{"id":38317,"date":"2021-08-09T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T14:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=38317"},"modified":"2022-01-23T20:41:46","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T04:41:46","slug":"7-steps-lose-weight-cycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Steps to Lose Weight Cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This post describes <strong>7 steps to lose weight by cycling<\/strong>. Cycling burns a lot of calories, and can be sustained for long periods of time because it is so much fun. And because cycling is a low-impact exercise, you can start cycling even if you are very overweight. Many people have lost impressive amounts of weight with the help of cycling, and you could become one of them!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27444\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27444\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"749,295\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You don&#8217;t need to be a greyhound to cycle. This is Maggie and I, during one of my fatter stages. I took off a lot of my extra weight by cycling regularly. Click here for our guide for fat cyclists&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?fit=300%2C118&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27444 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. This is Maggie and I, during one of my fatter stages. I took off a lot of my extra weight by cycling regularly. Click here for our guide for fat cyclists\" width=\"749\" height=\"295\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27444\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"749,295\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You don&#8217;t need to be a greyhound to cycle. This is Maggie and I, during one of my fatter stages. I took off a lot of my extra weight by cycling regularly. Click here for our guide for fat cyclists&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?fit=300%2C118&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?fit=749%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27444 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?resize=749%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. This is Maggie and I, during one of my fatter stages. I took off a lot of my extra weight by cycling regularly. Click here for our guide for fat cyclists\" width=\"749\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?w=749&amp;ssl=1 749w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?resize=300%2C118&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?resize=250%2C98&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/7-steps-to-lose-weight-cycling1.jpg?resize=320%2C126&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> You don&#8217;t need to be a greyhound to cycle. This is Maggie and I, during one of my fatter stages. I took off a lot of my extra weight by cycling regularly. <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/lhgO309Uvlf\">Click here for our guide for fat cyclists<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready to take your workouts to the next level? \u00a0Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-garmin-edge-bike-2\/\">All Garmin Edge Bike Computers Compared: Garmin 130 Plus vs Edge Explore vs Edge 530 vs Edge 830 vs Edge 1030 Plus<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Step 1: Consider How Much Time You Have for Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>Think seriously about how much time you can realistically devote to cycling. <strong>Make a commitment that you will devote that time to cycling, no matter what.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also, think about whether <strong>commuting by bike<\/strong> at least some of the time is feasible for you. It&#8217;s a great strategy because you have to spend time commuting anyway. If you can commute by bike even a couple of times a week, you will burn extra calories <strong>twice<\/strong> a day (because once you get to work on a bike, you often have no choice but to use the bike to get back home again!)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16981\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-set-up-your-commuter-bike\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16981\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16981 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross. Click here to learn how to set up a commuter bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16981\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/specialized-tricross_side-view\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Specialized TriCross_side view\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-16981 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. My current commuter bike, which is an adapted Specialized Tricross. Click here to learn how to set up a commuter bike\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Specialized-TriCross_side-view.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> One of my commuter bikes; this one is an adapted Specialized Tricross. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-set-up-your-commuter-bike\/\">Click here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-set-up-your-commuter-bike\/\"> to learn how to set up a commuter bike<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Related Posts that May be Helpful for You<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-set-up-your-commuter-bike\/\">How to Set Up a Commuter Bike<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Related Post:<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-tips-for-women-bike-commuters\/\"> 9 Useful Tips for Women Bike Commuters<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/top-ten-tips-to-lose-weight-cycling\/\">Top Ten Tips to Lose Weight Cycling<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/quick-easy-tips-lose-weight-cycling\/\">5 Quick and Easy Tips to Lose Weight Cycling<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/intermittent-fasting-cycling-and-weight-loss\/\">Intermittent Fasting, Cycling, HIIT, and Weight Loss<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>Related Post:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/hiit-training-fights-aging\/\">Science Shows HIIT on a Bike is the Best Exercise to Fight Aging \u2013 And We Show You How to Do it!<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Step 2: Set Goals and Make a Plan to Achieve Them<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38329\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38329\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cyclist-woman-on-open-road\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Plan your bike rides, in writing, to make it more likely that you will get them done!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38329 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg\" alt=\"Plan your bike rides, in writing, to make it more likely that you will get them done!\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38329\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cyclist-woman-on-open-road\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Plan your bike rides, in writing, to make it more likely that you will get them done!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38329 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Plan your bike rides, in writing, to make it more likely that you will get them done!\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/cyclist-woman-on-open-road.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Plan your bike rides, in writing, to make it more likely that you will get them done!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>SMART Goals<\/h3>\n<p>Most motivational experts agree that <strong>setting SMART goals is crucial<\/strong>. In the context of cycling, SMART goals would be<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>S<\/strong>pecific<\/li>\n<li><strong>M<\/strong>easurable<\/li>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong>chievable<\/li>\n<li><strong>R<\/strong>ealistic and<\/li>\n<li><strong>T<\/strong>ime bound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, you could plan to <strong>lose 26 pounds of fat in one year<\/strong>. That meets all of the SMART criteria above. You could then break that down into even more specific goals that you can measure. For example, you could plan to lose 4 pounds in month 1 (because most people do lose more weight the first month), and then plan to lose 2 pounds per month for the next 11 months. This plan is a whole lot more realistic and achievable than planning to lose 26 pounds in a month!<\/p>\n<p>Once you make that plan, you should <strong>write it down somewhere<\/strong> where you can look at it often. This reinforces the plan and your motivation.<\/p>\n<h3>Make a Plan to Achieve Your Specific Goals<\/h3>\n<p>With your goals written down in black and white, the next thing you need is a <strong>plan to achieve your goals<\/strong>. For example, assuming that you burn at least 400 calories per hour of cycling, this would be the math:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To burn off a pound of fat, you need to burn 3,000 calories<\/li>\n<li>At 400 calories per hour, you need to cycle for 7.5 hours to burn 3,000 calories<\/li>\n<li>To lose 2 pounds per month, aim to cycle 15 hours per month, or <strong>3.75 hours per week<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Next, refer to one of our cycling training programs and plan how you will put in those hours. <strong>Hint<\/strong>: our cycling training plans are very simple. In a nutshell, you will start off with moderate paced rides, and then later add in some interval training as well. I highly recommend our <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\">Complete Bike Training Plan<\/a>, which has all the information you need in one place. We include a recommendation to also do some strength training &#8211; for balance, and also to ensure that you lose fat, not muscle.<\/p>\n<h3>Losing Weight is Hard<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, human bodies are very complex, as everyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows only too well. Sometimes the math just does not work out that tidily. Every human being is different: our hormones are different, our digestive biomes are different, and our metabolisms are different. Therefore, we cannot predict exactly how our bodies will react. We are not motor cars made on a production line!<\/p>\n<p>However, rest assured that if you add several hours of cycling to your month, and also make a few sensible adjustments to your diet, <strong>you are certain to experience positive changes to your health<\/strong>, which will most likely include achieving the weight loss goals we mentioned.<\/p>\n<h3>Intermittent Fasting and Low Carbs<\/h3>\n<p>Always remember that losing even 5% of your body weight has significant positive impacts on your health, including improvements in blood pressure. And a combination of regular exercise, plus eating less sugar, is certain to make you healthier. Right now we are having great success with intermittent fasting and low carbs. I will write more about this soon. In the meantime, <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/intermittent-fasting-cycling-and-weight-loss\/\">check out the transformation our friend Melinda made by simply adopting intermittent fasting.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-you-lose-weight-cycling\/\">How Cycling Can Help You to Lose Weight<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Step 3: Get the Right Bike<\/h2>\n<p>If you are starting out as a very heavy person, make sure you get a bike that is robust enough for you. A light-weight racer would not be the best bike to start out on. A mountain bike or a hybrid would be a better choice. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/a-guide-to-the-different-bikes-you-can-choose-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here\u2019s a guide to choosing the right bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also, make sure you get the <strong>right size bike<\/strong>, so it is comfortable and safe for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-frame-size-guide-2\/\">Here\u2019s our guide to getting the bike frame size right<\/a>, which includes an explanation of how your <strong>ape index<\/strong> affects your bike size.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27439\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27439\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-stationary-biking\/spin-class\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?fit=750%2C698&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,698\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"spin class\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, the right bike for you might be the one you reserve in spin class!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?fit=300%2C279&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?fit=750%2C698&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27439 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. Sometimes, the right bike for you to lose weight cycling might be the one you reserve in spin class!\" width=\"750\" height=\"698\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27439\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-stationary-biking\/spin-class\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?fit=750%2C698&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,698\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"spin class\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sometimes, the right bike for you might be the one you reserve in spin class!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?fit=300%2C279&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?fit=750%2C698&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27439 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?resize=750%2C698&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. Sometimes, the right bike for you to lose weight cycling might be the one you reserve in spin class!\" width=\"750\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?resize=300%2C279&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?resize=150%2C140&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?resize=250%2C233&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/spin-class.jpg?resize=320%2C298&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Sometimes, the right bike for you to lose weight cycling might be the one you reserve in spin class!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Consider Working Out Indoors &#8211; Indoor Cycling Can Be Fun!<\/h3>\n<p>If you live in a challenging climate, remember that <strong>you do not have to cycle outdoors to lose weight<\/strong>. In the winter, <strong>spin classes<\/strong> could work really well for you, especially if you value having someone else to encourage and guide you. Although bear in mind that these can be quite fast-paced, so they will be a bit much for a beginner. I actually tried one many years ago, and had to leave the class, red-faced and exhausted, half-way through. I was too embarrassed to ever go back. In retrospect, that was stupid of me. Everyone has to start somewhere!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-budget-indoor-trainers\/\">Do it Indoors by Choosing One of the 7 Best Budget Indoor Bike Trainers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer the privacy of your own home, you can adapt your regular bike into an <strong>indoor trainer<\/strong> with a simple but effective machine, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fNgWr9\"><strong>Kinetic by Kurt Indoor Bicycle Trainer<\/strong><\/a>. It&#8217;s quiet, safe, solid, and comes with a lifetime guaranty.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27436\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fNgWr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27436\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/kinetic-by-kurt-indoor-bicycle-trainer-accessories\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?fit=750%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,491\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kinetic by Kurt Indoor Bicycle Trainer accessories\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;To make the training more precise, you can measure power by pairing it with Kinetic&#8217;s inRide Watt Meter accessory and Kinetic Fit app&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?fit=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?fit=750%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27436 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. An indoor trainer paired with a good app makes it easy to cycle your way to fitness and weight loss while indoors\" width=\"750\" height=\"491\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27436\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/kinetic-by-kurt-indoor-bicycle-trainer-accessories\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?fit=750%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,491\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kinetic by Kurt Indoor Bicycle Trainer accessories\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;To make the training more precise, you can measure power by pairing it with Kinetic&#8217;s inRide Watt Meter accessory and Kinetic Fit app&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?fit=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?fit=750%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27436 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?resize=750%2C491&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. An indoor trainer paired with a good app makes it easy to cycle your way to fitness and weight loss while indoors\" width=\"750\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?resize=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?resize=250%2C164&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kinetic-by-Kurt-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer-accessories.jpg?resize=320%2C209&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3fNgWr9\">An indoor trainer, possibly paired with a good app, makes it easier to lose weight cycling, and also get fit, while indoors<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you spend more money and get a smart trainer, your indoor cycling can be a lot of fun. You can even compete with real live people, virtually.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-smart-indoor-trainers\/\">5 of the Best Smart Indoor Bike Trainers<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Step 4: Start Small and Work Your Way Up to Ensure Success as You Lose Weight Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t go out and cycle two hours the first day, then find that you are too tired (and too sore!) to cycle again for a week. Build up slowly and minimize the pain. No-pain-no-gain is just <strong>not true<\/strong>! <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/complete-bike-training-plan-for-cyclists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See my Complete Bike Training post <\/a>which shows you how to start slowly and build up to great things.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Monitor Your Progress as You Lose Weight Cycling<\/h2>\n<p>Monitoring your progress will motivate you to ride more. It\u2019s a way of challenging yourself by competing with yourself. You can use Garmin Connect, if you have a Garmin bike computer. Or, get any decent bike computer to record your achievements &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-of-the-best-bike-computers\/\">here&#8217;s a post comparing 7 of the best bike computers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Use an App to Record and Track Your Bike Rides<\/h3>\n<p>Also, there are also a whole host of apps you can download to your smart phone to <strong>track your rides and your progress for FREE<\/strong>. Good ones include Strava, Map my Ride, Google Maps, Cyclemeter, and Wahoo Fitness. <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/why-cyclists-should-use-strava\/\">Strava is my favorite<\/a>, and it\u2019s good for the global cycling community as well! You could also buy the excellent and simple-to-use Garmin 25 (<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-520-vs-25\/\">reviewed here<\/a>), the smallest GPS bike computer in the world.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25944\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BQ2Qzu\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25944\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1030-header-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Garmin Edge 1030 header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A good bike computer is a great way to monitor your bike rides&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25944 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg\" alt=\"A good bike computer is a great way to monitor your bike rides\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25944\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/garmin-edge-1030-header-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Garmin Edge 1030 header\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A good bike computer is a great way to monitor your bike rides&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25944 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A good bike computer is a great way to monitor your bike rides\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Garmin-Edge-1030-header-1.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2BQ2Qzu\">A good bike computer is a great way to monitor your bike rides as you lose weight cycling<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Apart from tracking your rides, of course you will also want to <strong>track your weight loss progress<\/strong>. You can do that with a regular scale, but bear in mind that it is vital to ensure your food and exercise mix is causing you to lose only fat, not muscle. For that reason, a really good body composition scale is a great idea.<\/p>\n<h3>Monitor Your Body Composition<\/h3>\n<p>Consider getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2X5UrqV\">scale that measures your body composition<\/a>. This scale attempts to tell you what percentage of your body is fat and what percentage is muscle. This can be very motivating when it changes over time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"bala-58-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0992DRPFL\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"3c0f07aa3415590c133503804627a499\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39673\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39673\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"feet on a bathroom scale(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Be sure to monitor your weight loss progress&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39673 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg\" alt=\"Be sure to monitor your weight loss progress\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39673\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"feet on a bathroom scale(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Be sure to monitor your weight loss progress&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39673 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Be sure to monitor your weight loss progress\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/feet-on-a-bathroom-scale1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Be sure to monitor your weight loss progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Record Your Weight Loss Progress with an App<\/h3>\n<p>It is also useful to monitor and <strong>record your weight loss progress with a good fitness app<\/strong>, such as My Fitness Pal or <a href=\"https:\/\/cronometer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cronometer<\/a>. Of the two, I would recommend Cronometer, as its calorie details are all checked and accurate. On My Fitness Pal, they are user-added, and mostly inaccurate.<\/p>\n<p>These apps will keep records of your weight loss over weeks, months, and years. They will also generate very pleasing graphs that show you how your weight loss has been going. Here is mine over the last year &#8211; I have been doing a program of Intermittent Fasting and Low Carbs, combined of course with lots of exercise. This has enabled me to drop 30 pounds, and keep them off. This graph is from My Fitness Pal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39677\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39677\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/my-2021-weight-loss\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C412&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,412\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"my 2021 weight loss\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My 2021 weight loss with low carbs, intermittent fasting, and exercise&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?fit=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C412&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39677 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg\" alt=\"My 2021 weight loss with low carbs, intermittent fasting, and exercise\" width=\"750\" height=\"412\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"39677\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/my-2021-weight-loss\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C412&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,412\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"my 2021 weight loss\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My 2021 weight loss with low carbs, intermittent fasting, and exercise&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?fit=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?fit=750%2C412&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39677 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?resize=750%2C412&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My 2021 weight loss with low carbs, intermittent fasting, and exercise\" width=\"750\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/my-2021-weight-loss.jpg?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> My 2021 weight loss with low carbs, intermittent fasting, and exercise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have my My Fitness Pal and Omicron apps synched with my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3g56EmH\">Garmin Vivoactive 4 smart watch<\/a>, so they automatically register and record my hikes, bike rides, workouts, and swims. Then, they automatically allocate me more calories for the extra exercise I have done each day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"bala-58-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B099DCMPJ9\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"b37f846952359736a41030cfbe28e2f6\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Mix it Up so that You Get to Enjoy Your Quest to Lose Weight Cycling!<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ride different routes to keep it interesting. If you can, ride <strong>different bikes<\/strong> too. For example, a racer will give you a good commute and a nice speed high, but mountain biking will give you more of a full body workout. If biking to work starts to bore you, consider doing long weekend rides in the country side instead.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17460\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,628\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fair weather cycling in stanley park 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycle somewhere fun to keep enjoying your rides!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17460 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg\" alt=\"Fair weather cyclists get to cycle through the long, sunny days of summer. Heaven.\" width=\"750\" height=\"628\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,628\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fair weather cycling in stanley park 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycle somewhere fun to keep enjoying your rides!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17460 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=750%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fair weather cyclists get to cycle through the long, sunny days of summer. Heaven.\" width=\"750\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=250%2C209&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=320%2C268&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Cycle somewhere fun to keep enjoying your rides!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, start to think about whether you are ready to join a local <strong>cycling group<\/strong>, which will motivate you to keep going, and make it more fun. This will only work if you are extroverted. The nice thing about cycling is that you can do it alone, if you are an introvert.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/10-best-reasons-commute-by-bike\/\">The 10 Best Reasons to Commute by Bike<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Step 7: Reward Yourself after You Lose Weight Cycling<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Plan some rewards for your hard work. For example, give yourself a reward when you have ridden your first 100 miles. And the first 200 \u2026 and so on. Pick a reward you like that will not actively sabotage your goals! For example, reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles. That way, you will have to start doing some walking as well! My dogs cause me to go for a walk every single morning, which is a very good thing.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27443\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ripley-small-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?fit=750%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,433\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ripley-small-2(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?fit=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?fit=750%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27443 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. Reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles!\" width=\"750\" height=\"433\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ripley-small-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?fit=750%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,433\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ripley-small-2(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?fit=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?fit=750%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-27443 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?resize=750%2C433&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. Reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles!\" width=\"750\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?resize=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?resize=150%2C87&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?resize=250%2C144&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ripley-small-21.jpg?resize=320%2C185&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Reward yourself with a puppy when you hit 1,000 miles as you lose weight cycling!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you have a dog, you can have even more fun on your bike rides by taking your dog with you!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38330\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-dog-bike-baskets\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38330\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-vancouver-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Woman with dog on bike in Vancouver 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Once you have a dog, you can have even more fun on your bike rides by taking your do with you!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-38330 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg\" alt=\"Once you have a dog, you can have even more fun on your bike rides by taking your do with you!\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38330\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-steps-lose-weight-cycling\/woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-vancouver-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,563\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Woman with dog on bike in Vancouver 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Once you have a dog, you can have even more fun on your bike rides by taking your do with you!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?fit=750%2C563&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-38330 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?resize=750%2C563&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Once you have a dog, you can have even more fun on your bike rides by taking your do with you!\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Woman-with-dog-on-bike-in-Vancouver-2.jpg?resize=320%2C240&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Once you have a dog, you can have even more fun on your bike rides by taking your do with you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/train-dog-run-next-to-you-cycling\/\">How To Train Your Dog to Go for Bike Rides with You<\/a><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"k0LuoKKDWC\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/train-dog-run-next-to-you-cycling\/\">How to Train Your Dog to Safely Run Next to You When You Are Cycling<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Train Your Dog to Safely Run Next to You When You Are Cycling&#8221; &#8212; Average Joe Cyclist\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/train-dog-run-next-to-you-cycling\/embed\/#?secret=cibJHUppI0#?secret=k0LuoKKDWC\" data-secret=\"k0LuoKKDWC\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-dog-bike-baskets\/\">7 of the Best Carriers to Take Your Dog for a Bike Ride<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you need any more motivation to start losing weight by cycling, watch this heart-warming video about how Phil Jones, once morbidly obese, saved his own life by cycling.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"&#039;Cycling saved my life&#039; - Phil Jones&#039; Sky Cycling Story\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q8WAlsXF7W0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n[table \u201c135\u201d not found \/]<br \/>\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-122\" class=\"tablepress 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Luck!<\/h2>\n<p>I hope this post helps you on your way to achieving your personal weight loss goals with cycling. No matter what happens, cycling will make you healthier, stronger, and fitter. Good luck!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25422\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hqcg9Q\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25422\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ride-to-conquer-cancer-bc-starts-today\/ride-to-conquer-cancer-bc-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ride to Conquer Cancer BC 7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Try this step-by-step approach to cycling, and eventually, you could be part of a happy group like this!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25422 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. Try this step-by-step approach to cycling, and eventually, you could be part of a happy group like this! No matter what happens, cycling will make you healthier, stronger, and fitter\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25422\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/ride-to-conquer-cancer-bc-starts-today\/ride-to-conquer-cancer-bc-7\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ride to Conquer Cancer BC 7\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Try this step-by-step approach to cycling, and eventually, you could be part of a happy group like this!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-25422 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 steps to lose weight cycling. Try this step-by-step approach to cycling, and eventually, you could be part of a happy group like this! No matter what happens, cycling will make you healthier, stronger, and fitter\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ride-to-Conquer-Cancer-BC-7.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Try this step-by-step approach to cycling, and eventually, you could be part of a happy group like this! No matter what happens, cycling will make you healthier, stronger, and fitter. Consistent effort will ensure that you lose weight cycling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/4-reasons-cycling-new-years-resolution-lose-weight-cycling\/\">4 Reasons to Cycle More<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/intermittent-fasting-cycling-and-weight-loss\/\">Cycling and Intermittent Fasting &#8211; The Key to Weight Loss?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-46\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-46 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center>How to Lose Weight Cycling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><center><figure id=\"attachment_22104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22104\" style=\"width: 404px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a 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