49 year old, started cycling seriously a year ago to control my type 2 diabetes. in 12 months i have gone from 134.2kgs to 106kgs, 44 inch waist to 38, and most importantly my blood sugar has gone from 88 to 42, so diabetes well under control and my goal now is to reverse it. Great content, hopefully it will motivate others to make positive changes in their life!
Matthew that is absolutely amazing! Congratulations on your journey seriously that is so cool and motivating. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. It means more than you know!
Well done! I'm on a similar journey, I have lost 45 lbs in the last 5 months, but I'm Mountain Biking; gone from 227 to 182 lbs. I'm 60 years old, so it seems more difficult at my age than it might have been when I was younger. I'm putting in 3 X 30 mile rides a week, from Sleepy Hollow (San Anselmo) out through Ross and past Phoenix Lake, then up Eldridge Grade to the top of Mt. Tamalpais, (the top mile of Eldridge is SOOOO freaking rocky, it's like riding up a dried river bed) then down via Rock Springs and around Lake Lagunitas, and back down via Shaver grade to Phoenix, then back home. At 60, I'm limited by my recovery time, specifically, I have a left knee that grumbles at me and needs time to settle down. I found the OMAD (One Meal A Day) method has been the real game changer for me, in terms of losing and sustaining weight loss. Thanks for posting this.
That is so so awesome to hear. That ride also sounds absolutely amazing. I might have to pick up a mountain bike at some point. Your journey is extremely impressive. Keep me updated on how it goes. And again thank you for taking the time to listen to my journey. I'll keep pushing a few extra watts for ya hahaha
What I love about mtbing is how much more engaging it is than road cycling. I love me some road cycling but mtb’ing is where its at! Nice job on the weight loss!!
Comment number two for me ... I've been there and done your journey. In 2008 I was 284 pounds, 34 years old. I used road cycling to lose weight and get fit, and at the 1 year anniversary I was 174 pounds, I lost 110. To say it was a big change doesn't do the change justice. It completely changed every aspect of my life, not just how I look or ride a bike. At the beginning of 2008 I would struggle to ride 25 miles at even 15 mph pace on the roads, after in the summer of 2009 I was doing massive rides every week, including a 200km brevet where I averaged 20.1 mph. That's how big of a difference it made!
That is an amazing journey Jamison! Thank you so much for sharing and huge congratulations. I’m glad you stumbled upon the channel and thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch and listen to my story. It means the world.
Thats awesome, man! I'm just getting into cycling now and hope to drop down about 50 lbs to get myself where I felt my best years ago. My wife and I got fitted for some gravel bikes and have invested in Zwift, though I can't stand riding indoors. I'm more of an outside person myself. Reading comments like yours really helps motivate me. Thank you.
I weighed my self on thanksgiving night. I was the heaviest I’ve been in my life at 217 pounds. I used to weight around 170-175 for 10 years, and in 2020 I started gaining weight from working out the house. So I decided to go buy a trek checkpoint on Black Friday and have started my journey to feel good again. I’ve lost about 5 pounds just riding about 5 miles everyday, but the biggest benefits I’m seeing almost instantly are I’m more focused through my work, my knee pain has disappeared, and I’m breathing much better. I hope I can be much closer to my normal weight by summer time.
Great motivational video! Im a former professional baseball player (Pitcher) who has picked up recreational cycling in the last month now that I’m 41 and slowing down in life. Currently living in San Jose and enjoying local rides at the moment. Steven’s creek reservoir / Foohill expressway on the weekends. Similar to you I have a passion for food and have committed to kicking that habit with the intention of fueling my rides and staying disciplined. The mental clarity, drive and motivation I have to hop on a bike and go for a ride knowing my body will respond to it has been a fitness life changing experience.
My main form of working out was brazilian jiu jitu. The pandemic squashed in person training. I was already heavy, but I ended up tipping the scales at 370 and was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic in April 2020. I started riding a hard tail mountain bike on May 9, 2020. Then I got a hybrid bike. I lost 80 lbs in 9 months and put my type 2 into remission. I have since got rid of the hybird and got a gravel bike (and later a road bike) and to date I have lost over 110 lbs. Thanks for posting this video. I plan to do a "why i started riding video" soon :)
Micheal that is absolutely amazing. Congratulations on your journey. That is no easy feat. That is so awesome to hear! Keep crushing it! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and watch my journey.
I personally loathe cardio. But i love biking. It was the difference. Same diet, but 10 miles a day on the bike shifted me from caloric surplus to deficit. It also gave me more breathing room in my diet to have higher protein levels, allowing me to preserve muscle mass while losing weight.
Loving this direction. I weight 256 and am down from 320 from many moons ago. Still working my way down, caloric intake is the way to go, just need to keep myself motivated and going forward. I am definitely subscribed! As someone who has been overweight their whole life and who has lost 100lbs. twice in my life, weight is something that has been with me for life but something I don’t give up on losing.
Joey that is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for subscribing! That is such a cool story though. Congratulations on your journey! Keep crushing it!
Yeah! I mean I wasn't eating healthy and traveling a lot for work which didn't help haha but its still crazy how you don't even really notice it until its too late.
20 y/o 159 cm and 48 kg Wanna be 43 Recently started cycling (100km per week) Can anyone guess how long will it take me to reach my goal without changing my diet?
I have multiple sclerosis, so my balance is pretty poor so I have an indoor static bike in my bedroom, and I try to get on my static most mornings, I’m hoping to lose some excess baggage before I go on holiday in August, I’m only able to achieve reasonably short distances, I got on my static bike and done 25kms, it’s not a great distance but I am about to start on a diet, hopefully the combination of riding my static and dieting will help me
Awesome, IT CAN BE DONE... I am 53 years old now and I did the same thing when I was around 40. I went from 270 lbs to 187lbs in about 5 months, all from cycling. A back injury and some additional lack of motivation on and off since causes me to go up and down, but never to that level of 270. I am in the 220s now and got myself a more endurance oriented road bike (Orbea Orca) that my back will thank me for and am about to hit trainer again after the Holiday weekend. I tend to not make excuses unless it is related to injury, but my back has been better long enough that I blame myself now for staying of my bikes so long. Great job and ride safe.
Thank you so much for listening to my story! Congratulations on your weight loss accomplishments as well. That is an incredible feat! Stoked you’re getting back on the bike! Happy spinning!
Don't shy away from fat, but do move away from excessive calories and overly processed foods. "Real" cheese (with fat and all) will be better for you than processed fat-free cheese.
Hey EJ: This is Cycling in Southern California, your southern version....anyways, love your edit and wish you the best of luck racing crits. Having tried to make my cycling videos look good, I am amazed at how well you edit the NorCal channel. I have a wife that loves to bake cookies too so I have to ride a lot. It's not a bad life. Looking forward to watching your transformation to racing!
Thank you so much SoCal version hahaha. I do appreciate the kind words all joking aside. And thank you for appreciating the editing! I was thinking about doing a full editing breakdown down the road is that something you'd want to see? Man I'll tell you what the house smelt like HEAVEN hahhha. Those dang sugar cookies hit the spot.
I needed this! I really want to get into cycling but find it intimidating. Finding the right groups, finding the right routes, worrying about safety, the expense of the bikes and maintenance. But fuck it, I'm sick of being out of shape and this video was really inspiring. Huge congrats on your progress, man!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and listen to my story Jonathan! I promise you if you just get on a bike the rest will fall into place with time. There might be some weird interactions until you figure out how it all works but it’s part of the process and I promise you that process is worth it! Shoot me a dm if you need help with anything! Always here! You got this!
I highly recommend an indoor smart trainer. I have wanted one for years and finally pulled the trigger and bought a Saris H3(brand doesnt matter. Just do some research and buy a quality one) and have never been so consistent with my riding.
Thanks for this (I was recommended this video, and didn't know about the main channel). I am trying to start a similar journey. The issue I am finding is I go from 0 to 100% overnight. I need to get better at pacing myself and progressive overload. I'll sub to the main channel and tune in to your C2C season 2!
Welcome Paul! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. I really appreciate it! I started off slow to help my body get used to the intensity! You got this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help your journey!
Great Video!! Congrats on the loss and getting fit. Getting fit again after a long layoff myself. Nor more crits for me! Been wanting to do the Terrible Two for almost 40 years. Hoping next year is the year. What area are you guys in? Napa myself. Ride on Brother!!
Hey man! congrats on your progress. I’m amazed on how fast you were able to lose weight, love the consistency. I was also over weight in the beginning of the year. My height is 6’3 and I weighed close to 270 and now I’m around 225-230. Thanks to cycling and dieting. Back to 240 now because of the holidays but can’t wait to continue the process again next year and hit my dream goal of 200-205lbs. 🙌🏽🤙🏽
Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to listen to my story and watch the video. Congrats on your journey as well! You're crushing it! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
Same here. Corona lockdown and zero mental motivation to practice sports anymore. The only sport I did was moving the mouse on screens and sprinting to the fridge. Result 45 pounds more than before and a doctor's visit brought very bad news for me. Now getting back to cardio training with my new bike and hope for the best. 😐 I am 20 pounds down and have another 20 to go...
Inspiration man gained 80lbs during the pandemic dealing with my second ACL surgery, felt just mentally out of it and physically it took its toll on me as well. Trying to get into cycling to get my health back on track. Hopefully this year can emulate your journey God bless brother, love the vids man keep it up and cheers from the Philippines!
I’m so sorry to hear about the ACL surgery. That’s totally understandable to be mentally and physically drained from that! You got this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
I am turning 40 this year and tired of felling like crap. Started biking more and more each day, now im up to 25 miles a day and will keep pushing. Feels good having endurance grow again and not feel as winded each time.
You described a very similar story to mine. I am currently in college but about 3 years ago I was at the top of my shape because I wrestled. I gained weight to a slight degree after and went from 182 to 198. After wanting some change, I lost weight and got to 185. After reaching my goal, I gained 88 pounds in two years. I’m at my heaviest now and I won’t lie it hurts. You described the mental challenge, insecurities and addiction to eating food. Thankfully I’ve set up a workout regimen with a friend and 100% feel more comfortable knowing that I have someone to back me up. I know I’m going to do this and I will execute it. Thank you for the inspiration because 70 pounds down is my goal at the moment. Although biking isn’t my interest, (due to the area not being very bike friendly) I will say that I do appreciate this video. Thank you. I’ll update this when I’m myself again
I'm not overweight, but I've been unhappy with my eating for the past few years. Despite exercising a good amount, I've gradually started to gain fat. I used to get away with it because I was so active when I was younger, but can't anymore. Thank you for sharing how you did it!
This is awesome dude I was on my way down to my early high school weight then the pandemic hit and I gained it all back I’m slowly making progress back and this was inspiring
Good job!!!! I’m was on the same boat, I started cycling 01/2021 I was at 318 now I’m at 240 lbs now , I cycle 6 to 7 days a week, I’m addicted to ride!!!! The only regret I have is I should of started sooner….
Careful dude! Definitely sick you lost the weight. The way you said “if I eat X amount of calories I just have to ride extra to burn it off”. That’s the definition of bulimia. The purging of calories through in your case exercise.
You need to track your macros. Protein, carbs & fat. Protein 1.0 × your body weight = grams of protein. Focus on lean protein, unrefined carbohydrates and healthy fats. Stay away from the seed oils. I have a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
Great story EJ. Cool to see you and the people behind the production. More behind-the-scenes footage and bloopers would be interesting on this channel. Also, I really enjoyed S1 of couch to crit. I only started biking last summer (no intention to race yet, who knows) but as you could imagine, am also sucked into this new hobby.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to the story! I defiantly plan on doing bts footage and bloopers on here as well (might even post one on here in the next couple days). I'm stoked you got into biking man it is such an awesome sport! Stoked we both got sucked into this hobby haha
I’m one of those randoms who got here without knowing about your main channel. The RUclips algorithm works in mysterious ways. I’ll be going to your main channel after this. Congrats on reaching this milestone and best wishes for continued training! Perfect timing on this video. I’m at the beginning of a 30-35 lb journey.
Well James its amazing to have you here! Thank you for the kind words! Man you got this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on your journey!
@@norcalfullraces EJ, thanks so much for the encouraging words and for the response. Looking forward to your post next Wednesday. I’ve gone over to the primary channel to subscribe and as soon as a finish up a 5-hour drive today I’m determined to get on a friend’s trainer today and get started. Even if I burn out after a few minutes, today is the day.
I went up from 150 to 220. I started cycling before I tried to lose weight, and just the mental clarity and physical changes convinced me to keep going and commit to losing weight. I realize now that I’m at this weight, why diet and exercise is important. I’m excited to increase my ftp w/kg. 2.1 w/kg could double in a year if I lose weight and keep going
Scared to get started. Worst weight of my life right now at 240 and have done no stretching or exercising in years. it’s all a pizza/soda gut. Because of that, I’m afraid to hurt myself or damage the bike at my weight (old 80s metal road bike) so I’m wondering what the best way to ease into it all would be without hurting myself. I would absolutely love to ride the Camino de Santiago in the fall and would be so proud of myself if I pulled it off. Any advice is very welcomed!!!
Bike rides are very beneficialI I wonder the aftermath drooping 70 lb in short of 5 months. Im not a Dr. I hope in mean time getting monitor from your Physician (Check-ups Blood tests) Anyway the benefits of Biking & healthy eating is the way :)
Kind of wild how many times you and Jeff both use the phrase "you guys" in every single video. Maybe more women (🙋♀) would subscribe to your channels if your catch-all language choices included them. I'm new to competitive cycling just like you and have been trying to figure out why it's the only sport I've done in my life that's so egregiously male-dominated. Finding out more subtle reasons, like this one, every single day.
I think you should have included more details about what type or riding you did (intensities, duration, frequency, etc.). I honestly didn't learn anything from watching the video beyond common sense of getting your one's diet in check. Not bashing your vid just giving you my feedback. Basically if a survey popped up after the video asking "how likely would you be in watching more of this content based on the video you just watched?" I would click not likely. That being said, congratulations on your weight loss and overall health improvements. Best of luck with the wedding.
I hadn’t heard of the channel but it was on my recommended so now a subscriber 👌🏼 I too was like you, I was 230lbs at start of September, as of today I’m 196lbs… through cycling also, absolutely love it! I’m doing the Mallorca 312 at the end of April 23’ so hopefully more lbs to lose before then.. thanks for your vlog, it is definitely motivating 👍🏼💪🏼
Well thank you so much for subbing and taking the time to listen to my journey! That is an awesome journey you've been on! Way to crush it! Keep me posted on how the Mallorca 312 goes! Looking forward to hearing about it.
I’m 31 years old and 108kg, very unhappy with my weight and looks, and I think I’m not in a good place mentally because of that. I’m starting to cycle and trying to do a calorie deficit. Just watching this video gave me an inspiration I can get into shape and be healthier.
Could I achieve the same thing with controlling my eating and using a stationary bike because I am 300 pounds right now and when I buy my stationary bike at tax season I want to get back to 185 pounds. I was a truck driver for 10 years and lost myself if your wondering how I got so obese.
I just came across this video I have been thinking hard about getting into cycling to try and loose weight. I find it hard to get motivated to actually do it specially the eating part. What kind of diet did you do. I would like to loose around 40 to 59 pounds. Do you have any good insight for me I would really appreciate thanks
Former D1 athlete, sick MTB skills, and personal coaching from one of the best in the biz... something tells me you'll be on the top step in no time. Good luck on your journey, and can't wait to see you bumping shoulders with Jeff at Nationals 😂
Nice motivationsl video. Are you aware that you can gain pound any moment and back to weight imbalance? Back to bad habits and you just lose every effort you have made. Keep fit is a life style. You do it wrong and you get fat all over again.
hey brotha , im from gilroy , ive gained over 110 pounds in 3 years , im 6'3 and went from 185 to 300 , used to be a huge runner but looking to change to bike riding , what is a good bike for a big guy like me on a budget need help asap and a seat thats not gonna hurt my butt
I’m on a weight journey myself right now. It’s amazing what your weight makes a difference on a bike. Like going farther distance and climbing hills when you’re lighter.
@@norcalfullraces I was cooling down from an hr+ ride on zwift while typing my comment. Cycling is now with me for life. My absolute pleasure, keep up the hard work. I'm cheering for you :)
A very relatable story. I don't wish this upon but if you ever get out of shape again it'd be good to see crit to couch and how hard is it to gat back in shape once more..
Hey man, well done! I've been watching your videos all morning and I'm getting pretty stoked on the next season of racing.... which unfortunately doesn't start for another month or so up here in Canada. That said, I just wanted to throw in a word of warning: one of the aspects nobody talks about in cycling is how many cyclists have eating disorders. I'm not saying you have one and maybe you're not even headed for one, but be aware that food is good, and that losing weight past a certain point can be harmful, both to your health and to your performance! Anyways, keep that in mind, and keep killing it!
Congrats EJ! Stoked for this new C2C! Hope to see more videos of you in the future! With Jeff’s guidance, you will be a beast of a cyclist in no time. Good luck on your trainings and rides, and most of all, stay safe!💯🤙🏽
Hi EJ. Love the channel will be subbing. I’m also looking to lose a similar amount of weight, would love to see/ hear more about the daily foods and calorie deficits that worked for you. 👍🏻
Jeremy thank you for taking the time to watch the video and sub! I really appreciate it. You got it! More than happy to add foods to these vlogs and if you have more specific questions please DM me! More than happy to do anything I can to help!
Don't get caught up in the idea that you need to earn your calories by exercising. That's not a healthy line of thinking, it's disordered and could end up being very detrimental to your relationship with food later down the road. FOOD is FUEL for your body to do amazing things like cycling. Sincerely, a concerned Dietitian
I've never heard of you guys until now. Random RUclips recommendation. I, too, have about 70 pounds to lose, so this was an interest, but I didn't search for it.
49 year old, started cycling seriously a year ago to control my type 2 diabetes. in 12 months i have gone from 134.2kgs to 106kgs, 44 inch waist to 38, and most importantly my blood sugar has gone from 88 to 42, so diabetes well under control and my goal now is to reverse it. Great content, hopefully it will motivate others to make positive changes in their life!
Matthew that is absolutely amazing! Congratulations on your journey seriously that is so cool and motivating. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. It means more than you know!
Awesome work Matthew!
That’s wonderful! Keep it up! ❤❤❤❤
Great job! Trying lose 30 pounds myself. I’m trying to get there on may 1 24.
Awesome! Congrats!
Well done! I'm on a similar journey, I have lost 45 lbs in the last 5 months, but I'm Mountain Biking; gone from 227 to 182 lbs. I'm 60 years old, so it seems more difficult at my age than it might have been when I was younger.
I'm putting in 3 X 30 mile rides a week, from Sleepy Hollow (San Anselmo) out through Ross and past Phoenix Lake, then up Eldridge Grade to the top of Mt. Tamalpais, (the top mile of Eldridge is SOOOO freaking rocky, it's like riding up a dried river bed) then down via Rock Springs and around Lake Lagunitas, and back down via Shaver grade to Phoenix, then back home.
At 60, I'm limited by my recovery time, specifically, I have a left knee that grumbles at me and needs time to settle down.
I found the OMAD (One Meal A Day) method has been the real game changer for me, in terms of losing and sustaining weight loss.
Thanks for posting this.
That is so so awesome to hear. That ride also sounds absolutely amazing. I might have to pick up a mountain bike at some point. Your journey is extremely impressive. Keep me updated on how it goes. And again thank you for taking the time to listen to my journey. I'll keep pushing a few extra watts for ya hahaha
What I love about mtbing is how much more engaging it is than road cycling. I love me some road cycling but mtb’ing is where its at! Nice job on the weight loss!!
@@bf5938 And less dangerous; the number of road cyclist that get hit by cars around here is unreal.
@@The80shilling im in AZ and we had a month where there was a cyclist hit once a weekend. It was ridiculous.
Comment number two for me ... I've been there and done your journey. In 2008 I was 284 pounds, 34 years old. I used road cycling to lose weight and get fit, and at the 1 year anniversary I was 174 pounds, I lost 110. To say it was a big change doesn't do the change justice. It completely changed every aspect of my life, not just how I look or ride a bike. At the beginning of 2008 I would struggle to ride 25 miles at even 15 mph pace on the roads, after in the summer of 2009 I was doing massive rides every week, including a 200km brevet where I averaged 20.1 mph. That's how big of a difference it made!
That is an amazing journey Jamison! Thank you so much for sharing and huge congratulations. I’m glad you stumbled upon the channel and thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch and listen to my story. It means the world.
Thats awesome, man! I'm just getting into cycling now and hope to drop down about 50 lbs to get myself where I felt my best years ago. My wife and I got fitted for some gravel bikes and have invested in Zwift, though I can't stand riding indoors. I'm more of an outside person myself. Reading comments like yours really helps motivate me. Thank you.
I weighed my self on thanksgiving night. I was the heaviest I’ve been in my life at 217 pounds. I used to weight around 170-175 for 10 years, and in 2020 I started gaining weight from working out the house. So I decided to go buy a trek checkpoint on Black Friday and have started my journey to feel good again. I’ve lost about 5 pounds just riding about 5 miles everyday, but the biggest benefits I’m seeing almost instantly are I’m more focused through my work, my knee pain has disappeared, and I’m breathing much better. I hope I can be much closer to my normal weight by summer time.
You got this! Congrats on the weight you've already lost and let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on your journey!
your full of crap man. lies.
Keep at it!
A bad day on the bike is still better than a good day in the office! ; > Get Outside!
Great motivational video! Im a former professional baseball player (Pitcher) who has picked up recreational cycling in the last month now that I’m 41 and slowing down in life. Currently living in San Jose and enjoying local rides at the moment. Steven’s creek reservoir / Foohill expressway on the weekends.
Similar to you I have a passion for food and have committed to kicking that habit with the intention of fueling my rides and staying disciplined.
The mental clarity, drive and motivation I have to hop on a bike and go for a ride knowing my body will respond to it has been a fitness life changing experience.
Here with no knowledge of NorCal Cycling. Thank the RUclips gods!
Aye!!! Welcome
Same here
My main form of working out was brazilian jiu jitu. The pandemic squashed in person training. I was already heavy, but I ended up tipping the scales at 370 and was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic in April 2020. I started riding a hard tail mountain bike on May 9, 2020. Then I got a hybrid bike. I lost 80 lbs in 9 months and put my type 2 into remission. I have since got rid of the hybird and got a gravel bike (and later a road bike) and to date I have lost over 110 lbs. Thanks for posting this video. I plan to do a "why i started riding video" soon :)
Micheal that is absolutely amazing. Congratulations on your journey. That is no easy feat. That is so awesome to hear! Keep crushing it! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and watch my journey.
Cycling is the best. Lost 5kg in fat in 10 days cycling from one end of UK to the other and all went from my waist. First time in 35 years saw my abs!
weight loss = 80% nutrition, 20% exercise
I personally loathe cardio. But i love biking. It was the difference. Same diet, but 10 miles a day on the bike shifted me from caloric surplus to deficit.
It also gave me more breathing room in my diet to have higher protein levels, allowing me to preserve muscle mass while losing weight.
Truth! 100% discipline
This man will be at the top!! EJ is an absolute GOAT! 🐐
Thank you brother!! 🙏
Oh hai! Two channels!
Loving this direction. I weight 256 and am down from 320 from many moons ago. Still working my way down, caloric intake is the way to go, just need to keep myself motivated and going forward. I am definitely subscribed! As someone who has been overweight their whole life and who has lost 100lbs. twice in my life, weight is something that has been with me for life but something I don’t give up on losing.
Joey that is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for subscribing! That is such a cool story though. Congratulations on your journey! Keep crushing it!
It’s crazy how something throwing you off rhythm can lead to huge weight gains in short time
Yeah! I mean I wasn't eating healthy and traveling a lot for work which didn't help haha but its still crazy how you don't even really notice it until its too late.
20 y/o
159 cm and 48 kg
Wanna be 43
Recently started cycling (100km per week)
Can anyone guess how long will it take me to reach my goal without changing my diet?
My man! I *did* just happen on this video and I’m very grateful. You’ve motivated me to keep biking more.
I have multiple sclerosis, so my balance is pretty poor so I have an indoor static bike in my bedroom, and I try to get on my static most mornings, I’m hoping to lose some excess baggage before I go on holiday in August, I’m only able to achieve reasonably short distances, I got on my static bike and done 25kms, it’s not a great distance but I am about to start on a diet, hopefully the combination of riding my static and dieting will help me
You popped up as a recommendation.... a year later, but they fed it to me.
Awesome, IT CAN BE DONE... I am 53 years old now and I did the same thing when I was around 40. I went from 270 lbs to 187lbs in about 5 months, all from cycling. A back injury and some additional lack of motivation on and off since causes me to go up and down, but never to that level of 270. I am in the 220s now and got myself a more endurance oriented road bike (Orbea Orca) that my back will thank me for and am about to hit trainer again after the Holiday weekend. I tend to not make excuses unless it is related to injury, but my back has been better long enough that I blame myself now for staying of my bikes so long. Great job and ride safe.
Thank you so much for listening to my story! Congratulations on your weight loss accomplishments as well. That is an incredible feat! Stoked you’re getting back on the bike! Happy spinning!
Found this. New to cycling. Never heard of Norcal cycling lol
Zwift name?
Don't shy away from fat, but do move away from excessive calories and overly processed foods. "Real" cheese (with fat and all) will be better for you than processed fat-free cheese.
Oh okay! I appreciate the feedback! I'm still learning all about this! Anything else you know would be much appreciated!
Hey EJ: This is Cycling in Southern California, your southern version....anyways, love your edit and wish you the best of luck racing crits. Having tried to make my cycling videos look good, I am amazed at how well you edit the NorCal channel. I have a wife that loves to bake cookies too so I have to ride a lot. It's not a bad life. Looking forward to watching your transformation to racing!
Thank you so much SoCal version hahaha. I do appreciate the kind words all joking aside. And thank you for appreciating the editing! I was thinking about doing a full editing breakdown down the road is that something you'd want to see? Man I'll tell you what the house smelt like HEAVEN hahhha. Those dang sugar cookies hit the spot.
@@norcalfullraces I love to see how others edit. There’s so much variety in cycling videos from DKlein to SAFA that everyone’s videos are so unique.
Good job! I'm hovering in the 240s, but I have a hard ride, and it's straight to the burger joint after work
Thank you so much! You can do it! You can still eat burgers and lose weight!
I needed this! I really want to get into cycling but find it intimidating. Finding the right groups, finding the right routes, worrying about safety, the expense of the bikes and maintenance. But fuck it, I'm sick of being out of shape and this video was really inspiring. Huge congrats on your progress, man!
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and listen to my story Jonathan! I promise you if you just get on a bike the rest will fall into place with time. There might be some weird interactions until you figure out how it all works but it’s part of the process and I promise you that process is worth it! Shoot me a dm if you need help with anything! Always here! You got this!
I highly recommend an indoor smart trainer. I have wanted one for years and finally pulled the trigger and bought a Saris H3(brand doesnt matter. Just do some research and buy a quality one) and have never been so consistent with my riding.
its easy... just do it!
Just ride ride and ride . Enjoy it cheers ☕🚲
Thanks for this (I was recommended this video, and didn't know about the main channel). I am trying to start a similar journey. The issue I am finding is I go from 0 to 100% overnight. I need to get better at pacing myself and progressive overload. I'll sub to the main channel and tune in to your C2C season 2!
Welcome Paul! I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. I really appreciate it! I started off slow to help my body get used to the intensity! You got this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help your journey!
Great Video!! Congrats on the loss and getting fit. Getting fit again after a long layoff myself. Nor more crits for me! Been wanting to do the Terrible Two for almost 40 years. Hoping next year is the year. What area are you guys in? Napa myself. Ride on Brother!!
Hey man! congrats on your progress. I’m amazed on how fast you were able to lose weight, love the consistency. I was also over weight in the beginning of the year. My height is 6’3 and I weighed close to 270 and now I’m around 225-230. Thanks to cycling and dieting. Back to 240 now because of the holidays but can’t wait to continue the process again next year and hit my dream goal of 200-205lbs. 🙌🏽🤙🏽
Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to listen to my story and watch the video. Congrats on your journey as well! You're crushing it! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
Better off lifting weights.
Cardio makes you eat like a fucken hog to get your glycogen.
Congrats on the amazing weightloss. Absolute pro in front of the camera! Thrilled to see more from you in the future.
Thank you so much!
Oh wow!! OK. Subbed..now Harlem!! 🤣🤣
I watched this thanks to the algorithm!
Same here. Corona lockdown and zero mental motivation to practice sports anymore. The only sport I did was moving the mouse on screens and sprinting to the fridge. Result 45 pounds more than before and a doctor's visit brought very bad news for me. Now getting back to cardio training with my new bike and hope for the best. 😐 I am 20 pounds down and have another 20 to go...
Inspiration man gained 80lbs during the pandemic dealing with my second ACL surgery, felt just mentally out of it and physically it took its toll on me as well. Trying to get into cycling to get my health back on track. Hopefully this year can emulate your journey God bless brother, love the vids man keep it up and cheers from the Philippines!
I’m so sorry to hear about the ACL surgery. That’s totally understandable to be mentally and physically drained from that! You got this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
@@norcalfullraces Keep kicking ass brother and thank you for being such a big inspiration!
I am turning 40 this year and tired of felling like crap. Started biking more and more each day, now im up to 25 miles a day and will keep pushing. Feels good having endurance grow again and not feel as winded each time.
So cool bro! Proud of you brotha and very inspired❤️
Thank you brother ❤️🙏
You described a very similar story to mine. I am currently in college but about 3 years ago I was at the top of my shape because I wrestled. I gained weight to a slight degree after and went from 182 to 198. After wanting some change, I lost weight and got to 185. After reaching my goal, I gained 88 pounds in two years. I’m at my heaviest now and I won’t lie it hurts. You described the mental challenge, insecurities and addiction to eating food. Thankfully I’ve set up a workout regimen with a friend and 100% feel more comfortable knowing that I have someone to back me up. I know I’m going to do this and I will execute it. Thank you for the inspiration because 70 pounds down is my goal at the moment. Although biking isn’t my interest, (due to the area not being very bike friendly) I will say that I do appreciate this video. Thank you. I’ll update this when I’m myself again
That is an amazing story! You do got this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help! Glad this video could inspire!
RUclips threw this in my feed. No idea what's going on, but I am here for the ride
Good to have you here Brian! Thank you so watching
I'm not overweight, but I've been unhappy with my eating for the past few years. Despite exercising a good amount, I've gradually started to gain fat. I used to get away with it because I was so active when I was younger, but can't anymore. Thank you for sharing how you did it!
Love your journey! Thanks for sharing!
This is awesome dude I was on my way down to my early high school weight then the pandemic hit and I gained it all back I’m slowly making progress back and this was inspiring
I can relate on gaining confidence after losing weight. Great job! I'm gonna be following your journey on both channels
That is awesome to hear John! Thank you for your support! :)
Good job!!!! I’m was on the same boat, I started cycling 01/2021 I was at 318 now I’m at 240 lbs now , I cycle 6 to 7 days a week, I’m addicted to ride!!!! The only regret I have is I should of started sooner….
Thank you!! Congratulations to your weight loss as well! That is amazing! Keep spinnin!
Careful dude! Definitely sick you lost the weight. The way you said “if I eat X amount of calories I just have to ride extra to burn it off”. That’s the definition of bulimia. The purging of calories through in your case exercise.
You need to track your macros. Protein, carbs & fat. Protein 1.0 × your body weight = grams of protein. Focus on lean protein, unrefined carbohydrates and healthy fats. Stay away from the seed oils. I have a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
Did you use hydroxi cut?
Nice to meet you EJ, well done with the weight loss!
52 years, began cycling seriously just before and during Covid. I fully agree of the benefits of cycling to mental health
Liking this channel, EJ!! Congrats on the weight loss. Looking forward to your next video.
Great story EJ. Cool to see you and the people behind the production. More behind-the-scenes footage and bloopers would be interesting on this channel. Also, I really enjoyed S1 of couch to crit. I only started biking last summer (no intention to race yet, who knows) but as you could imagine, am also sucked into this new hobby.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to the story! I defiantly plan on doing bts footage and bloopers on here as well (might even post one on here in the next couple days). I'm stoked you got into biking man it is such an awesome sport! Stoked we both got sucked into this hobby haha
Agree. Looking forward to new episodes!
Yawn
Too much crying. Dramatic.
Terrible comment man.
I’m one of those randoms who got here without knowing about your main channel. The RUclips algorithm works in mysterious ways. I’ll be going to your main channel after this. Congrats on reaching this milestone and best wishes for continued training! Perfect timing on this video. I’m at the beginning of a 30-35 lb journey.
Well James its amazing to have you here! Thank you for the kind words! Man you got this! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on your journey!
@@norcalfullraces EJ, thanks so much for the encouraging words and for the response. Looking forward to your post next Wednesday. I’ve gone over to the primary channel to subscribe and as soon as a finish up a 5-hour drive today I’m determined to get on a friend’s trainer today and get started. Even if I burn out after a few minutes, today is the day.
I was super strict about my calories and operated at a calorie deficit. That’s how he lost the weight through cycling.
Hmm NorCal Cycling 2... or LO CAL CYCLING?!? missed opportunity on the channel title. Cool content, looking forward to following along!
HAHAAHAHA dang it. I fumbled the bag on this one
I went up from 150 to 220. I started cycling before I tried to lose weight, and just the mental clarity and physical changes convinced me to keep going and commit to losing weight. I realize now that I’m at this weight, why diet and exercise is important. I’m excited to increase my ftp w/kg. 2.1 w/kg could double in a year if I lose weight and keep going
Cut your hair man, that’s not aero😂
HAHAAH i hate that you're right lmao
Scared to get started. Worst weight of my life right now at 240 and have done no stretching or exercising in years. it’s all a pizza/soda gut. Because of that, I’m afraid to hurt myself or damage the bike at my weight (old 80s metal road bike) so I’m wondering what the best way to ease into it all would be without hurting myself. I would absolutely love to ride the Camino de Santiago in the fall and would be so proud of myself if I pulled it off. Any advice is very welcomed!!!
Bike rides are very beneficialI I wonder the aftermath drooping 70 lb in short of 5 months. Im not a Dr. I hope in mean time getting monitor from your Physician (Check-ups Blood tests) Anyway the benefits of Biking & healthy eating is the way :)
Kind of wild how many times you and Jeff both use the phrase "you guys" in every single video. Maybe more women (🙋♀) would subscribe to your channels if your catch-all language choices included them.
I'm new to competitive cycling just like you and have been trying to figure out why it's the only sport I've done in my life that's so egregiously male-dominated. Finding out more subtle reasons, like this one, every single day.
I think you should have included more details about what type or riding you did (intensities, duration, frequency, etc.). I honestly didn't learn anything from watching the video beyond common sense of getting your one's diet in check.
Not bashing your vid just giving you my feedback. Basically if a survey popped up after the video asking "how likely would you be in watching more of this content based on the video you just watched?" I would click not likely. That being said, congratulations on your weight loss and overall health improvements. Best of luck with the wedding.
I hadn’t heard of the channel but it was on my recommended so now a subscriber 👌🏼 I too was like you, I was 230lbs at start of September, as of today I’m 196lbs… through cycling also, absolutely love it! I’m doing the Mallorca 312 at the end of April 23’ so hopefully more lbs to lose before then.. thanks for your vlog, it is definitely motivating 👍🏼💪🏼
Well thank you so much for subbing and taking the time to listen to my journey! That is an awesome journey you've been on! Way to crush it! Keep me posted on how the Mallorca 312 goes! Looking forward to hearing about it.
I’m 31 years old and 108kg, very unhappy with my weight and looks, and I think I’m not in a good place mentally because of that. I’m starting to cycle and trying to do a calorie deficit. Just watching this video gave me an inspiration I can get into shape and be healthier.
Could I achieve the same thing with controlling my eating and using a stationary bike because I am 300 pounds right now and when I buy my stationary bike at tax season I want to get back to 185 pounds. I was a truck driver for 10 years and lost myself if your wondering how I got so obese.
I just came across this video I have been thinking hard about getting into cycling to try and loose weight. I find it hard to get motivated to actually do it specially the eating part. What kind of diet did you do. I would like to loose around 40 to 59 pounds. Do you have any good insight for me I would really appreciate thanks
Former D1 athlete, sick MTB skills, and personal coaching from one of the best in the biz... something tells me you'll be on the top step in no time. Good luck on your journey, and can't wait to see you bumping shoulders with Jeff at Nationals 😂
Hahahah thank you so much! I got lots of learning to do we will see
Nice motivationsl video.
Are you aware that you can gain pound any moment and back to weight imbalance?
Back to bad habits and you just lose every effort you have made.
Keep fit is a life style. You do it wrong and you get fat all over again.
hey brotha , im from gilroy , ive gained over 110 pounds in 3 years , im 6'3 and went from 185 to 300 , used to be a huge runner but looking to change to bike riding , what is a good bike for a big guy like me on a budget need help asap and a seat thats not gonna hurt my butt
I’m on a weight journey myself right now. It’s amazing what your weight makes a difference on a bike. Like going farther distance and climbing hills when you’re lighter.
Strength training will help improve your cycling.
This is great, I need help getting back into and losing weight…please
Just a heads up that the RUclips gods recommended this to me and I've never heard of NorCal Cycling lol
Congrats! I did the same thing last year, 268 to
That is so freakin awesome! I hope you're still crushing it on two wheels. I really really appreciate the support.
@@norcalfullraces I was cooling down from an hr+ ride on zwift while typing my comment. Cycling is now with me for life. My absolute pleasure, keep up the hard work. I'm cheering for you :)
How tall are you?
I'm about 6'2" and some change
I'm on my road to losing 70lbs too. Tips? (Links to your plan?) I cycle every day.
You lost weight while using the most of your pancreas? That's amazing...
A very relatable story. I don't wish this upon but if you ever get out of shape again it'd be good to see crit to couch and how hard is it to gat back in shape once more..
Stop waffling.
Terrible comment man, yikes
Great job man I went from 200 pounds to 170 by starting cycling this year
Hunter that is so awesome to hear! Keep killin' it! Thank you so much for listening to my story I really appreciate it
Looking forward to the new content good luck with the crit race
More muscles speeds up your metabolism to burn more fat
I think you look better before..after .very skinny
I love this new channel! keep the vids coming and the training going!
Thank you!
Congrats on all the progress thus far. The pandemic messed us all up - glad to hear you got through it / to this point. Excited to follow the journey!
Thank you so much Michael!
Awesome, I'm 58 and have the same waist line I did in high school thanx to being an avid cyclist...MTB and Roadie...
I'd believe maybe 40 lbs difference but 70? Really?
How did you let yourself get 70Lbs overweight?
This is so frickin cool. Cycling rocks for weight loss, looking forward to following along!
Thank you Dan! I really appreciate it!
Great vid and great motivation. Thank you brother
Hey man, well done! I've been watching your videos all morning and I'm getting pretty stoked on the next season of racing.... which unfortunately doesn't start for another month or so up here in Canada.
That said, I just wanted to throw in a word of warning: one of the aspects nobody talks about in cycling is how many cyclists have eating disorders. I'm not saying you have one and maybe you're not even headed for one, but be aware that food is good, and that losing weight past a certain point can be harmful, both to your health and to your performance! Anyways, keep that in mind, and keep killing it!
Don’t forget: over eating is also an eating disorder.
Hello, what plan did you use to loss weight :-) !!!
Also in NorCal and yeah, 50 degrees IS cold
What bike did you buy when you first started?
Congrats EJ! Stoked for this new C2C! Hope to see more videos of you in the future! With Jeff’s guidance, you will be a beast of a cyclist in no time. Good luck on your trainings and rides, and most of all, stay safe!💯🤙🏽
Thank you so much!
its crap n food as they say you can not out run a bad diet, health and plate are forever linked
Hi EJ. Love the channel will be subbing. I’m also looking to lose a similar amount of weight, would love to see/ hear more about the daily foods and calorie deficits that worked for you. 👍🏻
Jeremy thank you for taking the time to watch the video and sub! I really appreciate it. You got it! More than happy to add foods to these vlogs and if you have more specific questions please DM me! More than happy to do anything I can to help!
What was your daily/ weekly mileage?
Gravel for me……montpellier, france ..well done
Don't get caught up in the idea that you need to earn your calories by exercising. That's not a healthy line of thinking, it's disordered and could end up being very detrimental to your relationship with food later down the road. FOOD is FUEL for your body to do amazing things like cycling.
Sincerely,
a concerned Dietitian
I really appreciate this take on it. Would you be willing to do a zoom call to tell people about your thoughts? DM me on Instagram!
So random to see my hometown of mundelein in this video 😂
how did i get here?
I've never heard of you guys until now. Random RUclips recommendation. I, too, have about 70 pounds to lose, so this was an interest, but I didn't search for it.
Well welcome! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you on your journey! You got this!
Momm! Im not biking, im CYLCING!!