I finally figured it out!!! - 80lb Vlog Ep. 11

In the summer of 2020 I realized I needed to make some major changes in my life. I decided I wanted to lose 80lbs and would do a vlog series on my channel chronicaling the journey. Unfortunatley 4 years later I was still trying to hit that goal. This is the story of me finally figuring out what I was doing wrong and starting the journey the right way.
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[@ggg4w.153]

Hey Rob-Awesome series you are running here. It is nice to see a guy being vulnerable and showing the struggles with the weight. There are a lot of us that are in the same situation. And it can be downright depressing. I have been doing the yo-yo thing for many, many years. I quit drinking in 2005. Weight has been an issue ever since. I wrecked on my road bike in July of 2023. I suffered a complete AC joint separation (clavicle from shoulder blade including 3 torn ligaments). In your 50's, things don't heal as quickly as the used to. It took 11 months for me to get back on the bike. I gained 30 lbs, up to 282. My heaviest ever. Doc told me I am prediabetic now and that I have to drop some weight. I am incorporating a lot more healthy eating and am back to riding about 3 days a week. I have dropped down to the low 260's. Watching your videos has been inspiring and helps me to do the right thing when I don't want to. You are doing great work for you and for us. Keep at it, brother.

[@B1KER]

I separated my shoulder years ago and it took me like 6 months to get back on the bike. I can totally relate with what you are going through. So far it sounds like you are making positive changes. Keep after it! I have been doing a weekly livestream on Tuesdays called Backpedal where I talk about my weight loss for the week and my struggles. Swing by and check it out.

[@charliebrookes86]

Man I’m so glad I got back into mtb. As of January 2024 I was 330 lbs and hadn’t rode my bike in 6 months. Not to injury but just from lack of motivation. Has of today 7/5/24 I am down to 255 and have been riding as much as I can and makes is way easier to bike and so glad I came back across your channel. You got it brother now have motivated me even more to get down in the 220s

[@B1KER]

Wow, great job. Keep it going 🤘

[@BerserkerNick]

I had kidney cancer awhile back and in 2018 lost my left kidney, went through all the fun things that come with it. I really didn't have much of a support system and became extremely depressed, to the point I just wanted to end it all. In my depression my thyroid decided to go haywire and I put on alot of weight. I'm currently over 300 lbs. Sometimes, I feel like im too heavy to ride my bike. I work a very physical job and I go to the gym a few times a week but, the hardest thing is sticking with a healthy diet. Mcdonald's is only a couple blocks away so, it's definitely easy to get side tracked. My girlfriend has started helping with finding healthy alternatives to all the junk I had been consuming and is going to start going to the gym with me. My goal is to be able to get my life back, my health back, and to be able to get back on my bike. You are an absolute inspiration, keep shredding 🤙

[@B1KER]

Thanks for sharing man. I know you can do it. Just don't give up. Dude...it's been a 4 year struggle for me since I decided I wanted to get back to 220.

[@Arthgarden]

Don’t quit, I. Doing the same thing, it’s all about portion control! I eat diabetic portions which helps your body use food for energy, big portions turn more into fat!

[@knoxfields6303]

I relate to this video so much. I started my journey at my absolute heaviest weight of 430. Over the course of 8 years I would lose then gain weight but ultimately got down to 280 and was happy. I got complacent for a couple of years and in march was I 350 pounds again and diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Sitting at 300 pounds today and aiming for 260 by then end of the year. Im so happy to see real people talking about real struggles in the cycling world so thank you for sharing this and best of luck!

[@B1KER]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Keep at it man, you are worth it. 🤘

[@uid360]

Wow go for it. Keep it going. I am going through the same shit and have the same mentality issues. I have turned it around this month and lost 25lbs. I pray I can have your new commitment.

[@B1KER]

That's awesome! Keep at it.

[@rustyobollox2489]

Out of all the get fit journeys I’ve watched in KZbin by so called experts , yours is the one which I relate to most mate, I’m in the same boat as you, roughly the same size at your biggest and suffer with the same day to day struggles as you do. I love your doggedness and determination and I’m sure you’ll get to your end goal, much respect, Rusty🥊

[@B1KER]

Best of luck to you too 🙌

[@jasonweitzel5332]

Rob, I been watching you on your journey. I have to say you impress me! I myself started 2023 losing weight, eating right. As time went on, I fell off the wagon, and I went right back to where I started. Now I'm back on track, and this time it's 1000% my new lifestyle and I'm loving it!!! I'm down from 229 to 211 in 3 months! You, sir, are a beast at dropping those pounds!!! So I hope me taking a page from your book and finding success helps you to keep living your new lifestyle! You are awesome!!! Thanks for all the content in the last 5-6 years

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! Means a lot.

[@drkslider1182]

Keep at it! I was 370 last year and I got down to 290 this week and it’s been tough giving up the things I wanna eat. I’ve been on carnivore for a while now and it’s honestly been amazing with how my body has changed. Yeah it’s hard going week to week without seeing the weigh coming down but the physical changes I’ve seen are worth it. Your channel and podcasts have been a huge support to keep going.

[@B1KER]

Right on man! You are killing it. Keep getting after it. 🙌

[@TheJtilson]

Are you doing endurance rides while on carnivore? We did meat veggie and some fruit in January and February but when my ride go over an hour the energy just faded away. I added in some carbs the week before the Mid south and completed the 58.6 miler my longest ride yet. Im thinking about going back to it but still concerned about the long rides. Started at 392 and am now 361 Keep up the good work man

[@B1KER]

@@TheJtilson That’s a big ride man. Good job! 🙌

[@drkslider1182]

@@TheJtilson no I ride mostly with my wife and kids. I’ve noticed while on carnivore and riding local trails here in south west PA is that I have more energy during and after rides. I’ve reversed so many health issues on this diet I’m not too worried if it hinders my riding the slightest bit. But i can see how for a more performance or endurance rider would want some carbs to help on the long rides. Then if you are in ketosis or floating in and out during the ride would avoiding carbs and eating a protein be as effective?

[@TheJtilson]

@@B1KERthanks man! BTW I found your channel when I started riding in October. You probably don’t hear this enough but you helped motivate me to get on a bike and get out there. Your journey resonates with me. I’ve been in your shoes and still am. Thank You for putting yourself out there for others to see!

[@ramonramirez1921]

You're the best Rob!!!! Keeping things real no BS...I have been up and down for the last three years I was also at 300 lbs went down all the way to 245 and now at 265. I need to get my sh*t together again. Thanks for being such a great inspiration.

[@B1KER]

The struggle is real. Bottom line is you know what you need to do. It’s up to you from there.

[@joesouth9695]

Way to go Rob! Your journey has inspired my own journey. I can totally relate to a lot of the same struggles. I appreciate your honesty. Thank you! Keep Grinding!

[@B1KER]

Right on man. You got this!

[@jeffsharp4982]

Great job! I've enjoyed following your journey with its ups and downs! I have lived most my adult life 30-50 lbs overweight, and have similarly to you, lost a bunch of weight fast several times over the years. This last time, I lost about 40-50 lbs in 3 or so months, but the main component in that journey was completing #75hard and felt like I had made more of a "lifestyle" change even though I didn't continue with all of the 75 hard daily critical tasks once it was over. I've kept it off for 2 years, but the past 3 months I have seen it start to creep up again, up about 8 ish lbs from my low. I think it's a gradual slacking off on the diet end of things, I really believe what they say that you can't out train a bad diet...especially for us food addicts!! Anyhow, sorry for the long post but I appreciate your journey and have been inspired by you so thanks. Stay accountable but don't be too hard on yourself when you slip up, just get right back on track the next day. Best wishes brother! How's the running going? Another thing I did over the past year - year and a half was a run streak (run EVERY day) but that's another story for another day...lol.

[@B1KER]

You sound a lot like me.

[@destin-danser]

Every time you post one of these updates, I feel like I'm looking in a mirror. We might live on opposite coasts, but we're on the exact same journey. Keep up the strong work.

[@philbrown8056]

I feel the same way brother

[@destin-danser]

@@philbrown8056 keep pushing!

[@B1KER]

Both of you got this. 🙌

[@jenellbaucom3460]

Your struggles are relatable which makes you easy to follow. So much fake in the world and you are real. Brave too. Saw you in Downieville last year, you were the same person in your videos personable and real. Thanks for the B1KER sticker ,, following your journey and wishing you success!

[@B1KER]

Ah, Thanks! Much appreciated 🙌

[@daveanderson2767]

Bro, I just found your channel. Great content! I've fought this fight my whole life..always been the 'big guy'. Im working hard right, biking a lot and trying hard to change my life again. I've done this yo-yo thing before. As an adult, I've varied by 140lbs, several times.

[@B1KER]

I think one of the biggest curses to losing a lot of weight is knowing that you can do it. Then when you are gaining you care less because you know you can lose it later.

[@robertortiz3141]

Hello Robert…. My name is Robert as well! Please look into meditation! Look into MIND,BODY AND SPIRIT! Forgive me I’m not trying to preach or pressure you at all! But meditation can help STRESS levels come down and that correlates to cortisol levels being higher than it should be. I hear you and I hear myself. I tend to kick myself around mentally and this is not a good thing. Keep fighting the good fight! Keep lighting the fire of dedication to yourself! You got this one day at a time! And thank you for helping me get out of my head and staying positive! ❤

[@B1KER]

I’ve never tried to meditate. I don’t think it’s in my skillset. 😂

[@robertortiz3141]

@@B1KER 🤣🤣🤣 to me that was like a two left foot dancer. But hey baby steps! And not every day. Regardless you are still doing great keep at it!!!!

[@ohiomoto]

Awesome! I've had the same weight/diet struggles as you until I just wrote dieting as off and decided to be happy with myself "as is". That was several years ago and I'm 20 lbs lighter than I was then and I'm happier. My only goal at this time is to binge a little less, eat a little healthier and move a little more because I gained the wight by doing the opposite.

[@B1KER]

It's different for everyone, I'm stoked you found something that's working for you!

[@tinkeringcyclist9314]

Awesome Video! My one addition which actually goes along with your "be consistent" philosophy, is to be consistent with your weigh-in's. I regularly wake up, use the bathroom, and weigh myself in my shorts that I slept in. I have found that I can fluctuate 5+ lbs. per day and being consistent with how I weigh myself gives me the most accurate results, which prevents myself from felling let down if I'm a little heavy at night. I can lose 3lbs over-night on most nights, so it's nice to take that out of the equation as well. Nice work, Keep it up!

[@B1KER]

I hear ya. I always do it just in the boxers. But I only do it once a week. If I do every day it unmotivates me. I don’t like seeing those little fluctuations.

[@tinkeringcyclist9314]

@@B1KER Awesome! At least you're consistent. Keep up the good work!

[@SeanKWhite-lk5zf]

@@B1KERavoiding what you don’t want to see is indicative of the greater issue.

[@B1KER]

@@SeanKWhite-lk5zf I think you are wrong. In this case if at the end of the week I’m losing a few lbs and not looking at it keeps me motivated, I’d say that’s a win. 🤷‍♂️

[@jmdrstv]

If you had more information about what was happening between events both good and bad, you would be better informed on what worked and what didn't. After a while this pattern becomes easy to read. Once you do it for a while you can avoid the things that always lead to a setback and maximize the things that move the needle. Actually doing this to your personal satisfaction is the win you actually want and need. Hiding from the impacts of a dirty Wednesday is only prolonging progress.

[@dtrisurf]

Great job I too have been on a weight loss health regaining journey

[@B1KER]

Good job man, get after it!

[@raceace]

Don’t judge yourself so much, progression not perfection. Remember to enjoy riding

[@B1KER]

Always! ...well except for when I'm on the trainer. LOL!

[@tedhawk1]

Great job man! Mindset is everything! Realizing that having a sustainable lifestyle is the key. So cool to see you have that moment to see where you were mentally and what it'll take moving forward. Keep it up man!!!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! 👍

[@sivartnnud4170]

Great work! Keep it up buddy!

[@B1KER]

Thanks! Will do!

[@mikecisneros9751]

Just subbed! Awesome video. That hop stoopid is a classic!! Cheers

[@B1KER]

Right on, and yeah it's a good one!

[@AntonyBailey77]

I totally feel this... i've been trying to hit 100kg / 220lbs for years and have come VERY close. I'm now focusing on being strong and fit so when i eventually loose the weight the rest of me can keep up and i wont keep hurting myself. It's a total rollercoaster that most people just dont get. So motivating to watch something like this - thanks for being a real person in public.

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! The struggle is real. We’ve got this though! 🤘

[@robertlowenstein4921]

Right there with you buddy. Nothing wrong with trying new things until you find what works for you. Keep going man.

[@B1KER]

Thanks 👍

[@ltdanyj]

and I'm off to order some Tasco stuff! Dude- as someone who's going through the same journey, but for different reasons (Busy father, small business owner), I'm loving following your story, and became a patreon. We've got your back- keep going!!!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! I appreciate the support. 🙏

[@ToogyHowser]

Great job Rob! I've been doing the same since the beginning of the year and I'm down 25 lbs with about 15 more to go, and you're 100% right, it's a life style change, not a diet. I'll be 50 this year and I just can't eat/drink whatever I want anymore. PERIOD.

[@B1KER]

The good ole days are past us. 😢

[@vtforester1382]

You’re not a failure!🤘🏻 You got dis dude! I’m about 240 on the hoof and I picked up a cross country bike try to pedal my way down 15-20 pounds this summer, along with some more controlled eating habits. Keep after it homie…good things take time. Keep it consistent. If you’re ever in Vermont and want to see the sights via bike give a holla! Have a great spring and summer!

[@B1KER]

Right on man, you got this!

[@b.r.3232]

Lifestyle and moderation, not elimination.....nice work!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man!

[@dunn406]

Rob, love the content man. I'm glad to see you're back on track. My thoughts on losing weight. I used to weigh 255 at my heaviest and am now hovering around 165. What has helped me lose weight and keep it off has been overall activity. Getting as many steps in as I can. I average about 140,000 steps a week now with my job and hobbies. When I was 255 pounds, I was averaging about 50,000 steps a week. I really am happy to see how you're doing, and that your mindset has changed for the better. Sustainability is key.

[@B1KER]

I don’t step much but I definitely put miles in on the bikes.

[@jimmyslyfstyl]

Thats great you have a goal loss that you are striving for (you said 30 more pounds) but don't limit yourself! This was just what i needed to boost myself back into gear on my journey! Great video and you have a new subscriber!

[@B1KER]

You can do it!

[@mtb4all569]

You are doing great just keep it up and just keep making new goals never settle you got this!!!

[@B1KER]

Keep on keeping on!

[@davidv6803]

I preach consistency when it comes to training, but I don't think about it when it comes to diet. I don't mean "a" diet, just eating well. This video reframed that for me, thank you very much!

[@B1KER]

Right on! It's been a revelation for me as well.

[@thebdceigal]

After hitting 40 it’s way harder to lose weight now. When I was in my 20s and 30s it was a breeze… It seems like it takes weeks just to drop a few sometimes! Thanks for the vid it’s nice to know I’m not alone in my struggle even with working out (MTB, weights) almost daily.

[@B1KER]

AGREED! I've had the same experience once in my 40's. It was crazy easier when I was younger.

[@kk21122]

its funny i had this same realization just recently. and your video helped me not ignore that realization. Time to loose the same weight ive tried to loose for the last 4 years aswell. Lifestyle change time

[@B1KER]

You got this!

[@derenhoff4956]

Foresthill divide loop is a great workout.

[@B1KER]

Yeah, I usually do that with connector on my Hardtail.

[@trailjockeytj6160]

Oh yeah, one bit of advice I have gotten over the years is a slight persistent effort will get the job done! The key to that phrase is persistent! Take it slow, like you’re doing, but be persistent! So it’s nothing about luck, so good doing!

[@B1KER]

Very true!

[@andrevoz9819]

Great job. Keep it up, you'll get to your goal! I'm in the same boat. As we get older, our metabolism slows down and we have to find a way to re-activate our metabolism so our body burns food we eat rather than storing it as fat. I've found removing sugar from my meals/drinks has worked for me. It's NO small feat to remove sugar, believe me, it's hard as hell but you must remind yourself it's for your health. Stay strong, stay determined and I know you'll achieve anything you set your mind to.

[@B1KER]

Thanks bud!

[@Teamsmash7379]

F’n rad Rob! And you are 💯right, stay consistent.

[@B1KER]

Thanks man!

[@dadlife8289]

Watching this while eating ice cream after a Zwift session haha. Good approach this time around allowing treats here and there. Looking forward to the AZ trip video looks like you were hitting all the lines on HiLine

[@B1KER]

Good times in Sedona for sure. 👍

[@AvgJoeMTB]

Love your videos and the fact that you don't give up. Doc told me diabetes was coming if I didn't change things. Went from 7-8 mile rides to 20+ mile rides and lost 30 pounds since that visit. Stuck at this weight though. It's rough...after making progress, the carbs looks so good. 🙂 Heading up to Auburn for my first rides there. Challenging myself to see if I can make the climbs. If I make it, I'll be signing up for an enduro race in a few weeks. Thanks for the inspiration and reminding us that we are not alone!

[@B1KER]

Right on man. Lots of fun to be had in Auburn. You got this.

[@bohemia74]

Great story telling and editing skills. Good job! Very inspiring! I have no doubt you will get to 220 lbs by summer.

[@B1KER]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@chris.mcf84]

I’ve never seen your videos before but something in my algorithm got me to land on this video. I just turned 40, determined to make 2024 my most hardcore year for racing and fitness, but the voice in the back of my head screams about sustainability. I lost 14 pounds in 3 months, now I just need to stay sane on my journey for a steady 15 more. Thanks for being real and vulnerable.

[@B1KER]

Right on man! Something about that damn algorithm. Stoked ya found the channel!

[@jeffreydzialo]

Ya buddy! You're killing it

[@B1KER]

Thanks man!

[@coepuffs]

I’m feeling really inspired by this video, thanks for putting out both your successes and your failures!

[@B1KER]

Get after it bud!

[@keithbell8960]

Same problem. Yoyo weight man. Good luck buddy. I'll be watching for inspiration

[@B1KER]

Thanks bud! 🙌

[@casestudymtb]

So hyped for you! Your heads space is dialed! Things might slow down a bit as you get closer to the goal, but with this new attitude, you 100% got this!

[@B1KER]

Yeah, I'm sure that last 10 is gonna be a bitch!

[@casestudymtb]

Nah, it won't be any harder, it just might take a little longer.

[@rhysxj]

Awesome work man. The work isn’t easy but so worth it. I didn’t see any one else mention it so i guess I’ll say the unpopular thing… i think you should consider dropping the beers altogether. Or maybe switch to unflavored liquor.

[@B1KER]

Meh. I like beer. I'm positive that I don't need to stop drinking to get to where I want. As you can see I lost 35lbs while still having beers.

[@renzlawmtb8305]

Contrary to most beliefs, I found the e-bike the best weight-loss tool. I do strength training 5days a week, and with the ebike, i can set the assist level to be just enough to keep me in zone 2 without tiring my legs and not hindering my lower body workout.

[@B1KER]

It's funny you say that. I've just realized something similar. Instead of doing a boring road ride I can go out and do a 4k mtb ride on an e-bike when I need an active rest day.

[@PNW_DK]

I’ve had an e-bike in my shopping cart for months now thinking this same thing. My next N+1 for sure

[@B1KER]

@@PNW_DK That Nebo by Ari is pretty sick. Not a full on e-bike so it feels more like an analog.

[@82motorhead]

I really feel a e-bike allows people to put in more time on the trails, and that actually ends up being more productive than your high intensity short lap on an analog bike! Yes if you compare same lap on both bikes it doesn’t compare but if the e-bike now allows you the strength to do multiple laps and more time doing low intensity cardio

[@B1KER]

@@82motorhead I'm curious once I get mine to look at the watt data and calories burned etc. I think it may really depend on how you ride the eeb. The thing is, most people don't push as hard on the eeb. I did the road bike comparisson which the analog was better in my use case. But I'm not sure if it is better or not on the MTB. If you were putting down the same watts as analog, it's more than likely better on the eeb. But man...mentally that's really hard to do. It's so easy to let it take the edge off and not push as hard.

[@jmoutdoors2801]

Nice job

[@B1KER]

Thanks!

[@shaneridesmtb]

Yes brother! Great job! and thanks for sharing your journey, I struggle with it myself.

[@B1KER]

We all do in our own ways. You got this!

[@Emtbtoday]

Wish was there with you man I'd join you! I'm 300lbs biggest I've ever been after having and still having long covid but went and splashed out on an emtb to get me out and going again! No way could I manage a normal bike at the moment I haven't been out yet just got my new stem and bars and saddle get bit more comfortable on the bike! Weather's changing for the better now so get out there soon! Just that first time getting out is the hard part! Yet I was always on abike as a kid n teen racing DH n street trails now I'm 300lbs can't breath at time's! I've lost 10lbs in 3 weeks not the best but not been doing nothing just not eating as much rubbish! So hope I can do this I have the mind set for it now I've got the bike!

[@B1KER]

Don't give up on yourself. You got this man. It's a process. If you have an amount of time in your head that you think you can or should lose this weight my best advice it to forget about it. Let it take however long it takes. Just stay consistent and keep fighting.

[@TheShredShedMTB]

Dude massive props for kicking the nicotine habit- give yourself the credit you deserve for the massive health benefits you’ve gained from that alone. I quit chewing a few years back and have been focusing on weight loss the last 9 months or so, both are extremely challenging in their own way.

[@B1KER]

The nicotine one was way harder than losing weight. That took a long time to finally get to the point that I was actually over it.

[@TheShredShedMTB]

@@B1KER good for you buddy- keep holding strong

[@GelMibson-u2y]

Heck yeah dude. As a fellow husky boy, I can attest to the fezzari bikes standing up to the abuse!!! Great rides.

[@B1KER]

Definitely beat the crap outta mine!

[@h.y1778]

I'm so happy for you! Keep it consistent! Keep it going! 🖤

[@B1KER]

Thank you! Will do!

[@MTBQandA]

Great job man! You got this! An inspiration to us big guy riders. Thanks for sharing and putting yourself out there. Thats gotta be difficult as well. Keep it goin!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! Appreciate seeing ya in the Backpedal chats. :)

[@MTBRadDad]

Great Job Robert!

[@B1KER]

Thanks!

[@andreuosika]

The elements to loosing weight are very straight forward - staying motivated, disciplined and consistent is what defines success or failure. What worked and continues to work for me: 1) - Stop drinking alcohol full stop, NOT EVEN one glass of beer/wine a week. You will dramatically reduce inflammation in your body, loose weight and sleep/feel better. After 4 weeks you will have a completely new mindset and feel the benefits - the effects are nothing short of miraculous. I cannot stress how important it is to simply abandon alcohol. If you need to drink in social settings, choose non-alcoholic beers/wines. 2) - Stop eating sugar in all forms: juices, energy drinks, desserts, sweets/candy, sodas etc. For energy (carbs) choose: brown rice, sweet potatoes, steamed organic veggies. Pasta is fine just don't eat it 7 days a week. 3) - Eat: organic meats (if not a vegan), fresh fruits/veggies. Also fat is good for you - saturated/monounsaturated fats: coconut oils, fish (sardines, salmon, mackerel), butter, avocados. Sat away from vegetable oils - cook with butter or coconut oils. If you stop ALL alcohol and ALL processed sugars you will be 95% there. "Treating" yourself once in a while is important, but it can be slippery slope...I have a major sweet tooth and I allow myself a glass or 2 of ice, cold chocolate milk once a week after working out, at this point it's now enough for me. So far so good, since January of 2024 I've lost a ton of weight and I feel great. Get educated, stay disciplined and you will be rewarded with great health both mentally and physically!

[@B1KER]

I’m glad you found something that works for you. 🙌

[@Arbigale]

David Goggins and this video is what I needed, keep up sir🤟🏼🤛🏼🤙🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@B1KER]

Right on 🤘

[@davenawahine4428]

Diet/food intake is everything when it comes to weight loss. Exercise is useless without strict food intake management. Get As close to zero sugar and zero carb as possible is the first step. Intermittent fasting is step two. Carnivore diet is a fast track to dropping weight...research it. Mix is exercise at a rate that you can manage without burning out. Expect it to take time. I lost 30 lbs in 2 months with the above program, I'm 5lbs under my target weight of 180 lbs. Yes, it is a life style change!!👍 I will say I have pretty good willpower and I'm 95% strict, my cheat meal or treat are planned.

[@B1KER]

Right on man!

[@MotogoatX]

Man, so relatable. I struggle the most with stopping at just one beer/drink which in turn leads to aweful dietary choices.

[@B1KER]

I know how that goes!

[@SteedWillTravel]

Hey brother so here it is. Your video was awesome!. Especially from a man who feels threatened by other men needing to be macho!. I have nothing to prove but being a man. So I appreciate what you’ve done and I’m doing the same.

[@B1KER]

Right on 🙌

[@ChanceCooper125]

I find constant weigh ins to be really discouraging. I try to make it more about feeling healthier and slimming down than about the number on the scale. Gotta remind yourself that hard exercise builds muscle and muscle is heavy!

[@B1KER]

I'll be talking about that on the next Backpedal episode!

[@shawn-paulluchin603]

Well said. Well done! See you at Everstoke.

[@B1KER]

Sounds like a plan 🤘

[@jdeckard1243]

Just to say good luck on your journey. You nailed it with the relataiton that it's a life style change rather than a diet. The only thing I would add is cut out the alcohol, or have an alcohol free month, just my opinion, otherwise keep up the great work.

[@B1KER]

I’ve cut out the alcohol before and I think it leads to me being more all or nothing. So I’m trying to do it slower and still have some beers here and there. Seems to be working so far.

[@jdeckard1243]

@@B1KER I can see where your coming from. Thank you for your reply.

[@soloflyingmonkey]

Man, this resonated so hard. 2022 October - 263lbs Decided I wanted to be in shape, not only to feel better about myself, but to feel better on my bike. Started counting calories, only drinking while out with friends, riding 3+ times a week and doing a workout 3+ times a week. 2023 May - 228lbs Lost tons of weight and rewarded myself by taking a big trip to Bentonville and then over to western NC. Had a blast, and did much longer rides than I had in previous trips. I felt awesome. I got back home and I struggled to keep up with my semi-strict diet and exercise plan...ended up drinking more and ordering food many times a week. Now - 293lbs. I'm ready to get back at it and make it stick this time.

[@B1KER]

It happens so easily. Thing is, you know what to do. You just have to put the work in. You got this. 🤘

[@trailjockeytj6160]

You can do it! You’ve proved it in the past, as well as the motivation you have presently. I am in alcoholic who has been sober for 15 years, and my quest is easy compared to yours! I just cannot pick up A drink. Your quest is to eat less but you do have to turn the tiger 3 to 4 times a day. But with all that being said, do you know what to do just do it! I always got a kick out of watching the big loser because of the inspiration it exudes. You have my mental support, but that will do you nothing if you don’t keep your own mental support! Good luck on the journey, and moreover, than luck have fun! And fun, doesn’t need to have a beer or a margarita, or even nachos for that matter, Fun is what you make it!

[@B1KER]

I hear ya man! Loved that show. I always joke that I got fat just so I could do my own Biggest Loser!

[@invisibleazn9330]

Everyone's path to their end goals are not linear. They go up and down like the stock market. But imo your trend line although a bit volatile is still going in the right direction.

[@B1KER]

I hear ya bud!

[@pedarbruce6373]

Way to go, Dude!

[@B1KER]

Thanks man!

[@nicholas5396]

I find it easier to make performance goals with exercise and weight lifting throughout the year. The by product of that is the weight managment and body composition. The weight is too fluctuating but staying in the exercise goals keeps me in the neighborhood for the ebb and flows of the weight stuff. Maybe try a year of performance goals and just casually track the weight like weekly. Good luck. It is a lifeli g thing for many of us. The good news is the stronger you get the healthier you get as well!

[@B1KER]

Sounds like great advice 👍

[@LoggyMah]

Congrats man!!!

[@B1KER]

Thanks!

[@toddbz]

Shout out to Southpaw Everything you’re saying regarding lifestyle and not locking yourself down like fitness/ health is some sort of internal prison is spot on You ever want to run, give a homie a shout

[@B1KER]

Right on man! Stoked ya caught the South Paw love. I got some other footage that will definitely make it into another video.

[@MTBMichigan]

I've been on the journey about the same length as you. I've had a little different path. I hit a wall. The routines never stopped, but the weight loss did. There are medical reasons for it, but boy, has it been a challenge. It's a journey...

[@B1KER]

Sorry to hear that bud. Keep after it!

[@MTBMichigan]

Well, it's not all bad. I haven't really lost, but I haven't really gained since I dropped the initial 100. I guess there's a positive in not gaining.

[@aaronwermers4160]

Keep up the awesome work

[@B1KER]

Thanks! Will do!

[@bretervin]

How long have you had this channel now? Many years right, so you have what it takes to do something that is hard and takes effort long term. You will make it happen just needs to be part of the process. Keep on keepin on man!!!

[@B1KER]

I hear ya 🙌

[@ZenEndurance]

Whoa! Good job, man!

[@B1KER]

Thanks!

[@nickcutler7371]

I really feel this, I put on 40lbs over the last 2 years from my normal weight. Over that same time I went from short rides and 5k's to all day rides and running a marathon. I kept telling myself "endurance training raises cortisol levels which raises water retention, which raises weight." These days I feel like my cardio is in a great place but I just feel less healthy and like everything is a much harder then it should be. I have had to remind myself that no matter what endurance I feel I have, my joints/muscles are paying a heavy toll that isn't sustainable no matter what cardio I have.

[@B1KER]

I've said it in one of the older 80 lb. Vlogs, but I was a fat guy, but a fit fat guy. Even when I was 300lbs I was still going out and doing 3k+ days on the bike. But yeah...shit was way harder then and my body definitely was taking a beating for it. At the end of the day it's calories in vs out. I just tell myself when I'm doing all this stuff I get to eat more, but that doesn't mean I can eat everything I see. Same goes with the beers. You got this man.

[@nickcutler7371]

@@B1KER yeah, I am pretty sure poor eating choices and too much beer/alcohol has done damage to my gut bacteria which means the old calories in/out equation doesn't even work. The reason it is about habits is not all calories are made equal in how they impact your body.

[@0956y]

Try not to consider when Calendar years start or end. There is a danger you might let go of your goals and “start all over next Year”. And this cycle can repeat itself. And lock you in, ending up nowhere.

[@B1KER]

For me I think it’s every year around Thanksgiving I get in a funk. The time changes, the weather gets crappy, and we are surrounded by holiday parties, goodies, and football is in full swing. It’s a recipe for disaster for me. 🤦‍♂️

[@mtb7018]

Nice work brother 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@B1KER]

Thanks dude!

[@MuskMonkey]

I'm 48 5'9" and currently 248 lbs Last summer I got down to 225 starting from 265 and ballooned back up to 255 over this winter. I've been in the gym a lot so instead of getting skinnier I just became a stronger fat guy. I am familiar with how you feel. My problem is.... Cheap food. I like whole foods but being a single income single full time parent, I use those financial struggles to cut on the grocery bill and buy calorie rich nutrient poor cheap food. And boom back where I started. Frustrating especially when you know it's your fault

[@B1KER]

These things happen. At least you know what the problem is.

[@ke6533]

As a fat guy...i fully.understand the holding your breather to tie shoes.

[@B1KER]

Unfortunately it’s a thing. 😢

[@HeretiCflow]

"Nobody said it was easy." Losing weight is probably one of the hardest challenges one can attempt, especially when you're used to a certain lifestyle. Old habits have a tendency to not only die hard but also rise from the dead. Personally, I found out for myself that counting calories really does the trick for me to hack my own psychology and take out the guess work. Weighing in daily also helps me holding myself accountable every day and holding close watch on my progress and/ or slip ups. A daily challenge just seems more manageable to me. Whatever path you chose, I'll be rooting for you.

[@B1KER]

I hear ya man. I always say do what works for you. I’m also a calorie counter. But realistically I did it for so long I dont really need to “count” so much. I like weighing weekly. The normal up and downs you see daily unmotivate me. Once a week is good. I tried once a month once but that drove me crazy not knowing where I was.

[@HeretiCflow]

@@B1KER crazy how that works. What motivates me is what unmotivates you. It really IS a headgame. When it comes to counting calories: Never trust your intuition! I learned that the hard way and I had years of experience. 😅 2 years I was wondering why I didn't make progress and then I started using MFP again was like "OH! Well, there's the problem!"

[@B1KER]

Yeah, I hear ya on that. If I plateau and don't have a legitimate reason to why it's happening I'll definitely go back to actually counting. At this point I know as long as I'm eating healthy and not over endulging that I'll be at a deficit with the exercise I'm doing. We'll see if I can get away with that all the way to the goal though.

[@3smoke]

I'm an older guy and food turned to poison for me. After the shocking results of blood work came back, I went to GPS (no Grains, Potatoes or Sugar) within 2 weeks I reduced chronic high blood pressure and in 4 weeks was off meds I had taken for 15 yrs. And I dropped 25 lbs. Sure this is probably not sustainable, but it turned things around quickly and now I am in a better position to start a new healthy lifestyle.

[@B1KER]

That's awesome man. Keep after it!

[@azmtb93]

Keep it up dude! Edit: See you tonight!

[@B1KER]

Thanks! You too!

[@GelMibson-u2y]

Love tasco gear!

[@B1KER]

Good stuff for sure!

[@UpHillWill]

I think a lot of us struggle with this same issue. After Sodena I did a fast, it was super hard to do, I lost 0 lbs so i gave up again.

[@B1KER]

Never give up!

[@MyMTBVideoYouTube]

👊🏽 🔥

[@B1KER]

🙌

[@AngrywolverineMTB]

Hell yeh brotha 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@B1KER]

Thanks man!

[@growlith6969]

Meats, veggies, some fruit. Sourdough if you absolutely must have bread here and there. The rest is just totally unnecessary to your body. My breakthrough came when I realized that most things that were called food, were not. I finally broke the eating schedule habit and just ate when I was hungry. Not bored hungry, but stomach rumbling hungry. Turns out, a meal and a snack is usually all I need per day. I dont count calories anymore, I simply give my body what it needs and nothing more.

[@B1KER]

As I always say, do whatever works for you

[@B1KER]

I’m stoked you found something that’s working for you! 🤘

[@wsmc723]

The only way I found that works is to stop eating. I eat once a day and that's it. I'm at 180 pounds, riding 200 miles a week and ripping at 60 years old.

[@B1KER]

I always tell people, do what works for you. 🤘

[@wsmc723]

@@B1KER For sure bro, it certainly isn't a one size fits all when it comes to eating. Good luck my friend and keep riding!

[@robocoyote60]

The big secret of weight loss is to limit your calories, nothing dire, you don't have to be hungry. I had reached 302 lbs. and decided I needed a change. I limited myself to 2000 calories a day and dropped 50lbs. I had a lot of stress at work and put 30 lbs back on. Finally at the end of 2022 I retired and after that went back to my 2000 calorie limit. I wrote down everything I ate. Today I'm at 223 lbs, 79 lbs. lost. The biggest thing is to get rid of the empty calories, I stopped drinking soda and eating candy bars and cupcakes. I give myself a day off on birthday, etc. but I have smaller portions. Still losing and aiming for 200.

[@B1KER]

Right on man, sounds like you found what works well for you. 🙌

[@robocoyote60]

Thanks, I know you can meet your goals too, it's a marathon, not a sprint, take your time and you'll have sustainable weight loss. Good luck!

[@acfella100]

Dude…I’ll join ya. I work out, ride my bike and play racquetball but my weight keeps climbing.

[@B1KER]

I’m sure it’s all in the kitchen bud. You can do it! 🤘

[@acfella100]

@@B1KER or at Chick Fil A and In N Out

[@havadd]

Like for running but take it easy getting into it

[@B1KER]

I’ve been down that road before. I hear ya!

[@OSUHARDING1ATECHNICEXPERIENCE]

#1 thing for me... 80/20 rule. When it comes to diet, do it right 80% of the time and consistently and you will succeed. This journey is a marathon and not a sprint.

[@B1KER]

Good rule! I like it.

[@mountainbikeaddict]

It all starts in the kitchen

[@B1KER]

100%

[@DaBinChe]

It is extremely difficult to overcome one's biology. We evolved always being on the brink of starvation. So we naturally crave salt, fat and sugar. Remember discipline is doing something you don't want to do. Changing lifestyle/habits is very difficult. Once that change becomes normal it becomes much easier but it takes a while. I don't have a e-mtb so can't say from experience but others that do have said it has made them more fit cause they ride much more, more often. Just don't let the e-bike do all the work. Maybe the new Nebo could do it. Be more active in your regular everyday stuff. For example when parking at work or a store, instead of parking closer to the door park at the farthest spot, instead of elevators take the stairs. Those nickles and dimes adds up to dollars.

[@B1KER]

Right on 🤘

[@Alphadog265]

Dude I think you should switch from running for swimming ,less damage to the joints from the extra weight.

[@Alphadog265]

You'd be amazed how much swimming can do for you safely.

[@B1KER]

It’s probably a great idea, but I can run out my door and my gym is at home & at work. I hear ya though. If I had a regular gym membership I’d highly consider it.

[@MrCox2121]

Have you tried the Keto Diet and more LISS/ZONE 2 training vice higher HR Zones. I am embarking on your exact journey just a different path. HIT Strength trng 2x per week, Mucho Zone 2 on the bike/ealking and HITT on the spinner 1-2x per week. I have chosen the KETO diet. I am wondering what your mix of exercise and diet has been so I could avoid the pitfuls.

[@B1KER]

I have done a Keto type diet in the past. It's jus not sustainable for me. I also do a lot of zone 2 rides on the gravel bike.

[@Dempsey222]

What ever happened to the youtuber guy from Washington you had on the show who was doing the diet with you. Did he stick the diet and lose weight. It was a few years ago when you first started to diet???

[@B1KER]

He did a great job. He’s also kept it off since. He doesn’t do KZbin anymore though.

[@Dempsey222]

@@B1KER did he quit KZbin because they cut the pay rate to content creators. I saw a few big channels quit over that and he was well known channel.

[@B1KER]

@@Dempsey222 No, he just got tired of it.

[@JamEZmusic86]

Watching you rebound and get disheartened + struggle so much made me sad. Rebounding is a classic symptom of overtraining, or under eating. Or both. 100% of the time it will turn around and bite you in the ass, it’s a hormonal thing. Weight loss should be steady, easy and effortless. Keep fat intake below 10g a day, you naturally burn about 60g a day even by being sedentary. To speed up fat burn stay very low intensity on the bike and go for as long as you can using carb as close to 0g fat for fuel in form of sugar or bread, sweets, energy bars, fruit whatever suits. Keep fully hydrated to keep heart rate lower. Stay in the fat burning zone, don’t exert yourself otherwise you can spike your cortisol and bloat out, and start burning into tomorrows energy. Go hard 1 day a week. Sweat out the sodium, then be careful of your salt intake. Don’t cut your sleep short. Be careful of anabolic foods, milk, eggs etc blow you out big time, full of estreogen, this is why girls on the pill struggle with weight. Protein turns to fat, fat turns to fat, carbs do not, tons of recent studies on this for proof. Excess carb gets burned rapidly in a normal functioning metabolism via increased heart rate, you’ll get hot and sweaty and eventually just piss out the rest. But very very difficult to over eat on carb. Carb gets stored in muscles as muscle glycogen, and means you can stay hydrated properly as 1g of carb allows you to store 3G of water don’t confuse his with water retention which is edema = bad, this is more of the veins popping, ripped look. I do not know if you are going the high fat / low carb route, but the only way to lose weight doing this is to cut calories, but then metabolism halts, energy drops off and thyroid skyrockets. Rebounds are extremely common, especially if trying to do hard workouts at the same time!!! And… don’t be too scared of eating pizza, I make my own, less than like 5g, I can eat ‘em everyday and just feel completely fuelled up and ride hard everyday. Beer isn’t great, it’s 0g fat and higher carb though, but it kills off your red bloods which can hold you back in terms of fitness ruining your fat burning capacity. Make sure blood is good, b12 and iron are so important for fat burn health. They keep your red blood cell count high, this is how we burn fat, oxygen, fat gets used and then we breathe it out. Look it up. I’ll refrain from further commenting, I posted what others believe to be controversial but there is enough snippets of info in this that you can do your own research. I couldn’t stand by and leave you to it, but I have done my part now and if you choose to ignore it, then I at least know that I did my best. All the best mate

[@B1KER]

Thanks man! Lots of good stuff there

[@mountaincruiser817]

You like beer and food to much?

[@B1KER]

Allegedly 🤪