helped me be more compassionate towards overweight people and see how emotionally strong they actually are. To love myself anyway wasn’t easy but it gets easier everyday and it actually is easier the more I love myself regardless of weight. Lesson learned! I’m so grateful for it :)
Nice job! I just started my journey
It sounds really fun and inspiring. I'm 17 and obese and when I heard about the freshman 15 for college I started wondering about getting a bike. I have never been allowed to stray too far from home so college may be my chance to get real miles in
What I love too is seeing how happy you are as you're riding & falling in love with the sport as you're becoming a healthier version of yourself! You're also inspiring me to climb more (I tend to be on flats mostly)
got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis im really excited about my work out journey already lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. bike rideing and eating well.
Eating high carb, low fat vegan foods were the way I did it. So easy :)
thank you for making a video to help your self and then it turns around and helps other's
the last time i went up old moss was in a gritter, maybe one day i will get up it on my bike, just starting out, thanks for the pick me up, i was getting down.
Great job Katie, thanks for sharing your story. I am down 30 kg in about 18 months, and I literally started cycling again because of the stress and inconsistencies of commuting by car, and starting loving it (again) within a few weeks. I have since gone completely car-less, and feel better than I have in 10-15 years. Keep up the revolutions! Cheers!
Nice to see this Katie! I'm in love with ride my bike too and this is what i'm doing to lose weight too. Till i started, i lost 13kg, i want to lose 30kg. Let's ride!
Thank you for this! I started running in 2012 and worked myself up to running a marathon then running a half marathon and marathon on consecutive days. Then I hurt my knee and had surgery, gained all the weight back. I've been looking at cycling as an alternative to "retake the journey " but have hesitated. This video might be just what I needed.
I bought my bike yesterday, i'm back on track, also congratulations on your archivement! good video
I absolutely love riding. Its so fun seeing places and feeling the breeze on your face while peddling. Its truly life changing
Just started biking to work and everywhere
Thank you for the inspiration.
Exactly what I needed to see. Thank you for sharing your experience.
You had me at the blue 2 piece! 😁
Quote of the Month:
"Looking at adventure rather than at losing weight"!
Seddie M. Me too
What a journey you made! Well done Katie! I self lost around 15 kg since 2017 but I have not put attention to that. I start ride for be more healthy since I had high blood pressure and diabetes top 2. Today I not need any medical at all and I still loose weight.
Such an inspiring story. Think about having adventures is the best weight loss advice I've ever heard. 👊
Thanks, that's just how it's helped me and the best way to look at it. And really I've lost more weight while not thinking about it. Whereas when I was desperate to lose weight it just didn't happen.
Katie Kookaburra I started doing it , but my ass and legs keeps paining 😕.
Is it normal ?
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@@Rohit-mq2gc See my post above...
@@gbsailing9436 bro , I sold my bicycle just a week ago . Now I go for walk Morning and evening
It HAS inspired me. Thank you!
Well done Katie
It's no way easy to lose weight
I lost a stone and a half from this time last year through eating right and cycling 👍👍
That's incredible well done!! :)
i just started riding this year and i’m so happy that i found your channel!!!
Like said, your weight loss becomes secondary and we are happier for you as you are now able to accomplish yourself through your passion.... congratulations 🥂🍾
Just found your channel via a link from Juliet .Congrats to you for transforming your life and finding a new way to get healthy and be happy. Keep up the good work....I am a 68 year old guy on Cape Cod who started riding seriously( was always a casual rider) about 4 years ago. I ride 150 miles per week all year long and I am in the best shape of my life and found many new friends on the trails. Btw.... I ride Catrikes as I find them to be much more comfortable , especially on the long rides. Your videos are great.
Cycling the most amazing hobby in the world.
I think climbing is, but I like to go there by bike. It is a good second place 😏
Yes u r right.. I m addicted with cycle ride
Great things happens when you keep at it!
Congratulations on all of this fitness improvement, Katie. You are an inspiration for others. Thanks for making this video.
Thanks so much Jensen, you are always so supportive I really appreciate that :) Thank yoooooou :)
Hi i just started cycling last year and i got into a bike accident which left me a soft tissue injury on my left knee. After the accident, I stopped cycling for a good while. Some of my colleagues also had some serious bike accident which gave them fracture injuries. This worsened my fear of cycling again. I still want to get back into cycling but i guess my fear hasn’t diminished yet. I’m pushing myself from time to time to go on cycling with my husband. Thank you for this video. It’s actually empowering and inspiring at the same since i only see a few women cyclists out there who would fearlessly venture out the road.
Congrats!!! You are inspiration to me.
Thanks so much Andre :)
My husband and I bought bikes last month. We are so far doing 30km each week. Not many safe biking places here in Kenya, but we are using what works. I'm now 87kg, and my goal weight is 70kilos. You have inspired me to keep going. I love biking, I love the places we are discovering. Soon joining a local cycling group who take beginners as well. Thank you for sharing your story. Love from Kenya
I used to cycle but because of my weight it was by mountain bike, I'm a shameful 23 stone due to depression and lifestyle I had my mountain bike stolen from inside a shop and its now been two years since I last rode, and only just yesterday I purchased a second hand mountain bike and in the process of doing it up to ride for charity. I'm aiming to push myself to cycling 54.1 miles to collect from the various locations at my company as my work colleague is working to pay off his funeral as he does not want his wife to pay ( the guy has cancer btw ) but watching this video has pushed me even more to get out and about on two wheels. Keep up the great work you've inspired me. Who knows... lol I may even do a youtube weight loss journey.
Sounds like you have NAFLD. Find a good endocrinologist, it's curable. Once you liver functions well, you will be able to exercise much easier.
I just came across your channel. Have just started casual cycling with my partner, who's a more serious cyclist. It was great to see your journey so far. I'm hoping to get fitter and get better sleep from all the excercise I get cycling, so I can keep up with my young kids. Thanks for your channel. It's great to see a female cycling channel! Love it!
You go, girl! I also lost about 60 pounds from biking alone. Now I'm in it for life. Only exercise that's ever worked for me and held my interest. :)
I'm so glad youtube recommended this video for me. I just got my bike last week. My plan was to do exactly what you're doing. Have fun, slowly gradually lose weight without driving myself crazy thinking about dieting and focusing on the scale. Just have fun and live life. This is exactly my plan and it's great to see someone else has already proved that it'll work.
I have been riding my bike for 5 years now take it every where I myself wasn't really over weight but I lost 30 bl good for you keep it up
I've just got hooked up on cycling. I'm trying my best to maintain this hobby because it's something I really love; it's something fantastic and even though I'm overweight I'm trying to do my best and shed some kilos. Congratulations on your journey, I'm about to start mine.
Great video. Very inspiring.
Katie!!!You're an inspiration!! I started riding again recently and I wish I never stopped because I feel like I've never ridden a bike ever omg! I did 10kms today and thought I was going to die! I have gained about 50 pounds(around 23kgs) in last few years and I am inspired to get myself back! Thanks Katie! Keep posting🥰
Inspirational Katie. I also bought a road bike about same time as you and have lost 25% body weight over the 4 years. You look am-maze-zing, I feel great 👍
Richard that is incredible!!!! Well done! :) 25% is incredible. What type of rides were you doing? What tips would you have for others?
Katie Kookaburra similar stuff to you from what I have seen but this year, I felt brave enough to join a cycling club. Royal Leamington Spa Cycling Club has got me into group rides and veterans TT’s (one is automatically veteran over 40 years which for some, may seem an age 🤣). Anyway, anyone can do TT’s, 10 miles of max effort, against clock - you don’t need a TT bike just surf up with your road bike and have a go. You’re against your time , no one else’s! It’s quite addictive and focuses training on speed. I have found my weight fell away doing shorter high effort interval type training and my general Sportive length ride speed and stamina increased. I also did Rawlinson Brackett Sportive, Tour of Cambridge, Velothon Wales, Tour O’the Borders (favourite) and Velo Birmingham. Have also been to dark side with RLSCC recently ‘cos I have a mountain bike and it’s great to get mucky this time of year 😳
Excellent information Richard. I might I might try TT myself!
I started cycling 2 days ago, I do only 4 km in a day. Hope ll increase day by day
Well done brilliant, the benefits to physical and mental health that cycling can give is massive, I love it 👍😁
Amazing story! I just started cycling and can't wait to take your advice!
Over the past 5 odd years, I've clocked 43000km (~27000 miles). I was about 95kg when I started and am 95kg now. Cycling is not my saviour :(
Change your food and gcn on UA-cam is your best friend
You may loose fat, but gain muscle mass - that would "make result" even. For sure your blood would be more oxygenated, and you will always be healthier and in better metabolic condition, regardless of the weight by riding bicycle.
High Carb, Low fat like she did, basically DurianRider protocols. Sugar is your friend. Try it for yourself. Low Fat like less than 10grams per day. The Fat you eat is the fat you wear. Carbs will fuel the athletic lifestyle. No calorie counting, just go get it.
Well done! You look fantastic. I’ve lost 48 lbs since the end of January this year mainly from walking 7-10 miles a day, with the odd 15 and 20 miles thrown in. I’ve decided to buy a bike to commute to work every day to keep the weight off.
Well done Katie! :)
I very much needed to see this. Back on a bike after years of no cardio. Blood pressure up and need to make some lifestyle changes. Starting my new journey. Just bought a bike after 10 years. Bought 3 actually but that's another story. Thanks again for sharing.
Great to hear your story
Hi Katie! Thank you for sharing your testimony with us! I am hoping to get back into shape again, because I really LOVE and enjoy bike riding- that's always been my passion! Unfortunately, last year, I had to move away from my hometown where I rode everywhere on an daily basis. Since then, I have gained so much weight due to 1.) Me, currently residing an a toxic, negative environment (pretty much, it's a very bad neighborhood) where crime and road accidents happen, randomly. 2.) The other town where I am currently residing at, it has no even terrain / flat land where I can safely ride my bicycle, without fear of crashing downhill / struggling to go uphill, or being victimized by the local trouble makers 😒 However, after watching your video, Katie, you have become a positive inspiration to me and many other viewers + you have also encouraged me to overcome my challenges, especially with my weight gain, which I am very determined to beat! Again, thank you so much Katie! Stay awesome ☺😊✊👍✌ and safe cycling, always 🚲💜💜💜 🚲 PS: *positive update* Earlier this afternoon, I went out on a 5 - 10 mile bike ride with my cousins. The ride was challenging at some parts but it was also fun lol! My cousins are very supportive of my goal in helping me to lose weight, so I definitely agree with you- riding a bicycle in a social group is a great idea 😊✌💜
Well done!!!
I rode for 14yrs .. I raced moutain bikes, rode 10, 25 and 50 mile TTs, did two events almost every week .... and trained on the road and turbo. I never lost weight just by cycling.
We should not be defined by weight or how we look. Be happy eat right cycle strong but more importantly be yourself. Woman have it much harder though and that's so unfair.
Well done Katie, spread the word and help others follow your path.
I would never want to ride on a road with cars. Give me trails and heck yes I would do it. Plus cars hate being stuck behind cyclists.
Bikes have just as much if not more rights to be on the road than cars. Not having a dig because I’ve just started cycling and using my car less. It makes me have more care and courtesy towards cyclists knowing how they’re feeling during that ride
The more people riding on the roads, the more those CAR FOLK will understand and learn to SEE US and give us the respect we're due. Get on those roads to help OTHER bikers bike safely!
find or start a riding group. Greater visibility in numbers. I am soooo grateful for the bike trails near me so I don't have to ride on the road.
A great success story. Congrats Katie! Keep on your plan and happy trails.
With respect, you're so beautiful.
I’ve got a bike machine and I’m doing 30 mins a day to get started. You inspire me so much!!! Currently cycling and watching right now
Cycling is great for weight loss. Mountain biking is even better! : P
Katie, congrats on the achievement. You have inspired many. I have lost 41 lbs from my peak weight. So far since July I have cycled over 700 miles and climbed over 33000 feet. Diet is also crucial. But cycling did it for me. All my rides are short under 20 miles.
This is why I love UA-cam. Great videos like this inspire people. Thank you
No thank YOU! Thanks for such a lovely message! xx
This is very, very super, Katie! Big respect!
One can lose weight by "eating the half", low fat, low sugar. But in most of the cases the weight is coming back.
The human body is made to move, run, cycle and perform. Sweating is very important to burn fat and lose weight.
Climbing with a bicycle - as you do, Katie - is extremely effective.
Tips for beginners: Get a good bicycle. It can be a 2nd hand one. Famous brands like Giant, GT, Scott, Trek.. and so on have for example good bikes. Frame size, saddle, seating position, handlebar must fit you. Easy low gears are very important. For example 3 chainrings 44/32/22 teeth front and rear 11-34 teeth work fine. Also front 32 teeth, rear 11-50 teeth.
If you don't have low gears, it is unbelievable hard to climb, especially as a beginner. And if this experience is bad, it will be hard for you to go on.
Pedaling in low gears is also good for your legs/muscles/knees.
Set small and rechable goals. If 500 Meters of climb (in distance) is too tough for you, ride 100 m, stop, have a short break, another 100 m... and so on. After a while you will be able to do 1, 2, 5...10 Kilometers of climb.
No shame to go one part on foot.
Some people think that e-biking is a good training. Well, if you have health/knee problems, then is better than nothing. But human power and training can't be compared with any motor.
It might be hard, you might be slow, but this is honest and real training with your own power.
Training on a bicycle at home is good, but nothing compares to an outdoor ride.
Climbing on a bicycle means sweating. Sweating is normal. Sweating brings the bad stuff out of your system and turns on your burner.
Cycling in the rain is very good for your immune system. If there is too much snow, then walk.
If for example 4'000 calories come into your system and 2'000 go out, you won't lose weight.
So, check your nutrition and calories.
Have good rides!
Everytime i lost motivation on bike, I’ll go watch this video. Thank you so much ! Such an inspiration 😭
Same over here. I’ve done many ways to lose weight but none worked as I was not excited to do it continuously. When I started cycling, it really impacted my life. I’ve lost so many weight without noticing it and was having heaps of fun too. Cycling changed my life and I will keep on it.
Thanks Katie for your honesty! You’re such an inspiration!
So inspiring! I love cycling! I can forget my problems, day to day issues, etc and be in the zone and only thinking about the joy of riding. What a journey. :)