have been using Peloton in some way, shape or form since 2020. As soon as everything was locked down for covid, I got a treadmill and started using the Peloton app for my runs. From there, I got a cheap cycling bike and used the app for cycling as well. Because I loved my Peloton workouts so much, I upgraded to now owning the Peloton Tread and Peloton Bike. My weight loss journey since my fourth child is all because of Peloton, and I’ve continued to stay in shape after all my babies because I’m literally obsessed with Peloton. I highly recommend the Peloton app at a minimum to anyone trying to lose weight because it literally has everything, and it is a fun way to exercise and keep a healthy lifestyle! You don’t need to own any Peloton equipment to lose weight and hit your fitness goals with the Peloton app because they offer so many home workouts like strength classes with just dumbells, Pilates classes where all you need is a mat, cardio classes and more. You can use the treadmill and bike workouts on equipment other than Peloton, and I have done it lots of times! If you have a gym membership, you can still use your Peloton app, and they have gym programs you can do that will take you through the machines and reps. Weight loss can feel like a daunting journey, but I’m here to share how Peloton classes became my game-changer. When I started, I wasn’t sure how much weight I could lose or if I’d even stick to it. But here I am, months later, not just lighter but stronger, healthier, and happier. Let’s talk about how Peloton can transform your life too.

My First Steps with Peloton

When I first set up my Peloton bike, I had no idea it would become my go-to tool for weight loss and fitness. Like many, I’d heard about its engaging classes, motivating instructors, and the vibrant community. What I didn’t expect was how it would make exercise feel fun and sustainable. The best way to use Peloton at first is to explore all the fintess instructors, so you can see who you like and get the best workout with.  I found that later on, my exercise routines revolved around the instructors and classes that I loved, and I got better results sticking to the instructors that motivated me. 

• Starting Small: My fitness journey began with short, beginner rides and tread basics. Peloton’s structure made it easy to find classes tailored to my fitness level.
• Setting Goals: My weight loss goals were simple—get moving and create a calorie deficit. Peloton’s metrics helped me track progress, from calories burned to miles ridden.
• Building Momentum: Consistency became my mantra. Even on long days, a quick ride or HIIT workout with my favorite instructor kept me on track.

How I Lost Weight With Peloton: 

As a mom of 4, I have been gaining and losing weight for over 10 years. My oldest is 11 now, and I finally was able to lose that last 5-10lbs of baby weight from my 4th with my Peloton bike, and a very specific nutrition plan. As a certified nutrition expert, I knew exactly what I needed to do, but being over 35 this time, my body didn’t respond to my normal eating clean methods. I had to make some tweaks and changes to really get those last few pounds to fall off. I have alwasy been someone that if I just cut out cheese, sugar, bread, crackers and processed foods in general, while focusing on nutrient-dense foods, I would drop pounds. This last time around, I had to dial in my nutrition and give myself the same advice I would give any client – count your macros! 

A lot of people shy away from counting macros because it can seem like there is a ton of work involved, but really the first week or so is the hardest because you do have to get used to weighing and measuring your foods. But, what happens as you go is really transformative! You start learning what a real protein serving looks like, or how many blueberries to eat for a serving. You see how small servings really are, and it trains you to be aware of everything you put in your mouth! If I am left to my own devices, I will absolutely eat all carbs and fat. I literally could live off of crackers and cheese all day, and even when I make wraps on my own, I end up loading up on the wrap, veggies and cheese, with only a little protein. I can’t tell you how important the investment is to counting macros. You can guess on your calorie count and macros, or grab my custom macro plan and nutrition guide. Either way, this is what is really going to get you results, ESPECIALLY if you are using the Peloton for your workouts.

I also put together my exact Peloton workout plan, so you can follow what I did to lose weight. These are the workouts and system I followed to lose weight fast, using a combination of longer cardio rides, with bootcamps and strengths. I spent no less than 45 minutes working out, so it is a little more of a commitment, but you can split it up in your day. I had to do that sometimes to fit it all in, but adding that extra time doing cardio or strength really makes a big difference in building muscle and burning fat. 

If you want the exact diet plan, that I followed to lose weight with Peloton, you can grab it here. It is the custom macro count with nutrition guide

Why Peloton Works for Weight Loss

Peloton’s unique combination of accessibility, variety, and community made it a cornerstone of my fitness routine. Here’s what stood out:

1. A Variety of Classes: From spin classes to strength training and even yoga, Peloton’s library kept me motivated. I mixed cardio rides, HIIT classes, and total-body strength workouts to keep things interesting.
2. Top-Notch Instructors: Peloton instructors like Robin Arzón and Alex Toussaint kept me motivated with their energy and encouragement. Their playlists? Absolute fire.
3. Community Vibes: Shoutouts during live classes and the supportive Peloton Facebook group reminded me I wasn’t alone in my fitness journey.
4. Accessibility: Whether I was using the Peloton app or taking live classes, the flexibility to work out at home—on my schedule—was a game-changer.

How I Balanced Exercise and Nutrition

While Peloton became my fitness cornerstone, I knew weight loss required a holistic approach. That’s where counting macros and meal planning came in:

• Counting Macros: I tracked my protein, carbs, and fats to fuel my workouts and create a calorie deficit.
• Post-Workout Meals: After a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) ride, I refueled with lean proteins and healthy carbs to support recovery.
• Planning Ahead: Meal prepping ensured I stayed on track even on busy days.

It’s no surprise if you’ve read any of my other blog posts that I love Peloton. I started with the Bike, then moved to the Treadmill, and I love them both. The treadmill is slowly taking over because I’ve always been a runner, and I got into the bike because I wanted something that took up less space, and was quiet to do in the early mornings before my kids wake up! Fast-forward a couple years, and I have more kids out of my bed, and they sleep through the Peloton treadmill in the morning like it’s white noise! 

I first started with Peloton using a more affordable stationary bike option. I wrote all about that here, and I show you which bike I used, as well as suggest other bikes you can use to get yourself going with the app, without having to buy the actual Peloton Bike. 

My first 30 days of using the Peloton app and bike was amazing, and I slowly got used to riding and getting into the habit of using a spin bike regularly. Months later, I knew I needed to upgrade to the real things. I had built the habit, but I didn’t have the metrics to see if I was getting stronger or faster, or to really even know if I was working as hard as the instructor wanted me too. With my spin bike, I was guessing on resistance and speed, so I felt like I could get myself in better shape if I were actually following the workouts as called for, and I knew I had already created a serious habit, and I loved riding the bike. The app membership is more affordable than a gym membership, at I think it’s 16.99 a month now, and the membership fee when you upgrade to the Bike is a little more at $59 per month, but it is still more affordable than many gym memberships with live classes like Peloton’s! 

My month with the actual Peloton Bike were amazing. My first ride on my new Peloton bike was so exciting, I didn’t even feel like I was working out. You can sync your Peloton with your apple watch too, so not only the standard bike metrics, you also can get your heart rate metrics while you ride! This really helps you see if you are getting in better cardio shape as well. I was able to really see where I was at fitness wise, and I found myself gaining a lot more with the metrics like resistance, cadence and total output. I could see myself getting stronger in the Tabata workouts, where I would push for a specific output for 20 seconds. Each Tabata class I took I tried to beat my output, and I loved challenging myself. 

With my new Bike, I also got serious about my nutrition, and I added in more strength training because I got the screen that swiveled around, so I could switch to a strength workout right after or before a ride! I am going to go over how Peloton helped me with my weight loss journey after my fourth baby, my favorite instructors, and basically how Peloton transformed my body in 30 days. 

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Here’s How The Peloton Changed My Body in the First 30 Days:

I became stronger and faster: 

With the new output numbers to give me personal bests on rides, I was hooked on getting stronger and faster. The total output on a Peloton ride combines your cadence and resistance, to give you an ouptut number that basically tells you how much power you exerted during your ride. I really liked this because on the days I was close to my personal best, I pushed so hard to beat it. There are certain rides that are better for hitting a high output. I typically got my higest output from the HIIT and Hills rides by Robin or Ally Love. Seeing the numbers in real time, and chasing your personal record in real time pushes you more than you would think. I found myself pushing harder to beat my own numbers, rather than people on the leaderboard, but if you have friends to compete with, or like that part of competition as well, you will LOVE the leaderboard. The more I competed with myself, the more addicted I became. I rode every day in the first 30 days. Maybe I skipped 1-3 days, but I don’t remember missing any days. Even if I didn’t ride until 9pm at night, I still did it. I’ve never been that dedicated to a workout program, and it is the dedication and commitment I think that made the most impace on my weight loss and fitness journey. I had already lost almost all of the baby weight after my 4th baby, but there was still a lingering 5lbs that I couldn’t shake off until I started my first 30 days with the Peloton Bike. 

FREE! The Peloton Weekly Workout Plan That Got Me Results

I ate more protein: 

As I was increasing my output numbers and riding more, I actually WANTED to eat more protein. I am not a protein eater naturally. I prefer to live off of carbs. I love fruit, so that often takes priority for me, and then I tend to eat left-overs from my kids’ chicken nuggets or pizza, and I don’t prioritize protein. I knew this wasnt’ going to help me, so I focused on counting macros and eating enough protein. 

​I was much more motivated to eat healthier, knowing it would show up in my rides. The leaner and stronger I felt, the faster and harder I could ride. When I was able to see those immediate gains, rather than losing pounds, I didn’t care what happened with m weight. I cared about how I felt during my workouts. That transformed my fitness journey. I didn’t eat crap because I didn’t want to feel like crap when I rode. 

Fat-Burning Post Peloton Ride Protien Shakes

I leaned out: 

A natural result from riding more and eating leaner, is I finally leaned out. I finally started seeing my abs again and feeling lighter. This was the little bit of push and motivation I needed to lose thse last few pounds that felt like they were stuck forever. 

When you focus on your macros, you are forced to pioritize protein, which helps you reduce the amount of carbs and fat. When your diet has a lot of carbs and fats, your body has a lot of fuel to use, which means it doesn’t need to use stroed fat as fuel. By switching your total calories to the right ratios of protein, carbs and fats, you are forcing your body to burn stored fat as fuel, but still supporting muscle growth and lean mass. The right ratios for your age, body type and activity level are really important. I offer custom macro counts, and a macro plan that I put together that gives you everything I did. By following a macro plan with the right ratios for you, you will be able to get results much faster than if you don’t! 

I became more consistent: 

​Getting addicted to beating my personal records helped me stay consistent, foucsed and motivated. The Peloton Bike was more fun, so I naturally wanted to ride more! Also, as I got better with my cardio, there were more positive endorphins that are easy to get addicted too. On the days I missed my morning rides, I mentally could feel it. On the mornings I got my ride in first, I felt motivated and energized. If I wasn’t able too, and I had to wait until later, I noticed that I was less-focused through the day and not nearly as productive. Consistency is seriuosly the key to any weight loss goals you have. There will be so many days where you feel like you are doing the same thing over and over again, but not seeing results. The results do come, and they can really surprise you if you stay consistent for weeks. Don’t expect results in 5 days. By staying focused and building a habit, your results will come, and your life will change because your habits and values will change. You will start valuing the workout itself, rather than just losing a few pounds. A good workout becomes everything you look forward too, and before you know it you are doing longer rides, strength classes and skipping your rest day because you just want to keep going! 

I created my exact Peloton workout program for you: 

This is the Peloton workout program I did to lose the last bit of weight I wanted to get rid of. I worked really hard, and I made time for longer workouts. I used about 5lb weights, sometimes 10 lb weights with my strength workouts, and found HIIT classes, spin classes, core classes and strength classes that worked perfectly together for weight loss. This worked for me, and I recommend grabbing it for yourself! You don’t have to do any thinking, and all the classes are mapped out whether you have the original peloton bike, the new Bike + or the app with a bike alternative. This Peloton Guide will get you going, motivate you, and you will have so much fun because all of the classes I have on there are upbeat, challenging, and a great way to sweat! No matter what music genre you like, Peloton has it, but most of the music I have on this workout plan is pop and hip hop because of the rythm for riding. 

Grab my plan here to get started today!! 

My Favorite Peloton Workouts for Fat Loss

Peloton’s vast library of classes helped me find workouts I genuinely loved. Here are a few that made the biggest impact:

• HIIT and Hills with Alex Toussaint: These rides pushed me out of my comfort zone and torched calories.
• Power Zone Training with Matt Wilpers: A great way to build endurance while staying in a fat-burning zone.
• Strength Training with Jess Sims: Adding free weights helped me build muscle and boost my metabolic rate.

Staying Motivated with Progress Tracking

Progress photos, tracking metrics like heart rate and calories burned, and celebrating small wins kept me motivated. Peloton’s interface made it easy to see how far I’d come.

• First Time Milestones: Completing my first 30-minute ride felt like a victory.
• Positive Effects: Beyond weight loss, I noticed improvements in my mental health and energy levels.
• Long Run Goals: I started focusing less on the scale and more on overall health and fitness.

Tips for Anyone Starting Their Peloton Journey

If you’re thinking about starting your own journey, here’s what worked for me:

1. Start Where You Are: Begin with tread basics or bike starter classes. Build from there.
2. Consistency Over Perfection: Even short rides or quick strength sessions add up over time.
3. Explore Classes: Find what you love—whether it’s power zone training, spin classes, or yoga.
4. Join the Community: Engage with fellow Peloton users for encouragement and accountability.
5. Celebrate Small Wins: Progress photos and milestones keep the momentum going.

More About Peloton Features and Offers

Peloton provides access to a comprehensive fitness ecosystem, including the Peloton Guide and the Peloton app, which offers a free month trial for new users. The platform’s entire package includes options like the refurbished bike, tread basics, and strength training, making it ideal for applicable members in the United States and Puerto Rico, even in remote areas.

Eligible purchases, such as new Peloton equipment or accessories, sometimes come with limited-time offers and unique promo codes. Keep an eye on the expiration of this promotion and the discount values for significant savings on the cost of the applicable hardware or accessories. Note that additional delivery fees and applicable sales tax may apply.

Final Thoughts

Losing weight with Peloton isn’t just about shedding pounds; it’s about embracing a healthier lifestyle. The journey isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. If I can do it, so can you. Remember, every ride, step, and rep brings you closer to your goals.

Are you ready to start your Peloton weight loss journey? Let’s clip in and ride towards a healthier, happier you!