The Most Unexpected Benefit of Losing 80 Pounds
When I started cycling seriously years ago, I was well over 270 pounds. I’ve talked before about how riding helped me lose weight and change my health. But here’s one thing I never expected when I dropped down to 188 pounds: it looked like my penis got longer.
Now before you roll your eyes — this isn’t some wild exaggeration or miracle. It turns out, there’s a real and very practical reason why this happens to a lot of guys when they lose a significant amount of weight.
Why It Happens
Most men carry some fat in their lower belly and pubic area — whether we like to admit it or not. When you gain weight, some of that fat builds up around the base of the penis. It doesn’t make anything smaller, but it does bury part of the shaft in soft tissue.
Lose the weight, and suddenly that buried part is visible again. No enhancement required — just fewer inches of fat in the way.
Doctors even have a name for this: “buried penis syndrome.” And they note that every 30–50 pounds of fat loss can make up to an inch of length reappear.
What I Noticed Personally
I didn’t expect it, and I didn’t lose the weight for any reason like that. But when the belly shrank, let’s just say things looked a little different in the mirror — and not just my face.
It was a strange but honest surprise. I had spent years uncomfortable in my body. Cycling helped change that. And this was one of those quirky side effects I never read about in a fitness article.
Why It Matters
For me, this wasn’t about vanity. It was just one more reminder that your body changes as you lose weight — and not always in the ways you expect. More confidence, less chafing on the bike seat, and yeah, even this.
If you’re on your own weight-loss or cycling journey, don’t be surprised if your body surprises you right back.
— Bruce | The Old Guy Bicycle Blog
📉 I track my progress with the RENPHO Smart Scale. This was the total game changer that I needed. I bought this scale while I was at a weight plateau that I just could not bust through. This scale started giving me the information that motivated me to break through that plateau and lose an additional 17 pounds to get down to my lowest riding weight in years. Check it out. It is not much to pay for something that really helps.
📺 I have found that taking in a great deal of proteins within 30 minutes of my rides really helps with curbing my appetite afterward plus it really does a lot for recovery. I used to drink chocolate milk because it was the "choice of world-class athletes," but that has changed since then. I now drink Premier Protein Shakes because it gives me the needed protein without the added sugars. In fact, I can drink one protein shake and get 30 grams of protein with only 1 gram of sugar. You also get 24 vitamins and minerals. The link here is to a page with the many different flavor choices. My favorite is chocolate.
Ride smart, track results — and let the bike do more than just spin wheels.
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