"Fitness" changed my life! Weightloss Transformation

[@oli668]

OMG, you made me cry! You rock. Having lost about 40kg a few years ago, 126 to 85kg, I can relate to every part of this video. I fully understand how difficult undertaking this kind of challenge is and the hurdles that are in your path, which makes your effort even more incredible. You are truly awesome! Keep inspiring us, mate.

[@RyanCondon]

@@oli668 wow thank you!! Also, 40kg is a huge achievement, well done. 🙌🙏

[@NickiesAdventureChannel]

I was 116 kg 3 years ago … and a wonderful new edition came into our lives totally by accident… a dog names Nickie …. Since then she has helped me get down to a steady 85kg …. Walking kick started everything. Now I go to the gym 4 times a week … have a happier life … gave up booze a while ago and that has given me an even bigger bounce of confidence. All it takes is a spark and life can change ❤

[@RyanCondon]

Fantastic. Good for you and Nickie. 🙏🙌

[@ryancraig2795]

Fantastic achievement, Ryan. I know it's taken a lot of self discipline, determination, and hard work. You're literally unrecognizable from the "before" videos. Congratulations!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Ryan. I appreciate that 🙌

[@wingy72]

Your unpretentious way and being transparent on your journey is what appealing to your audience. You are relatable to everyone. Continue to root for you, kudos.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 🙏

[@G-Unit-fitness]

Mate what a beautiful video! You are one of the most genuine souls on YT! And I even had a tear to hide from my missus on my face as I feel you highlighted the same struggles I have too, from family, weight and over alcohol consumption. (Bearing in mind I’m an ex doorman and we don’t show emotion 😅) Just think, there could be a parallel universe where you’re still the same guy as before, who never thought 100% for his family, smashed it every day! Never gave up! I know that universe would make you sad, damn! What a video! You’ve left me, inspired, amazed but most importantly with some thinking to do! Bless you Ryan!

[@RyanCondon]

Wow! Thanks G-Unit. I didn't expect that comment. Thanks. 🙌

[@ChrisSmith-gt6lg]

You look great. Awesome job. I'm on my weight loss journey right now. Haven't eaten carbs or sugar for 2 weeks. I quit them permanently.

[@RyanCondon]

@@ChrisSmith-gt6lg thank you and good luck. 💪

[@Daman11P]

Congrats man, health is wealth as we all age 🎉 Much respect for the dedication throughout your journey

[@RyanCondon]

100% agree. Thank you

[@100_Noogs]

Well done on your weigh loss journey! A lot of what you said resonated with me. I also have a highly stressful job and use alcohol as a release. This is something I’ve been tackling with fitness and it’s working for me so far. I don’t have as much weight to lose as you, I just want to lose 3 stone and improve my mental health. I’ve found this video and your journey inspiring and was just what I needed to see. Keep up the great work!

[@RyanCondon]

@@100_Noogs Good luck on your journey. Im pleased you liked the video. 🙌

[@claytonjones5857]

You should be rightly proud Ryan. Been on my own journey and have to say at 62 the benefits both mentally and physically are immeasurable. Well done fella I salute you.

[@RyanCondon]

Congrats sir. I agree, I'd take the mental benefits all day long.

[@Joe_Bandit]

Congrats, that's awesome. What a great feeling and inspiration to the people around you. I've lost 32kg in the last year, gone from obese to now close to "normal" weight range, and started really enjoying running and other activities too. When people ask me for advice I do tell them it's calories before anything else. I agree there's some parameters around that, like you can't just live on 5 cheeseburgers a day and nothing else (probably) but within a vaguely normal range of foods I think calorie restriction is what the typical person should do. Chuck in some exercise because its good for you and makes you feel good but I don't think people should count on it for a very significant part of weight loss (even though you do get that benefit once you start doing long runs, rides etc).

[@RyanCondon]

I agree. Calorie counting to start with worked for me too. Congrats on 32kg. Thats immense Joe. Well done. 🙏🙌

[@craigsmith5134]

You are an incredible person. I have no idea how somebody goes from 190kg to where you are today. You always go 100%, whether you fail or succeed doesn't matter. Such massive improvement.

[@craigsmith5134]

And kudos for bringing up the alcohol issue. For me that was the deciding change that took me from overweight to riding races and being in the best possible shape in my life.

[@RyanCondon]

It had to go. I had no middle ground.

[@TrinaFit]

Walking is a great place to start.😊

[@RyanCondon]

@@TrinaFit It certainly is. I enjoyed my long walking days. 😄

[@grahamwhite75a]

Ryan, you have sparked a distant memory I had buried in my mind. I use to love outdoors, now I spend too much time on KZbin. I am going out now for a walk. Let’s see if I can start to shed some of my 17.5 stone. I live in Derbyshire, I am spoilt for great walks.

[@RyanCondon]

Good for you. Hope the walk went well. 🙏

[@joncass3155]

Congratulations fella a massive achivement shows what persistence and strength of mind can achieve

[@emilringgaard7466]

What the!? I literally thought it was another man in the video. Well done sir! And thanks for your awesome videos, especially Zwift, has been enjoying them quite a lot! Keep it up!

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you. 😅

[@MrSamuelatkinson1]

You have got an amazing family backing you. Awesome stuff ❤

[@SuperOrcy]

Congrats on your Journey. I've lost ~50kg, and am managing to stay pretty stable now around 90-92k. I find lots of people asking me what I did, because everyone wants a simple answer. they don't like it when I say "well, you just have to want it". I truly wanted it. I realised I could no longer go on amusement park rides with my kid, and that the next time I got on a plane I was going to need the extended seat belt. I did a lot of walking, then a lot of cycling, and now love going to the gym and lifting heavy things over and over again. the 137kg me is long gone and good riddance, that guy was a fucking pill.

[@RyanCondon]

Good for you. Awesome! I'm with you on the extended sealtbelt, not having to ask for that on a flight felt fantastic.

[@pretentioussystem]

Respect!!! Many thanks for sharing 🙂

[@jeremyreynolds3231]

Very Inspiring! Keep up the good work.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Jeremy. I really appreciate that.

[@zwiftingwithdemonhunter]

Good job! I've lost over 35 pounds over the last two years, but that's nothing compared to what you've done. You're my inspiration.

[@RyanCondon]

It's never nothing. Welldone. 💪

[@JohnDavies-j7b]

Love your videos Ryan, so informative on a personal note. Certainly gives myself some motivation and insperation to continue on my journey of weight loss anc fitness. Thank you, I can relate to a lot of what you've said 👍

[@RyanCondon]

@@JohnDavies-j7b Thanks John. I wish you all the best in your journey. 🙏🙌

[@JohnDavies-j7b]

@@RyanCondon thanks Ryan ♥️

[@wallygrandpa]

I love these kinds of videos. Being fat is almost always seen as a lack of discipline. This shows that even fat people can lose weight and follow a diet. I personally don't have to lose that much but my highest was 135kg and I'm going towards 114 at this point. I still have to go some way but these video's just give inspiration to reach my goal.

[@RyanCondon]

I believe its mind over matter. Its all down to how much you want it and I didnt want to be that heavy anymore. I'm pleased you liked the vid. Good luck in your journey.

[@Stew282]

Liked, subscribed and recommended to friends. :-)

[@RyanCondon]

@@Stew282 thank you. 🙏 I really appreciate that Stew. 🙌

[@TheFadedStardust]

Hey Ryan! This video is so inspiring! I found your content while looking at videos about zwift (just bought my own indoor cycling setup) to start my own weight loss and fitness journey. I am gearing up for a surgery that will require me to lose about 10kg, so that’s the direct initial motivation but I figure in for a penny in for a pound, right? If I’m going to commit to losing some weight, I might as well just make the necessary lifestyle changes needed to actually get fit and feel better about my body. Seeing that you have achieved essentially the same kind of transformation as what I’m hoping for it’s incredible to see how far you’ve come. I’m 36 and I’m hoping to achieve similar numbers to yours by the time I get to my 40s so I can enjoy that stage of my life. So thank you for documenting your progress and putting it online for us all to see, so people like me know it’s possible to do for ourselves as well!

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you very much for the comment. Good luck in your weightloss and surgery. Zwift is a great way to do it.

[@See-through-The-Veil]

Massive respect to you Ryan for losing the weight, and putting yourself through the training.. Be proud of yourself.... Most can't comprehend training like 22.... Respect to you brother ♥️✌🏼

[@RyanCondon]

@@See-through-The-Veil thank you sir. 🙏🙌 I appreciate that.

[@conradburdekin722]

Ryan, your story reminds me a lot of Mark Lewis’ story. High powered, central London job, overweight, unhealthy etc. It’s really inspiring watching and listening to you and well done making this film 👍

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Conrad. I really appreciate the comment. :)

[@conradburdekin722]

@@RyanCondon pleasure! I’m Hoping to bump into you at the Thames path - I’m an early start at 645 but I’ll be going slow

[@adamchurchill9125]

Well done Ryan, from randomly racing with you on Zwift to enjoying the content. What a journey mate and I take my hat off to you, you have made difficult changes that have come good and your family must be mega happy with the new you. I hope others see the content and are inspired positively…

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Adam. I really appreciate that sir. 💪🙌🙏

[@daveyoung6680]

Great video, candid and honest. Superb Zwift suffering too along the way 🤣🤣

[@gilbert7794]

You are a real inspiration thank you for these videos and honesty

[@RyanCondon]

@@gilbert7794 thanks Gilbert. Im pleased you enjoy them. I really appreciate your comment. 🙏🙌

[@scottdecker8612]

Congratulations!

[@DanielSwe76]

Quite amazing. How your overall life and relationships changed due to weight loss is just inspiring. Keep doing what you’re doing. Looking forward running or cycling with you in the future!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Daniel. I'm pleased you enjoyed the vid. 🙌

[@Thegreat772]

It's like looking at two different people 😮 well done my friend 👏 Oh I'm based in Ashford 😅 is it easier for you to get to wye then? Can't find a route unless it's on a road here.

[@thesbman]

Ryan, you really are an inspiration.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you. 🙌🙏

[@josephclarke7133]

Honestly mate, the most amazing achievement. It's amazing how you've included us on this journey but you and your family are the principal beneficiaries of your journey. You've quite probably added a decade or more of time on this planet with your kids.

[@RyanCondon]

I hope so. That's the plan. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙌🙏

[@lee-cycling]

Don't try to stop me, Shmee. Don't you dare try to stop me, Shmee. Stop me, Shmee! Stop me! Really interesting video. You've alluded to a lot of this in previous videos, but it's great to get a deep dive into it. Looking forward to part 2 (and the L2B video, obviously!).

[@RyanCondon]

Lol cheers Lee.

[@acamilop]

Excellent video. Amazing transformation. I have lost 60lbs over the last 10 months and I understand how you feel- I’m searching for those challenges that push me- just finished my first triathlon since 2008.

[@RyanCondon]

@@acamilop congrats on your first marathon since then. Amazing achievement. 💪

[@wisdomstable8143]

Brilliant achievement Ryan. Truly inspiring, I look forward to the day I am 1/2 the man too. First video I have seen of yours and grateful it popped up on my suggested viewing.

[@RyanCondon]

@@wisdomstable8143 thank you. Im pleased you enjoyed it. 🙌🙏

[@symbiantscycling]

As someone who is struggling with keeping up with my own weight loss journey this was inspiring, good stuff Ryan.

[@RyanCondon]

We will do it. 🙌💪 We've got this!!

[@MrPedel]

So good, Ryan. Such a journey you’ve been on; so many good decisions you’ve taken for yourself and your family. Really proud of you ❤

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Thomas. 🙌

[@mercurial_cyclist]

There was probably a bit more Goonies Never Say Die in that than Hook but we’ll let you off! Great video Ryan, very inspiring. I quit a 20 year smoking habit when my eldest was born and vowed to be a much healthier individual. I found cycling a good release and I’ve cycled to Paris from London and ridden a stage of the Tour de France since that point, amongst some other great adventures. Congratulations on your achievements so far, but I think you’re only just getting going!

[@RyanCondon]

Congrats on your cycling prowess and a huge welldone on quitting smoking. 💪🙏🙌

[@leighkelly2161]

Literally came across the fan dance video a few hours ago, subscribed and that brought me to this. Bloody great hat off to you. Amazing inspiration 👍

[@RyanCondon]

@@leighkelly2161 thanks Leigh. Im pleased you found me and enjoyed the vid. 🙏🙌

[@IrishDragon666]

Fair play, mate. You're one hell of an inspiration to all of us. I love that your family is a part of your journey. Your channel resonates on so many levels. When my 2 girls came along I realized I needed to lose weight (I was obese) so I could show up for them. Fast forward a few years and I'm going to finish my first ultra marathon next month on the North Coast of Northern Ireland (DNFed in my first ultra last year).

[@RyanCondon]

Wow! Amazing, you're an inspiration to them, I bet. Good luck on your first Ultra. I hope you smash it!!!

[@ericr6312]

Hi Ryan, Really appreciated and related to the video, having experienced an extremely similar physical and mental transition myself since 2018. Peaked at approximately 122KG in my teens before tapering down to where I am now at 79KG. Majority of the weight loss occurred over a few months with restricted eating (CICO) and daily walking, but I've maintained/continued leaning out since. I'm now cycling competitively, covering 15-20,000 KMs annually (indoors and out), and consistently looking for new ways to challenge my body and one-up previous accomplishments in the way of hikes, mountain summits, ride distances/durations, etc. While I understand it's a very nuanced conversation with a ton of variables, and nobody's situation or ability to make adjustments to their lifestyle will ever be equal, I do want to share a quote that was extremely impactful for me while losing weight and subsequently building my fitness: "Find comfort in the discomfort." It's the discomfort you feel while at a calorie deficit, or half-way into an epic physical feat, that indicates you're challenging yourself and making an improvement. Finding a way to seek-out, harness, and thrive in the presence of that 'pain' should ultimately lead anyone to the positive outcome they're after, be it weight-loss, increased fitness/capability, or simply trying something new. Find comfort in the discomfort, and next time it will be easier.

[@RyanCondon]

You are absolutely right. Congrats on your wins and for achieving what you have. Also thank you for sharing that. Very inspiring. Also 20k km a year... Wow!

[@shaunrigby1]

Well done Ryan, your family must be so proud of your journey so far. Keep crushing it mate!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Shaun. 🙏💪

[@Gixer750pilot]

Great video Ryan !!! My question wasn’t very well put. What I should have asked was what do you think about fad low calorie diets versus just getting out there , moving and cutting the crap . Great video You have got it !!!!!! 👌🏻

[@fabiankreiner]

Man this is just so great. I appreciate you. Love from Germany

[@RyanCondon]

I appreciate you. Love from UK. 🙌

[@stevecoward2095]

Great video. Really interesting and inspiring 👍🏻

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Steve. Your support means alot. 🙌

[@SteakandChains]

Great video! You’ve literally lost a whole me! Good luck on the marathon and hope you continue to find success not only in your health and fitness, but also in your diet.

[@RyanCondon]

I really appreciate you commenting. Thanks.

[@roberthodgson3574]

Love this. Focus and consistency = results.

[@RyanCondon]

Absolutely. Thanks Robert!

[@danielsharp6272]

Amazing Ryan!

[@RyanCondon]

🙌

[@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778]

Congrats man!

[@RyanCondon]

@@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778 thank you. 👍

[@nvernon66]

Fantastic video sir, very keen to see your vegan one

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Nic. The Vegan one is coming... Eventually 😅

[@L0cket1977]

Wow! Absolutely fantastic ♥ A truly wonderful video, you are so inspirational...and bloody hilarious🤣 My husband and I are doing RTTS this year too so hopefully see you on the start line 🙂

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Lucy 😅🙌💪🙏 Good luck for RTTS. 🙌

[@L0cket1977]

@@RyanCondon also so much love that you're Vegan (me and my family are too) and love that your daughter inspired you 💚 my son was the one that inspired me

[@RyanCondon]

@@L0cket1977 Cheers Lucy, I really appreciate that. 🙌

[@chrislaing4648]

Great video Ryan, we all want to see the “what I eat in a day now!”

[@thrillhous8888]

Great video Ryan. The point you make about finding your own motivation is so true.

[@RyanCondon]

Too easy to quit without it. Thanks for watching. 🙌

[@AdventureswithLenny1]

A very powerful message and I agree, Hook is brilliant! Congratulations and keep going

[@scottmccann4509]

Brilliant, I've always been very sporty and light compared to the normal person so not that relevant to me and i can only imagine the mental battles you've been through. However you're such an inspirational, enthusiastic, informative and motivational speaker, that I'm transfixed watching all your videos. I really hope your channel grows into the hundreds of thousands as you and your family deserve it.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you Scott. As long as people like you watch them and enjoy them then I'm happy. 🙏👍🙌

[@girlypopgay]

The sudden motivation is so true though. Like one day I just started working out. Watching what I ate. I fell off for two weeks but things were happening. Then I started again, bccifmd forgot it was even a thing. But, I realized. My mentality toward food had changed, or was actively changing. And the ‘suudenness’ wasn’t so sudden. It was years in the making. Years of accumulating all of this knowledge, ague attempts at follow through, and the shift was really in my head, and with food. I wasn’t constantly thinking about meals and how much how little. Not to an obsessive degree. And then, suddenly I’m really motivated to work out, very casually. Like, hm, why not. Also, funny, I am most motivated on my period 😢. And then after my period, it’s the least (which was where I fell off earlier…).

[@RyanCondon]

Good for you! I hope you achieve your goals. 💪

[@gavinbruce-thegreyrunner5581]

Very inspirational and incredibly motivating Ryan. Absolutely crushed it.

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Gavin.

[@wanderingincircles2019]

Wow. I started following you because of the Zwift content. And I still although I still mostly enjoy those videos, your weight loss and fitness journeys have been motivational as well. Keep up the good work, and I’m a low level C rider on Zwift, so I’ll hopefully get the privilege of lining up with you for a race soon!

[@RyanCondon]

That would be awesome. Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@tathh2531]

You're an inspiration Ryan. Keep up with the journey and keep on bringing us all along for the ride. You have made me realise that perhaps I can achieve more from my cycling than just the fun of being on my bike. I can now see myself actively pushing my fitness beyond what I thought I was capable of. I'm now looking at my Zwift numbers and thinking that I'll soon be a Cat B rider. When I went from D to C I was filled with dread that I wouldn't be good enough. It's taken a while but I now realise that who cares if a number of races or events I do on Zwift don't come up to the level of a C rider? I'm doing it now to see if I can push this old body of mine further. I've started making goals. Sub 70 min up the Alpe being the latest. This looks easier now that my first ride on the new 'The Grade' climb bumped my FTP up from 217 to 234! I can now see a sub 60 min Alpe time in my future. Keep on going Ryan and hopefully one day I'll be sitting in the start pens in a Cat B race with you 😎

[@RyanCondon]

Sub 60 ADZ would be amazing. I hope you get it. You're now the 2nd person to mention Cat B to me. 🤣🙏🙈

[@liamcurtis-moore9825]

You are amazing ❤❤ so inspirational. Exercise creates a light in the darkness ❤❤

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Liam. It certainly does. Thanks for the support. 🙌

[@RonaldJacobs-e2i]

Your have an amazing family!

[@RyanCondon]

They have their moments. 😅

[@danthorne6225]

amazing mate, congrats on your health journey

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks 💪

[@allankelly8133]

Unreal video Ryan. I’ve only started watching your recent Zwift videos and I was hooked as you made your way through cat 4 to cat 3. I d😅isn’t realise just how much weight you’d lost. Keep her lit lad, I’m just off to get my Zwift setup back up and running. Cheers

[@RyanCondon]

@@allankelly8133 Thanks Allan 😅

[@bartdikken7618]

Respect.

[@shanegreen2583]

Epic work Ryan. Loved watching your journey. Gotta say your hair did look better back then though 😂 think there is a kg there😂❤️

[@FoobsTon]

Not least causing more drag on the Zwift races!

[@RyanCondon]

Flows in the wind like Barry Gibb.

[@FoobsTon]

@@RyanCondon After your Everesting effort you probably sang like him!

[@timiveson965]

Respect to you matey… from a fellow ‘addicted’ Zwifter.!!!!

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Tim. 💪

[@fatmanonabike238]

I though I’d done well coming down from 25stone to 17 stone this year but that is amazing such inspirational stuff. Turning point for me was type 2 diabetes

[@RyanCondon]

At least you recognised that, most people don't. Good for you! Thanks for watching. Welldone on losing so much weight.

[@SV8812]

This is absolutely amazing, congrats! What an achievement!

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you 🙌

[@jackieblackman7949]

Very inspiring to listen to you. I quite look forward to your video. Keep it up

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Jackie. I'm pleased you enjoy them. 🙏

[@rolandhoward8421]

Bit more of a fan of “The Lost Boys” with Jason Patric and the two Corey’s personally! I doubt I’d have stopped drinking alcohol completely since the beginning of the year without watching your videos. Everything is so much better without it, so thanks! See you soon, on the virtual roads!

[@RyanCondon]

That's amazing to hear... Congratulations my friend. 🙌👏 Plus I love lost boys. What a great movie that is. Not fam friendly though. 😅

[@GrandpaWood_UK]

Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your journey - inspirational!

[@RyanCondon]

Thanks Grandpa. I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Means alot. 🙌

[@RonaldJacobs-e2i]

Can't even begin to tell you how much I admire what you've done. And no, it's not selfish for you to spend time on your fitness. Instead of dying in your 50's or 60's, you'll be around to support and love your family and in good health well into old age. They'll thank you later, if not earlier. 😁👍🏻

[@RyanCondon]

That's the way I see it. Thanks for the comment. 🙌🙏

[@jesikat]

"Hehehehe, camera voice!" :D

[@RyanCondon]

She's cheeky.

[@CalmLikeABomb76]

You're just so inspiring to watch, and i'm so glad I found your channel, right as I was getting into zwift myself almost a year ago. I have so much respect for your journey, and I cant belive the goals you've set and achieved along it so far. I believe you can achieve anything you set your mind to, and your will power is probably your greatest strength. Keep up the amazing work, and I'm looking forward to your outdoor ride vids, especially because I've just bought a bike myself, and can't wait to recieve it next week. So because of your vids I don't feel like the only noob on a bike :)

[@RyanCondon]

New bike day.. Nice one!! Great time of year to get out there. 🙌👍💪

[@n.g.5234]

I just want to start by saying congratulations, you had a lot more ground to cover and and twice my age I'm guessing it's not been as "easy" as I had it, but you did it nonetheless, kudos That Goggins short really resonated with me, being unbalanced to get the extreme to then becoming balanced and find a new better normality than before I was depressive during the COVID lockdown and to cope I was eating and drinking way too much during that time period I gained over 30kgs, definitely over 35% body fat, unable and unwilling to run, walk, climb stairs, do any kind of physical activity, the only times I did any kind of movement was to go to the supermarket to buy food and alcohol to stuff my face and every 3-4 months I had to make a new hole in my belts and buy new pants/shirts since nothing would fit me anymore My now ex-gf was the spark I needed to realize what I was doing to myself and I went for a run, which made me literally vomit acid after less than 1 km, that made me cut out most of the junk food and all the alcohol for a very long time A few weeks later (end of 2022) I bought a bike, since then I was able to lose more than the 30kgs I had gained and I was even more muscular than I was when all of this began Since then I've become really interested in cycling and I've developed a lot of fitness, I have above average VO2Max, FTP, all of that, but I still see a little extra skin and stretch marks and I don't ever want to be back to my old fat self, I'm almost proud of those scars, they mean a lot to me Since losing all the weight I have allowed it to creep up a bit since I really wasn't eating enough and the stress of being so lean but now I feel good, I feel strong, I feel able to do anything I want and I get to enjoy food and life and going out with friends without worrying too much about a few slices of pizza or cake or the occasional drink I really wish more people had a similar story instead of just giving up even when they realize that they need to change something in their life

[@RyanCondon]

@@n.g.5234 Thats an amazing story, congratulations and a huge welldone for achieving what you have achieved. 🙌💪

[@Alan-Turnbull]

Very inspiring Ryan. Thankfully you got a grip of it and made drastic changes in your life, many don’t manage to stick to it and think it’s a 5 minute fix rather than a lifestyle. I agree with the meditation, cycling is meditation for me, body is doing one thing but my mind is elsewhere plus I just feel like I need that fix everyday. Days off the bike are difficult for me 😢. I also try to not compare myself to others which is difficult when racing on zwift but just try to be the best I can be. Looking forward to next weeks vid 🍿 😁

[@RyanCondon]

Cheers Alan. I really appreciate that. 🙏 If I had your Zwifting abilities I'd be on the bike everyday too. 😅

[@hoppli6668]

Very nice video.

[@RyanCondon]

Thank you. 🙌

[@seanpeacock965]

Life is like riding a bike, the only way to stay upright is simple…just keep moving! You don’t have to go fast… you just have to keep moving!

[@Pugggle]

Think mine has flat tyres lol 😂

[@RyanCondon]

Lol

[@andylewis8669]

Inspirational 👌

[@RyanCondon]

🙌

[@FoobsTon]

I'm struggling to lose a few kgs and I'm lacking the necessary motivation with the knife & fork that is required. The exercise is the easy bit for me. But I think I've just found my trigger. Looking at Ryan's recent times on Zwift, I think he's now close to kicking my arse... And I'm not having a guy that once weighed 195kgs kicking my arse. No way. So I think I need a print off of him on the wall in front of me when I'm suffering on Alpe du Zwift....each time he puts up a good time in a race, I'm going to be like Clubber Lang in the crowd watching Rocky, crushing a can with rage. I'm going to be in the garage sweating buckets ...cannot.be.beaten.by Ryan.... Hey... Whatever you need right? 😂 See you on that bloody mountain! PS great vid as usual Ryan. Love the journey.

[@RyanCondon]

Ha! This is my fav comment today... What is your PB up ADZ?

[@FoobsTon]

@@RyanCondon Well on Ryan Condon's Epic Alpe du Zwift adventure I passed you 7 corners from the end. Think my PB is 75mins, but my w/kg is slightly better than yours... On the flatter parcours you're kicking my arse. Incidentally, I had to laugh at you being in slight awe looking up at Ditchling Beacon.... This from a guy who effectively did 4 bloody goes up Alpe d'Huez! Seriously, if you saw what Alpe d'Huez looked like in real life, you'd shit your pants and think I can't do that...yet you did, 4 times. So I predict Ryan, that maybe next year... You're going to climb the real thing and maybe some of your subscribers will join you. As much as I like Zwift, outdoor riding is the bollocks and it's great watching your wide eyed child-like discovery of it. Your editing and story telling is really coming on too. Great stuff.

[@RyanCondon]

@@FoobsTon Thank you my friend. Its great to read your comment. On ADZ you dont have to contend with people walking in front of you lol. Im going to have to set a sub 70 min PB now just to annoy you.

[@LoremIpsum1970]

Congrats, I know that ain't easy! Dropped 50kg in 12 months, but plateaued. My problem was consistency, so I failed and yo-yoed...lockdown didn't help. Back to square one.

[@RyanCondon]

its only square one if you forget what you achieved. Good luck! Thanks for the comment.

[@LoremIpsum1970]

@@RyanCondon Thanks for that. For me I just started walking to/from work (7mi a day), acted as a decompress as well. Going to have to break away from the home office and hit the Surrey Hills trails for a couple of hours a day...👍

[@RyanCondon]

@@LoremIpsum1970 walking is such a great start, I hope it all goes to plan for you.

[@LoremIpsum1970]

@@RyanCondon Cheers for that👍

[@TabbingUK]

Just came across your channel, you have done really well, Im 30 and weigh 12 stone and always been into fitness, and when I walk passed huge guys or women it makes me sad i just want to tell them to get a grip and stop being a slob but like you say they would just get offended maybe 1 would be like yes I agree and I need to change, im vegetarian now and feel better than when i eas eating alot of meat.

[@RyanCondon]

@@TabbingUK thanks for the comment. Im pleased you found me. 🙏💪🙌

[@CANMANU.K.]

Well done Ryan, I used to be a morbidly obese alcoholic, until my DR kicked my ass at 46 years old and showed me where my life was heading (wooden box), that was 9 years 7 days ago, I am 55 years old now and I haven’t touched an alcoholic drink since, lost 5.5 stone to get down to 11 stone and fell in love with running, started with couch to 5K, now run marathons and ultra marathons (longest so far 70 miles) which is my happy place that’s for sure, all the best mate and thank you for the inspiration P.S. just about to start my zwift cycling journey (oh bugger LOL)

[@RyanCondon]

@@CANMANU.K. Congrats! Good for you. I thought Ultra Marathons were tough until I started Zwift racing. 😅💪

[@anthonyperuzzo]

you know if you are vegan, you need to.... haha couldn't resist. just keep being you.

[@thecoffeeblog]

Have you ever seen fat people getting old? usually, fat people die young. However, when they do, their quality of life is undermined by health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, cardiovascular disease, and joint pain among many others. If you have something to live for or someone you care enough to see grow or enjoy your life with, Losing weight is an easy decision. Self-esteem is not the same as self-acceptance. Your self-esteem should be high enough to be mature enough to reject what you see in the mirror and consider it unacceptable for the type of life you want. Being fat shouldn't define who you are. Self-accepting yourself when you are morbidly obese is a slow-paced suicide. A happy life is not about pleasure, A happy life is about enjoying the personal growth consequence of challenge, pain, sweat, and sacrifice. Thanks, Ryan for being a good example that change is not only possible. But also enjoyable.

[@carl94399]

Jesus what an achievement, nice to meet you in the carpark at the hotel on Saturday hope you enjoyed the FD

[@RyanCondon]

@@carl94399 Thanks Carl, nice to meet you too. Loved every second of the Fan Dance, amazing event.

[@carl94399]

@@RyanCondon I had nightmares about Jacob’s ladder, I’m still in bits 🤣 great achievement Ryan

[@redkeyspoke]

Rufio, Rufio, RUUUUFIIIIOOOO!

[@RyanCondon]

Bangerang!

[@DennisNowland]

Did you find been vegan helped you stick to a calorific deficit because of the volume that you were able to eat?

[@RyanCondon]

If I'm honest, not really. It's just as easy to eat "bad" or make poor choices as a Vegan. I do try and eat alot more veg but I'm addicted to bread and eat too much of it.

[@IrishDragon666]

You got one thing WRONG! You're not half the man you used to be. You're half the mass you used to be. And ten times the man.

[@RyanCondon]

I'm not crying! You're crying! (I might steal your comment, best thing I've read today.) Thanks you. :)

[@papalazarou6874]

My advice would be not to mention politics of any kind, it has nothing to do with what you are talking about. Yes the Tories were sh!t - but the fact you felt the need to mention it has put me off immediately. If I want political commentary I will watch a political YT channel. I enjoyed your Fan Dance video, but unfortunately I will not be subscribing. Best of luck though with your journey mate.

[@RyanCondon]

Political commentary? lol I had to rewatch the video the find out what you were talking about. I made a joke that lasted 3 seconds of a 30+ minute video. If thats what you got from my video then I'd happily accept your exit poll. I'm not canvassing your doorstep.

[@danielbarron8294]

You're doing an amazing job man keep it up. I love how much fun you have doing it too using racing on Zwift. Such an inspiration for others. Anything is possible if you work hard and dedicate yourself, you sir are proof of that. Congratulations and best wishes for your future.

[@RyanCondon]

@@danielbarron8294 Cheers Daniel. I appreciate that sir..🙏🙌

[@Gixer750pilot]

Great video Ryan !!! My question wasn’t very well put. What I should have asked was what do you think about fad low calorie diets versus just getting out there , moving and cutting the crap . Great video You have got it !!!!!! 👌🏻

[@RyanCondon]

I think those diets are fads and you should get out there and cut the crap... 😅 Thanks for asking the question though, it helped the vid. 👍

[@repmortskcab8483]

I concur. All diets sucks. Find something that you enjoy and keep doing it. Then the rest will sort itself out, regardless if it is weight-loss, increasing strength/power or whatever...