My Realistic Peloton Weight Loss Journey (How I Lost 50+ Pounds)

If you’ve ever looked at your Peloton collecting dust or felt like you’ll never make healthy eating stick, I get it. My Peloton weight loss journey started after having my son, when I felt exhausted and uncomfortable in my own body. I cried many nights in my closet when nothing fit and I didn't recognize the woman in the mirror. I wanted change—but it had to fit into real mom life, not a picture-perfect routine.

Over time, I found what worked for me. I’ve now lost over 50 pounds by riding my Peloton and making simple changes to how I eat. Nothing extreme, nothing complicated—just consistent steps that added up to a 1-year journey. And today, I want to share exactly what helped me so that you can take what works and start your own journey.

1. Start Small but Stay Consistent

When I first got on the bike, I wasn’t doing 45-minute advanced rides. I started with what I could realistically stick to. Some days that meant 10 or 20 minutes. The important part? I showed up consistently every single day, even when it wasn’t perfect. Those 20-minute rides turned into 30 minutes, which turned into 45 minutes. I continued to challenge myself and stick with it.

2. Treat It Like a Non-Negotiable Appointment

I stopped asking myself “Do I feel like riding today?” and started treating my Peloton like an appointment on my calendar. I'm solo parenting, so I always worked out when my son was sleeping until he got older. Riding the bike was just like work; it became something I did without debating it.

3. Track Progress Beyond the Scale

The scale moved slowly at times, and that used to discourage me. But when I started tracking how often I worked out (I became obsessed with streaks), how much water I drank, and even how my clothes fit, I realized I was making progress in more ways than just pounds lost.

4. Focus on Protein and Simple Meals

I didn’t do keto, count macros, calories, or cut out entire food groups. I focused on eating more protein (chicken, turkey, seafood), adding in veggies, and keeping carbs simple and minimal. The less complicated my meals were, the easier it was to stay consistent. I meal prepped every opportunity I had, so I didn't have to think about what to eat. I just opened the refrigerator and grabbed a meal.

5. Don’t Cut Out Foods You Love

Here’s the truth: I still eat dessert. The difference now is portion and frequency. If I wanted something sweet, I let myself enjoy it without guilt. Restriction always backfired for me, but balance worked.

6. Drink More Water Than You Think You Need

Hydration sounds basic, but it changed everything. Half the time I thought I was hungry, I was actually just thirsty. I sweat so much during a workout. Keeping a water bottle near me (especially during rides) helped with energy and cravings.

7. Find Joy in Movement

I didn’t ride with every instructor or every type of class. I found the instructors whose music, energy, and encouragement (hey, Alex + Club Bangers) made me want to show up. There are days I cried on the bike just from the emotion of it all, but at the end of the day, it fueled me. Fitness doesn’t have to feel like punishment—if you enjoy it, you’ll keep doing it. Just find something you love to do.

8. Give Yourself Grace and Keep Going

Some weeks, I crushed every ride and ate clean. Other weeks… not so much. The biggest difference this time was learning to keep going. One “off day” or “bad weekend” didn’t ruin my progress - In the past, I would completely give up, and the cycle would repeat itself. Consistency over time is what made the change.

What My Peloton Weight Loss Journey Taught Me

If you take anything away from my journey, it’s this: you don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a plan you can actually stick to. Show up consistently, fuel your body with simple foods, and give yourself grace along the way.

If I can lose 50+ pounds while balancing a full-time job, motherhood, solo parenting, and everything else life throws my way—you can too.

XO-