Intro

You know how the story goes...you always struggle with food, but then you grow up, get a job, get stressed, get lazy and one day you find yourself as a 310lbs (140kgs) sad, unhealthy human being.


Maxing out at 310lbs in 2008 and at 175lbs since 2013
 

 

That was me in 2008, and now, at this exact moment, I weight 175lbs and just came back from a bike ride! It has been a long journey, but during this time I have not dieted, or deprived myself of my favorite foods, or forced myself to do any crazy exercise regimen I did not want to do. All I did was ride my bike FOR FUN and learned what, when and how much to eat!

 

Well, it is a bit trickier than that! I don't exactly eat a cheeseburger or ice cream everyday (but I still do eat them!) and I do ride my bike a lot (over 6300 km this year).  But it all started with a stationary bike and 20 minutes of easy pedaling in front of the television. "Baby steps!"

 

Over the last 6 years, I have had the most fun, have met some of the greatest people, and have been less stressed than any other time in my life! I have also learned more than I could ever imagine about what my body is capable of, its relationship with food, and about cycling and its crazy culture.

 

That's when I decided to start this blog to share some of this knowledge - NOT out of the kindness of my heart! I do have my selfish reasons! I am convinced that the world would be a better place for me to live in with more cyclists! People would be healthier and happier, there would be less traffic, there would be more coffee shops, and better IPA!

 

So, if I can get only ONE person to go out and ride their bike ONE time, I will consider this blog a success! (how about that for setting high expectations!)