Weight Loss: Post Your Before and After Pics Here!
02-25-08 | 03:01 PM
#351
Ride it like you stole it
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Union County, NC
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale EVO Ultegra Di2, Pedal Force Aeroblade, Rue Tandem
About 4 years ago, only 320 then. Ballooned to 350 pounds over the following year:
Last year on the BF Blue Ridge Parkway Ride (about 210 pounds).
Last year on the BF Blue Ridge Parkway Ride (about 210 pounds).
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02-25-08 | 04:05 PM
#353
Destroyer of Wheels
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,531
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From: Creating some FA-Qs
Bikes: Surly LHT, Dahon folding bike. RIP Nishiki Sport, Downtube IXNS, 1950's MMB3 Russian Folding Bike, MTB
WOW! That's awesome!
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02-25-08 | 11:01 PM
#357
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Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16,049
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From: South Florida
Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike
Uff da! You don't even look like the same guy!
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
02-26-08 | 07:02 AM
#359
Destroyer of Wheels
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,531
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From: Creating some FA-Qs
Bikes: Surly LHT, Dahon folding bike. RIP Nishiki Sport, Downtube IXNS, 1950's MMB3 Russian Folding Bike, MTB
Damn that's amazing!
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02-26-08 | 10:07 AM
#361
Ride it like you stole it
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,996
Likes: 21
From: Union County, NC
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale EVO Ultegra Di2, Pedal Force Aeroblade, Rue Tandem
When my doctors told me that weight loss would "cure" other symptoms I had I said impossible. Just got my two year blood work back.
Pre weight loss Cholesterol total >400
Today 116 HDL 47 LDL 52
Pre weight loss BP average 135/100
This years average 123/72
Pre weight loss blood sugar average >150
This years average >100
I also had obstructive sleep apnea, and use a CPAP. It started out at 14 and now is down to 6. My doc says I don't really need it anymore but it does make my wife sleep better since it eliminates all snoring. I just don't need to take it with me traveling any more.
Pre weight loss Cholesterol total >400
Today 116 HDL 47 LDL 52
Pre weight loss BP average 135/100
This years average 123/72
Pre weight loss blood sugar average >150
This years average >100
I also had obstructive sleep apnea, and use a CPAP. It started out at 14 and now is down to 6. My doc says I don't really need it anymore but it does make my wife sleep better since it eliminates all snoring. I just don't need to take it with me traveling any more.
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02-26-08 | 10:42 AM
#363
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 820
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From: Dodge Center, MN
Bikes: Trek Pilot 1.0
When my doctors told me that weight loss would "cure" other symptoms I had I said impossible. Just got my two year blood work back.
Pre weight loss Cholesterol total >400
Today 116 HDL 47 LDL 52
Pre weight loss BP average 135/100
This years average 123/72
Pre weight loss blood sugar average >150
This years average >100
I also had obstructive sleep apnea, and use a CPAP. It started out at 14 and now is down to 6. My doc says I don't really need it anymore but it does make my wife sleep better since it eliminates all snoring. I just don't need to take it with me traveling any more.
Pre weight loss Cholesterol total >400
Today 116 HDL 47 LDL 52
Pre weight loss BP average 135/100
This years average 123/72
Pre weight loss blood sugar average >150
This years average >100
I also had obstructive sleep apnea, and use a CPAP. It started out at 14 and now is down to 6. My doc says I don't really need it anymore but it does make my wife sleep better since it eliminates all snoring. I just don't need to take it with me traveling any more.
BTW how do I get my quads to look like yours? I'm jealous, do you lift weights or is that just from riding?
02-26-08 | 12:55 PM
#364
Ride it like you stole it
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,996
Likes: 21
From: Union County, NC
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale EVO Ultegra Di2, Pedal Force Aeroblade, Rue Tandem
I think its a combination of riding and genetics, mostly riding.
I don't do any other sports.
I don't do any other sports.
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02-26-08 | 01:34 PM
#365
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee, WI
Bikes: Jamis crosscountry single speed with slicks; Schwin Traveller fixed gear conversion
You guys are awesome. I wish more people could see this thread (not just BF people). We would have so many more cyclists out there!
02-26-08 | 10:45 PM
#367
Squirrel
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,940
Likes: 2
From: Winfield, KS
Bikes: Borthwick Touring bike, 83 Schwinn Peloton, 94 Scott Cheyenne, ?? Bianchi Torino
02-27-08 | 03:25 PM
#368
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Helena, MT
Bikes: Specialized FSRxc Pro, Softride Norwester
Well, I've got a "before". This is me with my new bike (bought that day!), 5'11" and 230 lbs. last September.
Flattering, no?
Currently, I'm sitting at 219 after a long layoff over the winter. Aiming for 180 or less by Christmas.
Flattering, no?
Currently, I'm sitting at 219 after a long layoff over the winter. Aiming for 180 or less by Christmas.
03-13-08 | 01:32 PM
#370
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 98
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From: Steamboat Springs, CO
Bikes: 2007 Bianchi Via Nirone
The first is me last summer, mid-july, in the 275-280lbs range.
The second is me today, right at 240lbs.
I started counting calories last Thanksgiving and limiting my intake to 1500/day maximum. At the time I wasn't exercising at all. I've leveled out and spent about a month at 240 (been slacking off in eating habits, not trying as hard) but with the spring like weather I've been getting back on the bike some and working on getting the food intake back on track. Goal is to be 200 or less by August.
The second is me today, right at 240lbs.
I started counting calories last Thanksgiving and limiting my intake to 1500/day maximum. At the time I wasn't exercising at all. I've leveled out and spent about a month at 240 (been slacking off in eating habits, not trying as hard) but with the spring like weather I've been getting back on the bike some and working on getting the food intake back on track. Goal is to be 200 or less by August.
03-14-08 | 07:23 AM
#371
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 358
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From: Sheepshead Bay
Bikes: 2008 Trek 520
As of today, I lost another 30 or so pounds and am right 277 pounds. The pics above (see page 5 of this post) show me in my size 54 pants. Now the size 48 pants I bought last month are loose and I have to go shopping again.
So much for the new suit I bought last month, now I need another! I wish people would stop dying and getting married (similar to dying) because I can't afford a new wardrobe every month.
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03-14-08 | 07:43 AM
#372
Thread Starter
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16,049
Likes: 29
From: South Florida
Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike
Good job! Look at it this way......every time you have to buy new pants, you're contributing to the economy....and you don't have to spend extra $$ at a big and tall shop anymore 
Just an update (because I am excited):
As of today, I lost another 30 or so pounds and am right 277 pounds. The pics above (see page 5 of this post) show me in my size 54 pants. Now the size 48 pants I bought last month are loose and I have to go shopping again.
So much for the new suit I bought last month, now I need another! I wish people would stop dying and getting married (similar ot dying) because I can't afford a new wardrobe every month.
As of today, I lost another 30 or so pounds and am right 277 pounds. The pics above (see page 5 of this post) show me in my size 54 pants. Now the size 48 pants I bought last month are loose and I have to go shopping again.
So much for the new suit I bought last month, now I need another! I wish people would stop dying and getting married (similar ot dying) because I can't afford a new wardrobe every month.
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
03-14-08 | 10:34 PM
#373
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Just an update (because I am excited):
As of today, I lost another 30 or so pounds and am right 277 pounds. The pics above (see page 5 of this post) show me in my size 54 pants. Now the size 48 pants I bought last month are loose and I have to go shopping again.
So much for the new suit I bought last month, now I need another! I wish people would stop dying and getting married (similar to dying) because I can't afford a new wardrobe every month.
As of today, I lost another 30 or so pounds and am right 277 pounds. The pics above (see page 5 of this post) show me in my size 54 pants. Now the size 48 pants I bought last month are loose and I have to go shopping again.
So much for the new suit I bought last month, now I need another! I wish people would stop dying and getting married (similar to dying) because I can't afford a new wardrobe every month.
Seriously, it's a good problem to have. And you can always get the suit altered, provided you haven't lost too many inches.
03-15-08 | 06:37 PM
#374
Chubby super biker
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,980
Likes: 1
From: Nebraska
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03-27-08 | 07:00 AM
#375
Thread Starter
Out fishing with Annie on his lap, a cigar in one hand and a ginger ale in the other, watching the sunset.
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 16,049
Likes: 29
From: South Florida
Bikes: Techna Wheelchair and a Sun EZ 3 Recumbent Trike
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. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant
. “He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.”- Fredrick Nietzsche
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant