Originally Posted by
Dave Cutter
I can relate to all that.
I struggle with my weight... the diet and exercise is with me forever. I jog a little and walk a lot. I do some weight training and calisthenics. I am a solid 2000 mile a year cyclist and I keep good records. But I don't really consider bicycling as exercise anymore than I think of coffee as a diet drink. I drink coffee for the buzz.... and I bicycle for the thrill and joy of it.
That's sort of what is attracting me to cycling. I think I can do both. I think I can have a relaxing great day outside on the bike; enjoying the day and being active. And I think I can also do a 30 minute interval workout on a bike and have some real gains. Either way, the kind of nerd I am really really wants my rides recorded. And so I'm definitely an easy sell for a bike computer.
It's no different than me doing a 30 minute HIIT workout on a treadmill (two sets separated by a 4 minute power walk in the middle); then running a couple of miles another day, and maybe another day doing a morning run for fitness but in the evening going for a long walk or a hike to enjoy myself but not necessarily hoping to get a workout. But I do try to do more things that keep me active; and less things that keep me in front of the TV. I actually lost the first 80 pounds or so just eating right; and I don't think I'd have any difficulty maintaining my 1-2lbs/week weight loss. But I've realized I want more than just to not be overweight; I also want to be fit and have energy and not get winded doing pretty basic things. I'm really looking forward to putting some serious miles on two wheels! (Well; with pedals. I put 10~15k/yr on my Motorcycle)