Tired of calorie counting, food tracking, and all the complicated rules that make weight loss feel like a second job? In this episode of the Biking Wellness Podcast, I’m breaking down why meal planning (not dieting!) is the key to losing weight while biking—and actually enjoying the process.

When I lost 50 pounds riding my bike, I didn’t count a single calorie or track a single macro. Instead, I made a simple, doable food plan each day of foods I actually like.

What we discuss in this episode:

• Why calorie counting is exhausting—and teaches you to ignore your hunger
• How a simple daily plan removes the guesswork
• The key to avoiding emotional eating and late-night pantry raids
• How planning helps you learn what works (and what doesn’t)
• Why a quick plan helps you let go of all or nothing thinking

Whether you're just getting back on the bike or looking for a sustainable way to feel better in your body, this episode will show you how to make food work for you—not against you.

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