US man reveals one habit that helped him lose 124 kg in 23 months
A man from the US state of Ohio has impressed the internet with his powerful story of transformation after revealing he lost a staggering 275 pounds (124 kg approx) in just 23 months, all thanks to cycling.Ryan Grewell, who weighed 487 pounds (220 kg approximately) at the beginning of 2023, shared his story in a now-viral Reddit post, titled 'Cycling changed my life forever.' At 34, he realised he was at a breaking point. 'Fix my health, or I would have an abbreviated life,' he wrote.advertisementHe started small, short walks, cutting out fried food, sweets, and alcohol. But the real shift came when someone suggested he try cycling, which was easier on his knees than walking.
The change was instant. 'By May, I had lost around 70 pounds, which was mad to me,' he said. 'But I was still close to 420 pounds and riding a cheap cruiser bike that wasn't made for my size. I went block to block at first, then a couple miles at a time. I felt like I was hit by a truck after those rides, but the weight kept falling.'Grewell didn't just stop at improving his fitness. He addressed the damage years of unhealthy habits had caused. He opened up about the pain, both physical and emotional, and the daily struggles he faced, especially with joint pain. Still, he kept going.advertisementNow weighing 212 pounds, Grewell is aware he still has work to do. 'I'm not 100% where I want to be yet,' he wrote. 'But biking is what brought me here. It's been faster than I imagined. I have loose skin around my belly and thighs, which'll be removed in November. I joke that it'll be great for my biking because it'll boost my watts per kilogram.'Take a look at Grewell's post here: Cycling changed my life foreverbyu/thisismyusername144 incyclingHe shared a series of transformation photos on Instagram, showing just how far he has come. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Grewell (@ryan_grewell)As he reflected on the support he received from the online cycling community, Grewell concluded his post with a simple, heartfelt message: 'Thank you all.'Must Watch
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