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I'd wager that if you started riding the same amount, at the same HR, you wouldn't lose that 25. (I say this as someone who rides a lot, somewhat competitively
by c0nsumer 2y ago
I'd wager that if you started riding the same amount, at the same HR, you wouldn't lose that 25.
(I say this as someone who rides a lot, somewhat competitively, and has directly observed that weight loss comes in the kitchen, not from riding. And if you try to cut back on nutrition during the ride, you'll feel so awful you won't be able to ride.)
- recursive 2y agoPrior to getting into biking, I was generally pretty sedentary and was maybe +15 over my eventual racing weight. But I must admit that you could be right. Maybe it was just age or something. I guess I'll find out when I make my glorious return.
- c0nsumer 2y agoThere was a point, 2017 or so, where I was riding a ton and being mindful of what I ate. I think I dropped ~10 pounds and gained a bunch of muscle. Since then I've backed off riding a bit, and am definitely not as aware of what I eat (snacking because of stress, mostly) and am up maybe 5-10 pounds from that time.