How I Lost 80 Pounds From Cycling

[@brentwoodbc]

I’m bigger, almost 6’ 4” tall. Was just over 280 pounds in April and am down to the high 220 pounds range, would like to hit 200 or so within one year since starting. All from cycling. Love your success.

[@kipm1777]

Really good to see you holding true to your style after the split. Other channels I watch in the DIY space didn’t do as well. Keep it up and LFG!

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Thank you 🫶

[@raynerussell7998]

Im glad you came out and said it. Loosing that much weight that fast at a deficit like that isnt healthy. But it looks like it worked!

[@obikedog]

It's so inspiring to see you get to this point and stick with it to reach for even greater achievements. I was worried maybe the split caused you to drop out and quit. Just finding this channel this week and working my way through chronologically - stealing bits of training advice along the way! Thanks for sticking with it. Your fans are grateful!

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

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[@RidingBikes07]

LFG KEEP GRINDING EJ! On a serious note tho your sprint numbers are world class, especially at your FTP (not only can you sprint, you have sustained power as well). Keep it up and I seriously think you could sing for a proper pro team.

[@ronm7114]

Why not, he still young.

[@rg807]

"I would not recommend doing this. " Everyone: "I'm definitely dying that."

[@danshort10]

Thanks for sharing. Your weight loss story is incredible really hoping I can do the same. I’ve experienced the same thing, you can’t get good training when you’re in a deficit. Training for an Ironman gets me on the see-food diet, I see food I eat it.

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Hahaha that’s the best diet! 😂

[@thatguybro]

EJ i raced with you on your first crit! It was the Cherry Pie Critruim ! First time to seeing you ! You raced in my category, you inspired me to pursue racing bc of the videos you were in, it looked like so much fun, so I’m glad your starting your own journey!

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Aye!!! What’s up! That is amazing to hear! Thank you so much for the support!

[@johnthomson9431]

That was helpful to hear the chronology of your weight loss and cycling journey. You mentioned at min 2:43 you started “feeling” your rides. What does that mean? Did I hear that correctly? I couldn’t tell if you said feeling or filming but the subtitles picked up feeling your rides. I am assuming it is filming that you said and that helped. If so, how did that help?

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Fueling haha sorry!

[@johnthomson9431]

Gracias @@Ejstrainingcamp! Now that you say that, it makes perfect sense. Keep killing it! I will be in Santa Rosa visiting our car washes soon and hopefully we can connect up sometime. I would love to rent a rig and ride up there. Cheers!

[@PeopleWatchingMarcus]

I didn’t know any of your backstory. Love the new channel and cycling content. Would be interested in learning more about your KZbin past

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Aye thank you so much for watching 🫶

[@craigburbules2000]

Congratulations on the weight loss! Love the new channel 👍 keep up the good work! I’d like to see a video on pre/post ride meals.

[@BigTscycling]

Awesome man! I love life changing stories! I myself started at 269lbs Jan this year, dropped down to 225 so far, keeping it slow and steady. Looking for that same 180lb range. I was a competitive bodybuilder for years. So now Im trying to lose upper body muscle since the weight kills the hills. I'm familiar with weightloss and macros as that's been my life for years, but cycling is completely different than bodybuilding, I'm trying to learn what kind of macros to set. I'm currently trying a base calorie of 2200 plus 50% of my calories burned in my rides each day and tracking weight, but I'm losing weight too fast on big ride weeks, so idk. I'm still trying to figure out the best setup. I'd love to know what you end up doing after racing this season for your diet. You doing great, keep on it bro! Put in the work, looking forward to the big race!

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Aye! Thank you so much for the support and congratulations on your weight loss so far! You’re crushing it. I will definitely make a video once I find what works for the off season!

[@tjtennisicmroll2k]

burning down the illusion, the client will not be pleased

[@MiguelAugusto1982]

We have a saying in Portugal: "He who speaks the truth doesn't deserve to be punished!" Rough translation 👍🏻

[@LucasBassFishing]

I started out 236lbs a few months ago, been cycling regularly and am now down to 220! My goal is 180!

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Let’s go!!! Nice!! Keep crushing it!

[@HarryTzianakisTheGodOfSpeed]

5:05 That road can give way at any moment, Most important was getting at a healthy weight Nice form on the pitch!

[@MrRichi251]

You’re an inspiration

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

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[@LucasBassFishing]

Which app would you recommend for tracking calories?

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

I use my fitness pal

[@hushfn322]

can you record what you eat in an average day, just curious since this is something that I struggle in for myself to become more lean.

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Sure! Let me get back on track then I’ll do this!

[@andrewtorgerson6143]

what do you usually shoot in golf?

[@landonenns]

The question that really matters

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Lol 😂 the world will never know

[@andrewtorgerson6143]

@@Ejstrainingcamp ok fine :( I’ll say mine 90-100

[@sathwikrao1410]

Hey EJ could u make a video on weight training and what to exactly do... U see there is a lot of misinformation on this topic on YT and since u are a real life example of it working would like to know your insight into the same. Thanks !!

[@billsmafia5156]

How tall are you?

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

6 2 💪

[@seanstrachan]

HIP HIP HOORAY FOR EJ!

[@AndrewFoley1]

You were doing approx 1000 deficit with the exercise included. I use garmin and it averages that I burn lets say 700 calories through the day. I then do a ride burning 1000 calories. That puts me at 1700. I start the day with 1500 right now. So realistically am I looking at 2200 calories that I should eat at the bare minimum with everything adding up to 3200?

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Yes 👍

[@fu5ha_edits]

Bare minimum too! Most research for fat loss while maintaining as much muscle mass as possible (which is what you want) say deficit should be only 300-500.

[@unebrute]

Have you done any weight training?

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Yes I have!

[@Tazangamoz]

I feel you EJ. I'm trying to lose 5lb and its a struggle, don't know what to do lol. 🙏

[@henryvikingr]

Are you strugling now with an eating disorder? I also lost allot of weights years ago but now i have boulimia after i gained it back

[@Skaughtto]

What's your target for a zone 2 ride? % of max hr? How long would the average session be? Your weight loss is incredible. I went from 180lbs to 150lbs and it made a huge difference in my own health. Keep it up 💪 Did you say 200g protein? How do you consume that much?

[@pjetrs]

Basically whatever works for you, every hour Z2 is beneficial and anything between 60-78% HR globally speaking. Maybe for fat burning more on the lower end. Check out some trainerroad podcasts, they often discuss these kind of things. And podcasts can be combined nicely with a Z2 ride ;)

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

That’s an amazing achievement! Congratulations on that weight loss! @pjetrs nailed the zone 2 question as for the protein Shakes, and lean proteins really help. Like chicken and Turkey meat.

[@tewaewae]

Hey EJ. zone 2 training was power or heart rate?

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

Power but subject to change by heart rate. Say it’s a hot day then lower the power to match your heart rate. That’s what worked for me!

[@MiguelAugusto1982]

Hey EJ! What was your max squat back then? and how much muscle mass do you believe you lost with that too fast too furious diet? 😄

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

HAHAH that’s a great question I’m actually not too sure. I wasn’t very mobile or strong so I definitely lost a little muscle but I don’t think too much.

[@alex9046]

hey bro 2000kcal deficit gang checking in Collapsing 45 minutes into a morning fasted walk 6 weeks in checking in!

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

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[@calkotz3728]

The post-sports weight gain is real. I was pushing three bills a couple of years after football in college, so I know exactly what it takes to drop that much mass and the temptation to take self-destructive shortcuts there out of raw motivation. (Ten years later I still can only step on the scale two or three times a month if I want to stay sane). Kudos for realizing the trajectory you were on and taking steps to do things the right way. Tough to tell this story period, but also tough to tell it without indulging the thirst for drama, so kudos there as well.

[@Ejstrainingcamp]

You nailed it on the head. Thanks for sharing your experience 🫶

[@andrewwoffinden8671]

I love that you want to be 8 lbs heavier than is naturally easy. A classic cyclist weirdness!

[@alexhacker6745]

🔥🔥🔥

[@rjkunzli]

LOL DAMN, What really happened between you and Jeff?! You wont even speak the name NorCal Cycling!

[@Loam_Lord]

Dude that’s what I’m saying.

[@ronm7114]

Jeff just stepped on the plate I guess. Realizing E was eating his cookies.

[@crazypyro777]

Some not so subtle shade being thrown at "former client".

[@Loam_Lord]

@@crazypyro777 it definitely makes his “April fools joke” in IG a little more interesting in hindsight too lol

[@bestretirementever7931]

Same question here. From where I sit, it looked like Jeff kinda pushed you to be where you are today?