Is weightloss possible from riding alone?

[Crankin]

I think you can lose *some* weight with just cycling, but realistically, food plays a huge part in weight loss/gain. It's not just the quantity, it's the quality of the food you eat, too.
I would say I love to eat, too and a big part of my social life revolves around going out to eat. And I like to cook. But, to most people, my diet is spartan. No junk food. Ever. No fast food. I eat dessert for special dinners, birthdays, fancier restaurants, etc. I always eat breakfast and 2 healthy snacks a day. Dinners a lot of nights are gourmet sandwiches, many from Cooking Light magazine recipes.
I do at a piece of dark chocolate almost every night and I do love my coffee and a glass of wine. But I drink it black. So, I guess what I am saying is that if you cut back just a little, you'll probably see a big improvement in the weight loss. I am almost 55 and I weight the same as I did in high school.

[BeeLady]

Just a thought...when I started cycling three years ago, I piled up on all the hydration drinks and powders, goo gels, etc. I finally realized how packed with calories these things are and now only take goo or hydration drinks if I am road riding for several hours at a time (like a group ride or something.)

If I'll be pedaling less than an hour, its water only for me now. Unless it gets 95 or above, I might add some powder to my water, but not the "recommended amount."

I also use www.fitday.com to see how many calories I actually burn during a ride.

However, my appetite does increase as my hours in the saddle increase. Since I'm OK with where my weight is, I'm watching it but not really getting into a battle with myself over it. One good thing about the heat, it does tend to suppress my appetite (til I cool off!)

[frnz]

I am almost 55 and I weight the same as I did in high school.

Props.