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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
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Years ago I was like you, I weighed 250, stated riding a lot, about 4000 mile per year, got down to 210 lbs. Got married, wife doesn't ride, went out to dinner more, got kid and rode a lot less. I now have a goal of riding one week long bike tour per year. I ride a lot more to stay in shape for my one week of riding. Having this goal means that I need to stay in riding shape or really suffer while touring. I set smaller goals like, 1) I don't walk my bike, 2) ride at least 20 miles when training, 3) pass the rider ahead of me. Set some small goals for yourself.
I also like to do a spin class a the fitness center. I need someone pushing me to go harder.
I agree that losing weight is a lifestyle change. Learn to eat like a 180 lb person. My daughter is 115 lbs but when we go out for sushi she only eats some edaname beans and one sushi roll, if I ate like that I would weigh 115 lbs. Now I need to learn to the eat the whole Tombstone pizza in one evening. Things like that are not good for me.