55.5 pounds down and racing bikes.
MrGuilt
Posts: 20 Member
I'm coming up on my first anniversary with MFP. I've gone from 208 pounds to 152.5. My pant size has gone from a 36" waist to a 30" waist. In addition to MFP, I've used FitBit, The Sufferfest, and Strava (lots of time on a road bike).
In fact, the training improved me to the point that I can be a bike racer now--something I've dreamed about since college, but had put in the "probably not" category. My finishes are middle-of-the-pack, but that's credible, right?
Same shirt. Left: July, 2013 Right: July 2014
Same shirt, about a year apart. Thanks, @myfitnesspal, @fitbit, and @thesufferfest. #iwkmattkyt
After a mid-August, 2014 cyclocross race.
Second CXTT
In fact, the training improved me to the point that I can be a bike racer now--something I've dreamed about since college, but had put in the "probably not" category. My finishes are middle-of-the-pack, but that's credible, right?
Same shirt. Left: July, 2013 Right: July 2014
Same shirt, about a year apart. Thanks, @myfitnesspal, @fitbit, and @thesufferfest. #iwkmattkytAfter a mid-August, 2014 cyclocross race.
Second CXTT 0
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Wow truly amazing! And the fact you didn't give up on your dream to be a bike racer is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing and good luck!
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Awesome weight loss! You look great! :flowerforyou:
Congratulations!0 -
Congrats on the weight loss and becoming a bike racer!0
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ISLAGIATT
Nice one
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Nice job, and great jersey! Don't let The Sufferfest see you smiling, though!0
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Way to go! Very inspiring!0
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A finish in the middle of the pack is way better than where you were finishing a year ago. Be proud! Your biggest competition is with yourself.
Congratulations, though! Cycling is a great sport and an awesome way to lose weight and keep fit!0 -
Who is winning you or the bike?0
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Your story is quite inspiring
Mine is similar but I am yet to achieve my goal.
I am much closer to 50 than you are and i weighed 102 kg in the beginging of August 2014. I started MFP around that time and have been logging everything religiously since then. Like you, I too used to love road cycling and so started it again along with using MFP.
The first time I went out I had to stop twice for a 12 km route to have a drink.
Currently i weigh about 91 kg - so about 11 kg less and I already feel like a different man. And, I am cycling on an average of 100 - 120 miles a week. Did a 30 miles stint last weekend without having to stop even once and averaged a speed of 15 miles/hr.
However, my target weight is 78 kg which is a far way off. Reading stories like yours give me the inspiration to try even harder
Best of luck, buddy0 -
Amazing progress! Congrats on your many successes!! 0
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Amazing and very inspirational! congratulations!0
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Nice job!! A finish is a finish! Congratulations on your journey!0
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Awesome progress! :drinker:0
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Wow, you look fantastic!! Congrats on all your achievements.
If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?
I hope you keep racing bikes, especially if it's something you love. It's never too late to chase your dreams! :drinker:0 -
Congrats Congrats. I also enjoy using my bike to assist in weight loss as well as improving my fitness level. A finish in the middle of the pack is a great accomplishment. Always remember, if you are out doing something you are lapping everyone sitting on the couch.0
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You get down with your bad self, dude! 0
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Nice work!
There's a load of like-minded cyclists on here...
Bicycling - Road & Mountain Bike: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/361-bicycling-road-and-mountain
Century Plus Cycling: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3781-century-plus-cycling
MFP Strava Cycling Club: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/50057-mfp-strava-cycling-club
Cyclocross - Riding and Racing: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/59655-cyclocross-riding-and-racing
... to name but a few :happy:0 -
Don't let The Sufferfest see you smiling, though!
True--they won't think you're working hard enough.0 -
If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?
I'm 43.0 -
And, I am cycling on an average of 100 - 120 miles a week. Did a 30 miles stint last weekend without having to stop even once and averaged a speed of 15 miles/hr.
However, my target weight is 78 kg which is a far way off. Reading stories like yours give me the inspiration to try even harder
Best of luck, buddy
Probably averaging that spring-now, with a century this past weekend.
Keep at it--you'll be able to build miles. Greg Lemond once said "it doesn't get easier; you just get faster."0 -
Great job! Congratulations!!0
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Wow...good for you! You look great!0
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Nice work!
There's a load of like-minded cyclists on here...
Cyclocross - Riding and Racing: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/59655-cyclocross-riding-and-racing
... to name but a few :happy:
ESPECIALLY this one.
:bigsmile:
Nice job.0 -
That's a rather self-satisfied smile you have, sir. And you should! Middle of the pack is very respectable, it will only push you to improve.
You are in bike races? Dang. A century ride is one of my future goals. Nowhere near that point yet.0 -
Great job!!!0
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Awesome! Very inspiring!0
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Great job! You look fantastic!0
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