Why Are You Still Fat?
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Why Are You Still Fat?
Many people take up cycling to lose weight and for a lot of them, riding a bike has certainly helped them lose a few kilos. However, for some people, it doesn't matter how much they ride their bikes or how hard or fast they cycle, they are still overweight.
One of the question I am frequently asked is why are you still fat if you ride a bike? The answer s very simple: its because losing weight is more about what you eat than how much you cycle.
Losing weight is actually 80% diet and only 20% exercise so even if you cycle hundreds of kilometres a week but don't eat healthily, it will be very difficult to lose weight.
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Great video! I was literally 100kg when I started cycling around 5 years ago. I was pretty self conscious at the start and just wore t shirt and leggings but soon got fitter and the weight dropped off. I'm around 65kg now so lost so much weight and it's cycling and plant based diet that have helped do that :)
Thats fantastic and amazing to think we can carry weight around yet still live...
Thanks again, Katie. I’ve seen the photo of you before you lost the weight. It’s quite an achievement. I wish I had your resolve and will power, it couldn’t have been easy.
leonardmlee i wish youd try hclf! Smash as many carbs as you want. No calories restricition whatsoever. Limit the fats a bit. Once youre carbed up its a breeze, no willpower required! Fuck the haters, those that mind do not matter and those that matter do not mind! :) 😜
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I think you lost a stone to many Katie but you still looking well .myself I think I have lost a stone gone down 2 belt holes need another 1 so me belt fits again. never give up exercise are you will no about it .its harder to remove the pounds than it is to gain the pounds
I say i'm 50% fit. The bottom half is like terminator while the top is more like 9 months
You and me both!
That’s me to a T
For me it’s lower half is fit, middle of torso is like 9 months and arms shoulders and neck are fit again...
Weird
@@gfgnickname_not_chosen2598 yeah it is
Sounds like me. Between the biking and hiking my legs are super fit and muscular, but then a gut and love handles that persistently refuse to go away haha
At least you're getting out and not just sitting on the sofa so good on you.
Better than nothing.
Sofa not so good
Leonard, your videoes became my inspiration for taking up cycling for longer rides and with more intensity, and yes, I lost a lot of weight this year, fine, but first and foremost, I became a much more happy 60-year young guy because I re-found cycling in nature, filming wild life, and enjoying the tours and the exercise. Thank you, Leonard, for your always well made, eloquently narrated cycling videos - I always look forward to your next video !
Tusind tak, Torben.
I didn’t get into cycling to lose weight, I was just obsessed with the rush of going fast on my bike, the weight loss just came as a side effect.
It’s like that for a lot of people.
can't relate more. Been cycling since summer 2018 and the rush is fucking amazing. It's the most powerful, in-tune experience I have ever had, and I've fallen in love ever since. This is an awesome hobby. ❤
I just tortured myself today and I am laughing at my pain. Weather sucked but I stuffed a magazine in my sweater so i hope i dont catch pneumonia. Are we all a little sado? Idk
I got back into it more to build my conditioning back up. I've done hiking and mountaineering for years, but it has gotten really hard on my feet so got back into mountain biking as a way to build my endurance back up (and hopefully lose some weight) without pounding my feet to hell and back.
Honest as usual, is why I follow your channel.
Thanks.
“The will of a British politician “😂😂✌️
I’m thinking of one in particular.
@@jollygoodvelo You mean Trump's brother?
I had a good laugh myself on that comment.
Sure it is funny
I didn’t start cycling to lose weight, or for health benefits. I just love riding my bikes
And that’s good enough.
Amen. The joy of the ride is the point of it all. The increased fitness it brings is wonderful and delivers a big sense of accomplishment.
Yes I love doing a variety of sports ,it’s great to just enjoy 😉
I refuse to admit to being overweight. I am underheight.
Lol......BOING BOING!!
I agree! I should be 16 ft 9"
Improve your BMI with stilts or platform shoes.
Well said Sir. You could also say you're "vertically challenged" :-)
I rode my bike for years doing an average of 5K miles a year at weight of 300+ pounds. I loss almost 100 pounds only when I decided to change my eating habit.
I am no scientist, but I would rather have the fitness and weight of leonardmlee over someone with no fitness and weight of leonardmlee.
I'm a bloater in my 50's, just got into cycling for a bit of local transport and fun..... These vids are inspirational for me, Leonard, you're a star!
Eraserhead! Yeah! Now I think I need an Eraserhead patch for my kit.
Nice to see real people doing a youtube channel this is exactly what a real cycling group looks like
You've been a real inspiration to me in my own journey, I'm 16kg down, thank you!
Well done.
My husband has the same physique as you and we both cycle every day - only 1 -2 hours max, a leisurely pace on reasonably flat roads, however being fit, healthy and more importantly happy for him at the age of 70 and me at 67 is more important than being skinny, weight obsessed and unhappy.
My wife and I are a month away from 72 and 68, and I think Leonard is thinish compared to me. He is an inspiration to us as well. One of my bucket list items is to one day travel to Great Brittan and ride with Mr. Lee! Perhaps you can join the ride.
Great video as always Leonard.
I am 67 years old and have cycled nearly 6,000 miles this year, mostly over the hills of Dartmoor. I weigh just the same today as I did this time last year. I have concluded that cycling simply enables me to eat and drink what I like without putting on the lbs. Long may it continue! Happy Days. Keep up the great work Leonard you are a legend and a hero.
Wow. 6000 miles. Thats around 10,000 kms... and on Darmoor to boot. You are inspirational.
"we're all bodged and bungled in some way" ... truer words have never been spoken, and anyone who denies this is a liar. Great work Leonard.
No-one more bodged and bungled that me!
I am a 73 years old blobber at 298lbs. However, I do ride at least 3 times a week for 15 miles (sometimes I manage a fourth ride).All I can say is I feel healthy and take no meds. I have been riding for 43 years now and am enjoying life. I am always at war with my weight, but don't let it interfere with my riding. Your videos and talking about these things is an inspiration to me. Thank you for them.
Hello everyone, I would like to recommend you an amateur documentary, tells the story of a boy from a small town in Brazil who became a cyclist through his willpower:
(To find the documentary the title must be in Portuguese)
Riello Documentário - Não Foi Apenas um Sonho (Parte 1)
Thanks. I’ll look it up. Does it have English subtitles?
@@jollygoodvelo Thank you for your attention, the documentary has no speech.
"you are always lapping the fellow sitting on the couch" keep at it people !
Absolutely
Sat on the sofa watching Emmerdale Farm at 2:34 LOL I thought I was the only fat cyclist who still called it that. Loving the videos, keep posting them, they motivate me to get on my bike.
So eloquently put. World needs more people like you, that's for sure!
Sadly, there’s plenty of me to go round.
You don’t have to do keto or go vegan. You just have to eat one less cake a day and the weight will soon go down.
Foolproof. Although what do you do if you don’t eat even a single cake every day?
Mamil is fine with me since I’m out there doing something, also I just buy the most outrageous jerseys and get a chuckle here and there!
Like the strategy.
I thought Leonard said "mammal" which didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. Now I see your comment and have Googled the acronym lol.
why would I listen to a fat person about not being overweight?
I am also in my 50's, and have struggled with my weight. I didn't really care what other people, think, but last year I was diagnosed with Pre-diabetes and was really forced into losing weight. The benefits of weight loss and cycling is that it's much easier! It would be great to see you have a period where you lose weight and see how your cycling progresses.
Me too. I need to eat healthier.
leonardmlee, 53 years old lost 25 kg going low carb diet 5 years ago and kept it down. . Then started once I got into cycling a lot more to take carbs but restricting them more to when it made sense, just before, during and immediately after. Or for events in days preceding too.
What the low carb diet did for me is to allow me to loose fear of fat, stick to good ones of course, and also I lost the fear of going hungry and thinking of food as much. I think you will find it equally useful. Give it at least a try for 5 weeks, winter now is perfect time.
I’m going to tell my story about losing weight. I started with a weight of 127kg.......my wife has been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 in april this year. The advies to her was to look after what you eat, how much you eat and def no sugars anymore. We’d also eat first white bread......now we eat coarse whole grain bread instead. I support her diet plan she was given....so I started the same as her......(sorry for my bad english.....dutch guy) in the period from april to july I lost about 15kg of body weight by only to keep an eye on my food......in july I bought a bike to fasten up the losing weight proces. .....it kinda works....I was a bit bummed why my weight didn’t go down as fast than i didn’t ride my bike.....but that was pretty simple .....muscle development. Now in about 8 months time, I lost 23kg of weight! Just by watching my food and riding my bike. I try to go out on my bike twice a week and do about 50 tot 75km’s per ride.....
Another thing.....if i’m on my bike...i use sugars...like an enerybar or energygel......my drink while i’m on the road is an isostar drink wich also contains sugar.....as said...I use this only when i’m biking! If i’m not on the bike is evertything sugar free......as much as possible though.
But I understand your point Lennart.......if you are feelings happy as you are ...be that way.....do nothing what other people expect from you. Do what you like! Best regards Rob
Eating low carbs is very easy and it is based on science. My wife and I are kicking ass at 64yrs. Fat is not the issue it is about health outcomes and biking until you are 90 without any pills. My dad died at 90 and never took any pills in his life
'No one is perfect' A truer word never spoken Sir! I have had weight issues since a chubby 15 years old, being good at football and cricket, the 'slim' kids used it as a weapon to bring me down. I'm 58 now and still have body issues. I know it's a mental thing cos others tell me different. I cycle train and weight train for my other track sport and still beat myself up every now and again. Scarred by my tormenters - it's stuck with me 'mentally' for good now! The fact that you're getting out there on your bike and riding it like a proper rider is very inspiring to many. I would be honoured to ride along side you Sir! Keep with it and ride well!
Great video as usual. I just recently got into cycling at 55 after having both hips replaced. I was at my highest weight. I have lost 30lbs by cycling and am feeling great. Basically I kept my prior died but added exercises. I am often hungry though. Anyway, you have inspired me during my introduction to cycling. Thank you.
A friend of mine started cycling to aid his recovery after hip replacement surgery and now he’s one of the strongest cyclists I know.
As a person who has been obese most of his adult life, but managed to lose 50 or more pounds five times, I know for a fact your comments about diet in addition to exercise is spot on.
I'm now a senior citizen who had ignored diabetes for a decade before having a mild stroke in 2015. When in the hospital with the stroke, they detected that I'd also previously had a heart attack due to two completely blocked arteries. After having an ICD installed in my heart in early 2016, I asked three doctors (GP, Cardiologist and Cardio surgeon), if I could start to exercise at least slowly. All three said yes but rolled their eyes. I just love motivation. At that time I was 233lbs (6ft tall).
I made three major changes, I started to walk(6 days) and eventually run/walk (3+3) six days a week, started eating healthier (mostly stir-fries) with reduced portions and cut out all bread and junk foods. I still eat meat but included more seafood than before.
This worked well and I got down to 180lbs by 2020. The winters always messed up my workouts (Arctic Vortex is as bad as it sounds) and I'd end up gaining 6 or more pounds during that time. Not to mention lost motivation after the holidays, which is historically dangerous for me.
In the fall of 2020 I purchased a bike (Trek FX2 workout hybrid) and an indoor trainer Saris H3. Those purchases were a revelation as I no longer gained weight in the winter plus am down to 165-160lbs with a body fat 14-12%.
I ride either indoors or out, weather dependent, 3 days a week and run 5km on the alternate three days (all year around). I've reduced my diabetes meds down to 25% of the 2015 amount with an A1C in the "pre-diabetic" range.
In 2020, when I first road my bike I was on a wide open stretch of bike path when I noticed that my face was hurting. It took me a moment or two to realize I had been grinning from ear to ear for so long my face muscles hurt. That was the moment I realized I'd found an enjoyable low-impact sport, that I could do when high-impact running was no longer an option.
My Grandfather was known to have cycled at least until he was 83 years old but he'd never been obese. This last December I picked up my first road bike (Trek Domane Gen4 SL5) as I've focused on endurance riding doing 70+km three times a week and hope to do that this outdoor season as well. Being retired you consider every day to be Saturday ;)
I hope others, who struggle with weight loss, can derive some inspiration from my own experience.
Thanks for your contributions to the cycling community.
I lost more than 40 pounds once around 15 years ago. It was funny though since it wasn't planned at all, I wasn't really dieting, and I was only at 182 to begin with for 71". I was just running a lot and I randomly changed some things for what I was eating. I did gain all that back after a couple of years, and that was mostly due to dropping the running for a few years, before I started with the bikes again. But I'll tell you, when I was keeping under 140 pounds at my height, it looked kind of scary! Anyway, I'm right in the high 170s now and that's reasonable for me and under 25 BMI.
Good honest video. I would go as far as saying it is 90% diet. As the phrase goes "a six pack is made in the kitchen, not the gym". Thank you for sharing!
Dear Leonard, you are very articulate. When i was young and skinny racer...yes i looked down on fat people. Little did i know i would join their ranks in my 30s. highest lifetime weight ever was 245. mostly since 2020 i have been in the 215-225 range. However last christmas and this spring i ballooned up to 240. Honestly i felt dreadful. so i determined to go for 180 pounds, a whopping 25 percent decrease in body weight. Joined weight watchers (been on it before). dropped 15 pounds in 2 weeks but eating under my "points" and then stabilized at 225 for a week. My schedule is to drop 2 pounds a week. Feeling better already. by the way, at 215 this last year i could ride 100 km at 26 / km / hour. did 4000 km. this year with the extra weight i go about 1 -1.5 hours at 20 km/ hour. also have a sore neck (unrelated). So for sure baggage slows me down. Now i view rides as gentle workouts to gradually start getting back into shape. If anyone is reading this far, a steady sensible pace that you can keep maintaining is better than trying to zoom (for overweight people)... just put time in the saddle.
Please keep up the good posting.
I think this ordinary overweight is totally lost in the extreme narratives between buff dudes, anorexia and my 600 lbs life. I think most on social Media really don't consider that maaaaany people that are slim in their 20 s don't know how to lose weight either, that it's always hard. Many will slowly but surely gain 3kg here 5 there until it's a bit of an issue. I always notice this looking at old photos of older folks. They all were slim in their 20s, 30s often 40s.
lol! This is slowly becoming one of my favorite youtube channels, very deadpan funny and informative, well filmed and edited! Congratulations, i'mma follow you 4 life.
I would agree. Probably the best cycling channel on here and seem like he is one of the nicest people you could know.
I just turned 60. I used to race MTB and did well until my heart decided that it had had enough and slowed me down. My retirement plan included racing in 100 mile races in the states and basically do all the races I couldn't do while working. When I realized i wouldn't be able to do that I got a little depressed and developed some unhealthy habits( beer) and put on a bit of weight(currently 230 lbs). I'm coming around now tho. I couldn't care less about what people think of me...I'm old, fat and bitter (smile) but I love riding a bicycle. I really enjoy your channel and wish i was a well spoken as you.
I think diets & portion control is like any habit, takes time & effort. Eventually you get used to it. Just like becoming a cyclists. Takes time. Just don’t get out of control with it.
Anything worthwhile in life takes time.
Brilliant video, give me confidence just watching, I struggle with weight so good to listen to that
Well said my friend, I was overweight and a vegan diet has really helped me
Glad it worked for you.
Creative Sebas Ive been hearing a lot about the health/weight loss benefits of the vegan diet. But what do you eat? Does it get boring? I would have no idea where to start, any tips or pointers?
@@steveindorset Hi Steve. If you want to start super easy yet delicious then I would suggest looking at Plantiful Kiki. She was over weight but even more, had major health issues. She along with her husband and two kids eat this way. Check out this video. ua-cam.com/video/n11YZXe2fLM/v-deo.html
There is also High Carb Hannah who follows the same vegan diet as Kiki. Her Instant Pot recipes are super easy and delicious. Good luck to you.
I could not agree more. I keep getting asked the same thing all the time (How are you still fat??). I cycle almost 5 days a week, exercise and walk on other days. However, I do remain overweight and it has been a challenge losing the fat. I do not like to go on a keto or any other diet because I don't like what it does to me mentally and physically. I am in a happy space in terms of fitness and energy levels so, I no longer care about what other people think!!
Thank you, as a plus size Randonneur, I prefer to think of myself as “physically enhanced “.
Transformational vocabulary at its finest. Love it.
I am very fit, strong and athletic looking as i am lifting weight, swimming and running too (although cycling is my fave and i cycle regularly even during winter), but i don't judge anyone by its look - especially because most of the cyclists i know are taking all kind of chemicals and sugars to get some extra performance (i wonder how long they'll live), so for me the most important is HEALTH, so do what you like and eat what you like and as much as you like but stay healthy my friend! Try ketogenic diet if you want to lose some fat and build muscle but eat enough, lack of nutrients make damage not surplus - carbs are exception though as carbs create gut inflammation, insulin rise and belly fat build, so lower the carbs in any case, especially grains!
Sounds like you are doing great. Pedal on.
At 61, I'm 5'9"and weigh around 89 kilos. Last year I was 93 kilos so I have lost some weight, but at 89k for some reason it's stopped. Not that I'm complaining or on a major crash diet or anything, but my weakness is that I am a chocoholic, always have been, I just love the stuff! But watching this vlog I've definitely decided don't worry too much about it. As you say, exercise regularly and don't stuff yourself too much and you should be OK! Next summer I may try to attempt to get to 85 kilos, but I'll still be eating a small amount of choccy!!
Good luck. A little bit of what you fancy does you good but within moderation.
You have to keep at it. The first months of training, progress is always pretty fast that's normal.
Leonard, I’ve subscribed to your channel for a while now, and just want to say how much I enjoy your videos. You are a true inspiration and your passion for cycling is infectious. I also love how even-keeled, reasonable, and honest you are. Keep it up!
Leo. Love your videos. I agree with everything you say about weight. You are who you are and much of that is genetically predetermined.
If I can put my Dr hat on. I’ve recently had great success treating weight loss. I use ozempic. Best results I’ve seen in my career. I also look at hormones. Now I know people in the Uk will vault at this. But the rest of the world seem to feel it’s fine. It’s certainly something to consider as nature would have us pushing up daisy’s at 50 or so.
I have no affiliation with any products.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll have to do some research.
I admire how honest you are with this. I am over 50. And overweight to I also ride a bike. I just don't wear. The bicycle clothing that you do. Self-conscious I guess
It’s very easy to be self conscious. Sometime you just have to silence those negative voices.
Love the sarcasm as usual. Let's not forget genetics plays a role in body type and mass. It takes a lot of exercise to burn significant calories in order to effect weight loss. Reducing caloric intake especially as we age is the quickest way to effect weight loss. I've been riding close to 100 miles per week year round for 35 years. When I was younger I could eat anything and not gain weight. Now, I'm 58 and I have to pay more attention to my caloric intake even though I'm riding my bike as much as years past. Likely my metabolism has been slowing so I don't burn calories as efficiently. Many people are unaware of how much food they're actually consuming daily. Keeping a food diary for a few weeks is a real eye-opener to see how much food you're consuming. Let's not forget that thin does not necessarily mean healthy. I would submit that an overweight cyclist eating a healthy diet can be healthier than a thin person who is sedentary and eats unhealthily.
Yes, I didn’t mention genetics but they do indeed play a huge part. Unlucky for me, everyone in my family is on the chunky side so that’s not a good place to start from.
Hi Leonard, i´ve been watching some of your videos and what caught my attention was your positive disposition and just wanting to do something that you love, in this case riding a bike. In all my years of cycling i met several people who just gave up on the exercise because they weren´t getting any results ie weight loss, and they don´t realize riding a bike is so much more than just losing weight.
I am a 42 year old man who loves riding a mountain bike everywhere, i´ve been riding all my life and started with an old rusty second hand bike in my sixth birthday, it was a present given by my loving Mom.
Since then i just got more and more in love with the idea of just going anywhere without spending any money for the trip, i mean the sense of freedom is just amazing and having fun with friends is just so rewarding, if you are planing any trip soon just spend a week or two in Portugal, thats where i live, here you can find amazing routes for all your bike rides, try Sintra, the Lisbon area and Algarve, the route to Fatima, and the amazing region of Douro the wine country.
So keep riding, keep making the videos, i think you are an inspiration to people who are not sure if riding a bike is a good idea, the videos will help them make the decision.
Hi Mateos, thanks for the comment. Sounds like we feel pretty much the same as cycling. I agree that it’s not just about losing weight, it’s about enjoying the ride, the freedom. I would love to cycle in Portugal. I’ve been there for work a few times around Lisbon. Sintra was indeed lovely.
... or how much you eat after a hard ride.
Not having a weight problem so far and cycling made me lose weight. By the way, here is my latest ride from last weekend: ua-cam.com/video/LBbqpFelc5A/v-deo.html
I think what you eat after a hard ride is less important than what you way day to day.
Damn well said, mate. Digging the professional quality, music, and overall vibe of your channel. Subbed. Keep doing exactly what you're doing, as you're a reasonable voice in the world. Cheers.
Your kind of right and wrong regarding Lossing weight. it isn't so much about what you eat it about how much you eat. And this its what annoys me about vegan/plant-based diets, in fact going vegan can really bad due to the oils, emulsifiers, and excessive sugars used in place of fat and binding agents, well-proven and true but when done right really impressive results can be had. Any to much of one thing will lead to being overweight just change one thing and the pounds will shed. Ie drinking a lot of sugary drinks, well, cut them out. But portion size is the biggest one. It really doesn't take a lot. You/we/I just need a deficit of calories, so the average man needs around 2500 calories just to function and stay stable. Let's say you go on a ride and burn 1200 calories that leaves you on 1300, say you have a banana and some toast when you get back that's 1500 leaving you a 1000 calory deficit. You do that 3 days a week and eat sensibly in between you'll for sure lose the weight eating what the hell you like (and just cycling) as long as it's balanced. Your statement about "out exercising a bad diet" isn't really right, "out exercising an excessive diet" is the way it should be said. The key to losing and staying stable is moderation. The way i lost weight was to ride the gym do a class like, boot camp and the bike home (riding to the gym is a 14mile round trip) sure your knackered the first 3 or 4 times but man you get fit quick and lose the weight. I go rain or shine 2-3 or more times a week depending on work and other family commitments : EDIT sorry to sound harsh but there really isnt any excuse regarding weight lose I've been following you 2 years now and you must of noticed some wight coming off even if its a kg here and there.
I did mean the amount you eat rather than what you eat specifically, although eating the traditional healthy foods will be much better for you.
My weight fluctuates but while I will occasionally talk about losing weight this is primarily a channel about enjoying cycling regardless of size or age. I you want to watch someone’s weight loss journey, there are plenty of channels that have exactly that.
leonardmlee no I like watching your journey and your story’s but sometimes it comes across/you make sound impossible to losses weight cycling alone yes you also have to adjust the diet slightly but not much and even a fast 20min cycle round the block as fast as you can you muster is all that’s needed to make a massive difference, and what’s 20mins in the day. And there’s even research out there that suggest that’s even more preferable than going on a 40 miler. Personally I couldnt give toss how large you/we are. But in all honesty there should of been a difference by now no matter how smaller difference. Probably not weight as muscle is heavier but certainly waist size/body dimensions. But great vid anyhow and keep it up
Leonard did I tell you about my hobbies......fishing, cycling and pedantry.....by the way it's "Emmerdale".......no farm now. There I told you so. 😂😂
“It’s far more about what you eat than how much you ride” - couldn’t agree more. I commute 22 miles a day then ride at weekends and run several afternoons a week. Still find it hard to lose weight. The brain is very very good at replacing every single calorie you expend.
The brain will want to fill that void with cake every time.
Being overweight is a choice. Everyone knows how and why we get fat. It’s up to the individual to stop consuming more calories per day than they need.
It is absolutely a choice to eat that cake, or that packet of biscuits, or 4 mars bars in a row, a tube of Pringles or whatever.
10 years ago I was obese, my Wii Fit told me so and I was mortified. From that day onwards I stopped drinking gallons of Coca Cola, I stopped eating all of the chocolate bars I could see, I stopped eating packets and packets of crisps. I lost 3 stone.
5 years ago I started cycling on top of sticking to not eating everything in sight as per the 5 previous years before that. I started using a fitness tracker and monitored my calories burned in a day.
Since making these changes in total I’ve went from obese to ideal with a body fat percentage somewhere between 13 & 14%.
I changed for life, I still eat things I like and have treats, but I don’t exceed my calories for the day. I ride a few times a week at a hard effort and the weight isn’t coming back.
10 years ago I was a different person. I changed because I wanted to for me. I have no pity for anyone who is overweight and complains about it, yet takes no action to change it.
If I could do it, anyone can do it. The simple truth is the majority can’t be bothered to try. Or they go on fad diets.
Changing for life is the only thing that works and it has to be wanted more than anything else in your life, otherwise stay fat.
You are, of course, correct that it is a choice but its not as easy as you make it sound. Its basically an addiction and ask any addict how much of a choice that is. However, I truly am impressed by your weight loss. It must have taken a lot of will power and effort.
I think you are being overly humble about your own achievements. It’s actually really really hard to do what you did. Statistically speaking very few achieve it.
Leonard, the fastest way to shed weight, ride mountain bike and road. 12 km on a mtn bike is like 75 km on a road bike, but more vigorous cardio. Im am like you, but was 320 down to 255, and havent changed my diet much, i just dont eat before bed anymore.
I’d need a mountain bike for that and, sadly, I don’t have the room in the garage.
Maybe try renting one for a day and see how it goes, maybe you will make room in your garage hahaha
Great advice...while everything you say is true... some people really need to bring it down a bit....
I agree 100 percent. Ride more-eat less will result in weight loss. Exercise alone (from personal experience), usually will not. For me, following the Weight Watchers program (I got their printed info and never joined or attended any meetings), resulted in a 30lb weight loss over several months (I continued to ride, of course). Weight Watchers is simply a "portion control" program that worked for me (it may not work for others). Anyway, maintain that positive attitude and keep on pedaling! Best regards.
Thanks Joseph.
Great video your a decent chap 👌 im in my 40s and finding it hard to get motivated to get on my bike i have a 100mile sportive coming up in August and still can't get the bug i had last year back built a gym in my garden for turbo for winter and still don't feel the same wsy i did very odd and frustrating. Love your vids im skinny fat which i absolutely hate but no joke if you gave yourself a cheat day once a week with the cycling you do you'd be in some shape 👍. P.s. Northern Irish Weather doesn't help me 😫
I'm over weigh I'm out on my bike every single day I never stop riding my bike I've been riding my bike for years now but I'm definitely trying really hard to loose weight I'm eating salad 🥗 every single day I've cut out sugar and junk and burning 🔥 kals every day I really enjoy cycling 🚲 every day it really relaxing because I have really bad depression and anxiety and it's helps me feel great in myself
GO ON LEONARD! 👍🏻 you’ve definitely shed some timber this season, was especially evident after your 30 days! Just keep doing what you are doing, forget about the haters! As you say, no one is perfect!! 👍🏻
I like how you gently assert your right to ride. I watch your videos from the US. You inspired me to bring my bike to the UK and ride about. Never did anything like that before. It was a wonderful two months this fall where I solo self-supported and camped my way around most of your island (Wales looked just too hilly). My average speed was six mph on account of the hundreds of conversations I enjoyed. Brits are unfailingly good folk.
Absolutely love your videos 👍👍anyone who gets on their bikes or runs or does anything to improve their health deserves Kudos.. keep it up mate 👌👌🚴🚴
well spoken as always. It would seem that discrimination is a hard wired human trait. Stereotypes and tastes on the other hand are not. I am a fellow cyclist, 50yrs, a bit overweight (don't seem able to shed these 5kg...) and would be happy to see you losing weight, without going bonkers ofcourse!!! :) Cheers from Greece.
I’m on a constant battle with the sticky buns. I would like nothing more that to find the will power to stick to a diet.
I’ve lost 75 lbs over the past 3 yrs. BUT before that I rode my bike for quite a few years and had fun. I DIDN’T lose because I rode. I lost weight because I ate less. Just sayin’ But your vids really keep me excited about cycling
Catching up on a few of your older videos mate. You are not fat, you are an endomorph 👊💥💥👊
Like myself, yes could lose a few kilos but short, stocky and heavy set……… Nothing wrong with that mate
Best cycling channel on here……. Well, along with cycling Mikey
Thanks Mikey. I may have to look up an endomorph; sounds like one of the baddies on Star Trek!
@@jollygoodvelo my name is Ian. Cycling Mikey is another cycling ( sort of ) channel on here. Check it out, it is hilarious
Thanks Ian, I’ll check it out. I did look up an endomorph and it describes me pretty well. (But then so too does a Star Trek baddie) I never knew it was a recognised thing. I may give to look into it further.
Leonard, I just love your videos & they help to motivate me. You are correct that " you can't ride off a bad diet". For me personally, the biggest dietary error was eating everything in the fridge after a Ride. I now do the last 10km at low speed & use it to meditate and relax. That way my appetite is curbed & I can make better choices. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR VIDEOS
I am 52, 110K and bike 3 times a week. After a few mtb related injuries I come to terms to my age but never my body condition. Sure I am overweight but cycling gives me confidence and still have a few women droolng over me. Yes I am overweight, why not? Just go out and ride......😁😁😁
After many years of Audaxing and long-distance rides it became clear that I would lose 1 pound for every 100km cycled.
The weight loss came 2 or 3 days after the ride (since I was full of food and liquid after the ride).
So a 200km Audax would guarantee a permanent 2 pound loss, 300km ..3 pounds .. and so on, right up to Paris Brest Paris, when I returned almost a stone lighter and fit as a fiddle.
The maths add up. 1 pound of fat = 3500 kcals. Let's say you take 5 hours over a 100km Audax. It's easy to imagine burning 600-700 kcals an hour, especially if it's cold (that makes a huge difference).
Here's the problem (that you correctly pointed out in your video)...to paraphrase.... You can't out-ride your mouth.
People would be horrified to learn about the effort it takes to exercise a Take-away Curry off.
I totally agree, and can back you up (as someone who has battled weight gain forever) that, if you want to get fit, cycle. If you want to lose weight, eat less..AND cycle,
Say Hi to the Pompey PWNPR folks for me.
Lost 7-10 kg twice through alot of cycling and eating less. This time it's less cardio more focus on a high protein diet and 20 kg fell off last year easier than the other 2 times. No rumbling stomach. The first yime weren't put back on immediately or anything either. First i was still growing. Second i put it on years later.
I agree that people are very supportive to beginners, especially older beginners like myself (58). I know nothing about bikes and just enjoy riding, but I love going to the bike store and chatting with the guys. They're always so supportive and encouraging!
I'm turning 50 in 5 years. I'm a cycling enthusiast (XC MTB), a musician, and obviously obese. But my disposition in life is happy and content. I believe I have accomplished much at my age, career-wise and I'm lauded within my social circle. Best of all, I'm blessed with a wife 5 beautiful children. So at this point, I don't care what negative people think about me, just let them be until karma hits. Plain and simple. More power to you, kind Sir!
Banana = cycling food.... Especially if you have a water retention problem.
Once again Leonard, another great vlog! As a plus-sized woman in her 50's and a fellow cyclist, I really appreciate your thoughtful insight into the human condition in this life's journey we are on. Your positivity and inspiration does far more for us viewers and fans than someone who prefers to wave their judgmental finger in our faces and deter us from cycling until we have the so-called "perfect, Lycra-worthy physique." From sociological, emotional, and physical standpoints just to name a few, you are making a difference and helping us to make a difference. Thank you for all the time, skilled effort and creativity that you pour into your vlogs--and into us all around the world! :)
Thank you Sandra for taking the time for an eloquent commet. I hope that people enjoy the vlogs and find them useful in some way.
Another coffee induced comment from me, sorry. Cycling for me is FUN first and the rest is a side benefit. A while back I gave up sugar in an effort to lose weight. Normally I'm 185 lbs. Well I got down to 161 and yes I could go quicker uphill and my average speed was better. But I was miserable on long rides and bonking. Always hungry and not in a happy mood like I usually am. Thanks to Duiranrider I learned to CARB THE ****** UP! I went back to my normal diet minus soda {used on long rides for energy only} and got back to 185. I'm riding at my old 25 yr old pace and doing better all the time. It's important to eat during long rides, something I learned late but boy does it make a difference. At 63 I find its better to ride 20 miles 5 times a week vs. 100 miles on the weekend. I no longer bonk on the long rides and my heart rate has dropped significantly. Keep on truckin" and keep your head on a swivel.
You're very encouraging me and I assume a lot of others ❤ keep going, be well enjoyinly. Cycling is very hard activity
When I started cycling I was hoping to loose weight but it wasn’t my main motivation, I actually ended up putting on weight due to overcompensating with my food following a hard effort on the bike.
After a couple of years of static weight despite cycling improvements, I came to the conclusion that trying to get better on the bike and loose weight at the same time are not compatible goals.
I’ve spent the last three months focusing on weight loss and not done very much on the bike at all, no hard efforts just very low intensity turbo sessions.
I’ve managed to loose 60 lbs and am now looking forward to putting in some real training on the bike, and being able to fuel properly before and after.
I may be able to fit into regular size cycle clothing now, but will probably always see myself as a fat cyclist, anyone on a bike has to be a good thing.
Keep up the good work Leonard.
Wow, 60lbs is amazing.
Rewatching and still liking. Dieting is sooooooooooooo (😄) important! And exercising is ungrateful. Exercising everyday up to today will not stop cramming on weight tomorrow evening (bruh! It hurts just thinking about that statement).
Keep on keeping on.
No sugar low carb weight falls off.335 now 190 bike everyday at least 10 miles,most days more ,my bike is what I love.I enjoy you vids . Hope you have nice holidays.😀
I reckon you must be fit to carry all that weight all day.
A few years back we passed an organised ride going down one of our regular cycle routes, an my buddy said "What do you reckon they thought, as we went sailing past?"
"What was that? Like cyclists, only bigger...."
To be fair, they were at the end of their 100 km ride, and we were on the outward leg of our 60 km.
I see so much to agree with in your videos, but I would like to point out that you can cycle wearing ordinary sports shorts and shirts.
Due to our local weather recently: windy, rainy, cooler than average, I've been unwilling to ride for EIGHT days. Today finally I was able to get my trike out on the road. 👏 I took only a short jaunt but I got out there.
I don't ride specifically to lose weight, although I do hope to shed a few pounds. I'm basically eating the same diet and trying to ride at least twice a week (preferably 3x week but I'm working on that). I ride mostly for the exercise since I can't walk or run without aid (canes or rollator). And I just feel better for riding. I am truly surprised more adults don't ride.
I got my electric bike in my 50s.....Started in March 2020. I've lost a lot of weight and the electric part doesn't pedal my bike - I have to. I did try with an ordinary bike - but I just couldn't start that way. I love my carbs but I'm not going to change. We are who we are....Tea and biscuits are one of my pleasures in life. Although the chocolate does effect my sleep I've noticed. I am now a fully fledged cyclist and can hold my own now. Everyone overtook me at the beginning - but not so much now. I always say hello to those who overtake me - and childishly try to keep up with them. Why I do this - I have no idea....it's silly. :))
I honestly think that not having regular access to female cooking and baking keeps you leaner. I'm less likely to over stuff myself tailoring the food just to me, and baking cakes or pies for just you is a little pathetic. Anyway I'm sure that's part of the big picture.
I drink too much . For many people from the Celtic Isles drinking can be an issue. For any of the Celtic Isles tribes be they English, Welsh, Cornish or Scots .
Bang on the money by the way,it’s fri so that means Heineken and kebabs for me and a fuzzy head tomorrow but hey What the hell im a happy go lucky chubby cyclist💋💋
I'm 58 and I'm not an experienced cyclist. I have a hip replacement, my other hip is on the way out, and my knees are shot from running. Two years ago I gave veganism a go. I lost a lot of weight and my inflammation disappeared. I haven't taken a painkiller since. Last year I bought a second-hand £200 Trek hybrid bike off eBay and rode from Coventry UK to Galway in Ireland. I rode right through the middle of Snowdonia, and the trip took me just over ten days. I did it solo, unsupported and carried all the camping gear on the bike. I did it because someone told me I couldn't do it. To prepare, I did three months of riding the towpaths and lanes of Warwickshire. I cannot recommend the combination of cycling and veganism enough.
Now in my 50th, I started "real" riding again after 12 years, using Zwift, in Dec 2018. My way too high weight dropped a tad since then (not as much as I'd like to), but I just finished a 100km real life group ride with no problems whatsoever. F*** weight, get you a** moving!
Good luck, you’ve made a great start.
Ah i had the same goal and already blew it 😆 back on it
One thing to take into account is genetics and metabolism. I went to the gym, nearly every day for 3 years. Maxed out most of the resistance machines. One and a half hours a day. Didn't lose much weight. Body reproportioned, looked better. Lockdown comes. Cycle every day, 20 miles a day , in all weathers, gales included. Weight loss marginal. Got tanned, body reproportioned. Its not all about eating. We are all made to slightly different sizes. Its a lottery.
It may make us a bit slower up the hill but Katie bar the door going down!
I take some catching going downhill.
Unfortunately, there are a small portion of people that are morbidly obese that cannot get on a bike.
Also, it's about how much you eat vs. how much you burn that ultimately dictates weight loss vs. Maintenance vs. Weight gain.
Some people say keto, others say the opposite e.g. lots of lean carbohydrates. My enemy seems to be foods with lots of carbohydrate and lots of fat in it at the same time. Personally I'd gravitate towards the carbohydrate side of things, just for not feeling sluggish on the bike although not stuffing them down like durianrider with lost of sugar unless I'm out on the bike all day. I've found eating small bowls of pasta throughout the day (500g bag is 1750kcal) with some form of tomato sauce, but without oily pesto and cheese seems to satiate me. I'm trying to avoid the rumbling stomach, as that is when I'm tempted to shove a load of brownies or pizza in my gob. Another trick is to eat a small portion and wait. There is a time delay between eating and the hunger pang being satisfied. Also weighing my food. Also not trying to lose too much weight too fast or I'll feel like Jesus in the desert.
As I'm giving 3 people lifts to work, I'm thinking I could park my car in town and cycle out to it. I have a plastic bag for my bike as I've ruined enough of them in the rain. Obviously my e-bike
I've always been slim because of genetics, and I have a classic cyclists figure, long legs etc, but I quickly found out that I have no stamina, and struggle to keep up even with slow groups. Maybe I don't have the lung capacity, but I'm a lot less fit than you. You can never judge someone's cycling ability from body shape as there are too many other factors which we can't see. Also I agree about the charms of more voluptuous female figure.
It's easy to forget the small victories that cycling provides to me at age 60: 1) walking down & back up the hill to fetch the mail, without needing a break to catch my breath 2) not having to rally myself to go up the stairs to get a piece of paper off the printer.
I live on the edge of the Appalachians and, at 93 kg, the cycling scenery makes it worth the long slogs; I'm much more suited to throwing down huge watts for a few seconds. In the end, the scenery is a good trade.
The US army confirmed in the 1950s that carbohydrate is to blame for weight gain, almost exclusively. Carbs and their close relative sugar, is all you need to get rid of to lose the pounds. Greedy beggars can console themselves with enormous steaks and creamy coffees, and so long as they don't accompany them with chips, bread rolls and ale, will be fine.
If I was taller I wouldn't be fat. Ride on
Me too. Trouble is I need to be about 12 feet tall.
If your happy with your size than there’s no problem.....if your not in most cases you can do something about it....the choice is yours..that said looking at the health benefits and longevity of life that’s another choice you have to make...enjoy your Chanel though I came late to the party 🥳 I’ve recently started cycling and love it...though would like it if there wasn’t as much traffic ..safe cycling all 🚴🏻
Having the will of a British politician doesn't show anything of getting on a bike. ;) if you want to try something great for your diet iron man John Joseph has a great channel of vegan recipes which are HCLF, having a high carb density in energy source feels great while riding. I do that with BMX, moutainbiking and with roadbikes. Going vegan doesn't mean necassarily you lose weight you can eat potato chips and drink cola all day. a
For the going vegan point, it has to be for the right reasons. People who go vegan (or rather plant-based) for health reasons are more likely to relapse or have a hard time with it than those of us who switch for moral reasons - simply because we're not doing it for us, we're doing it for other individuals. It's easy to refuse to eat something that will harm someone else.
Ignoring that, a plant-based diet won't automatically help you shed weight. There are plenty of plant-based foods that aren't the best for you, all sorts of snacks and even the replacement meats. Going wholefoods plant-based combined with changing eating habits is the way to go in order to lose weight. Cutting out eggs, dairy and meat will help you become overall healthier however even with the vegan junk food - reducing your risk of certain cancers, high cholesterol, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and a few more I can't remember.
I've lost a little bit of weight but that is only because I've been watching what I eat - oreos are vegan. Send help.
Point is being vegan and being plant-based are two very different things, you have to do it for the right reasons for it to stick. It's super easy to be vegan as far as I'm concerned, because failing to be vegan is directly causing a grotesque amount of animal cruelty. People telling you to go plant-based with regards to your weight don't really know what they're talking about.
Also sorry for commenting on older videos, UA-cam is throwing them at me and I am happily catching them!
For me it was stomach surgery that changed my life (and weight). I used to be 125kg and was down to 70kg in a year after my surgery, I just managed to do it by my 50th birthday (fit by 50 as my wife said) and now 2 years later I am sitting around 72kg constantly with cycling daily. Bariatric surgery (sleeve surgery in my case) in Cyprus was under $5k and it was the smartest money I spent in my life. You say you would go bonkers with a new diet and I understand that, but when your stomach is smaller and you cant eat as fast, it takes just as long to eat smaller meals and you feel just as full so the experience is very similar. With surgery there are also no limits on the type of food you can eat after the first year so its not a "diet", I never feel like I am missing out on anything, in fact I find I can treat myself more than I used to now because the portion sizes are so small. I still have a sugar addiction but its very easy to control now.
Surgery is not for everyone of course but I am here to say that in my case (and my wife's too) it has been absolutely transformational and I have no regrets whatsoever.
That exercise automatically equals weight loss is a common fallacy. Losing 300 calories is a lot faster by not eating a slice of pizza than by riding for an hour. What I've found is that when I try to lose weight by eating less, my metabolism tends to slow down to "make up for it." What exercise does isn't so much to use calories, it's to kick my metabolism back into "normal" so my body will use some fat. I also notice that exercise tends to moderate my appetite as you mentioned. Regardless of whether one changes one's diet or not, or loses weight or not, cycling is great for the health and mental outlook at any weight.
What honest video. My opinion his, it’s my body my choice what I do with it. There are alot of factors to loosing weight, not just food and exercise.
I like to go out cycling for my well-being and to catch up with daughter. But need to find some new areas to ride, any tips 😂. It’s not just about weight loss, you can give your heart a good work out.
Superb realistic and self-aware video. Whilst cycling on its own will not shift the lard it is always a good start. A minimum of 150 minutes of getting mildly out of breath per week has massive health benefits - especially blood pressure, stress relief, and the warding off of type 2 diabetes. Cycling is also low impact on the joints and this is very important if you are on the chunky size.
I'm fat because I am greedy! All that virtue signalling from my pals in the cafe when I'm on my second jam scone just goes over my head. I marvel how my Kinesis T2 stands up so well under my seventeen and a half stones!
My mum always claimed our lot had big bones!!!
I like and subscribe to the term Clydesdale. I took up cycling last year because of a diagnosis of congestive heart failure on top of my diabetes and morbid obesity. My health issue's are self inflicted and also self correcting. I am thoroughly enjoying riding my ebike and am grateful for the available pedal assist that make my daily rides less work and more fun. My weight is a big issue because there are few bikes with the payload capacity l need. I'm 66 and plan to ride until my last days. I even use my bike for grocery shopping and all short distance (under 10 miles) errands and using my car and truck less.
Agree with your comments about Posh spice and Keira K. It would be better if there were more curvy models out there. For one thing it would help young girls feel good about their natural selves! Your videos are inspiring, sometimes quite beautiful and relaxing to watch. Is that drone footage at the start? Thanks!