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Just another intro
Hi all,
Longtime lurker, first time poster.
I thought I would introduce myself tonight, since with a temp of 3 degrees and a -24 wind chill, I am too wimpy to venture out for a ride. I hope to become more active here, and hope that sharing my goals will make me more accountable to them.
I'm a 30-something Athena who started cycling in 2009. At that time, I went from about 290 lbs in Jan down to about 220 by August, but then got hit by a car and lost my momentum. Couldn't walk for 4 months, although I resumed riding in about 3.5.
In 2010 I started commuting and bought a 2nd bike, and hit 2000 mi for the year. In 2011 I bought appropriate winter gear and studs and learned to ride year-round, topping 3000 for the year. In 2012 I aimed for 5000, but life got in the way about March, and crisis followed crisis... So I ended up taking 9 months off. Oops.
My weight had stayed in the 230-240 range while I was riding regularly, but in 9 months of bikelessness creeped back to about 290. Funny how that works. I also just don't feel as good as I do when I have better fitness. More aches and pains, so winded.
I made a goal for 2013 to get back in the habit, and hit 5000 for sure. I've got some secondary goals, like to ride a century someday. I've done some rides up to about 70 mi, but those take me about 7 hrs, and I feel like I need to get a bit faster/better. My general goal is to get into riding first, then nutrition will follow. I am not good at sticking to diets that leave me starved, but I find when I exercise I crave better fuel than I do when sitting on the couch. Miles is the goal, weight loss is the hoped-for side effect.
I made a new years resolution, but January wasn't so good to me. I caught the flu, and was out of commission for over 2 weeks, and am still coughing. The days I felt good enough to ride, were bad weather. I have a trainer, but get so bored. There was only one day I attempted commuting, but my chain broke halfway there, and had to make the call of shame for a ride from my boss (first time ever). In total I rode about 100 miles in Jan, was planning on 300 at least for the month. February will be better. I just have to keep the motivation up. Even when its 3 degrees out.
Longtime lurker, first time poster.
I thought I would introduce myself tonight, since with a temp of 3 degrees and a -24 wind chill, I am too wimpy to venture out for a ride. I hope to become more active here, and hope that sharing my goals will make me more accountable to them.
I'm a 30-something Athena who started cycling in 2009. At that time, I went from about 290 lbs in Jan down to about 220 by August, but then got hit by a car and lost my momentum. Couldn't walk for 4 months, although I resumed riding in about 3.5.
In 2010 I started commuting and bought a 2nd bike, and hit 2000 mi for the year. In 2011 I bought appropriate winter gear and studs and learned to ride year-round, topping 3000 for the year. In 2012 I aimed for 5000, but life got in the way about March, and crisis followed crisis... So I ended up taking 9 months off. Oops.
My weight had stayed in the 230-240 range while I was riding regularly, but in 9 months of bikelessness creeped back to about 290. Funny how that works. I also just don't feel as good as I do when I have better fitness. More aches and pains, so winded.
I made a goal for 2013 to get back in the habit, and hit 5000 for sure. I've got some secondary goals, like to ride a century someday. I've done some rides up to about 70 mi, but those take me about 7 hrs, and I feel like I need to get a bit faster/better. My general goal is to get into riding first, then nutrition will follow. I am not good at sticking to diets that leave me starved, but I find when I exercise I crave better fuel than I do when sitting on the couch. Miles is the goal, weight loss is the hoped-for side effect.
I made a new years resolution, but January wasn't so good to me. I caught the flu, and was out of commission for over 2 weeks, and am still coughing. The days I felt good enough to ride, were bad weather. I have a trainer, but get so bored. There was only one day I attempted commuting, but my chain broke halfway there, and had to make the call of shame for a ride from my boss (first time ever). In total I rode about 100 miles in Jan, was planning on 300 at least for the month. February will be better. I just have to keep the motivation up. Even when its 3 degrees out.
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Welcome, slowpeddler!
You have accomplished some impressive commuting mileage in past years, I salute you! I started last year and topped 1000 miles, and I know what kind of commitment and effort that takes. Your past totals are awesome, and I hope you do more of the same.
I personally would rather do a commute than a recreational ride (I love the satisfaction factor) and a crappy weather outdoor ride than any indoor ride. I have found that midweight merino wool shirts and leggings and a good balaclava go a long way to making single digits °F workable for my 6 mile commute.
On the food end, if you can find fuel that is both satisfying and healthy, that could be a good start. I like homemade granola with oats and almonds. It is satisfying and heart-healthy, although not low-cal.
Welcome again! Sunshine and continual tailwinds to you....
You have accomplished some impressive commuting mileage in past years, I salute you! I started last year and topped 1000 miles, and I know what kind of commitment and effort that takes. Your past totals are awesome, and I hope you do more of the same.
I personally would rather do a commute than a recreational ride (I love the satisfaction factor) and a crappy weather outdoor ride than any indoor ride. I have found that midweight merino wool shirts and leggings and a good balaclava go a long way to making single digits °F workable for my 6 mile commute.
On the food end, if you can find fuel that is both satisfying and healthy, that could be a good start. I like homemade granola with oats and almonds. It is satisfying and heart-healthy, although not low-cal.
Welcome again! Sunshine and continual tailwinds to you....
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That does sound good. Thanks for the tip!
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https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...+refined+sugar
Here is my recipe. Not sure if the link will work, but I posted it here last year.
That's quite an impressive commute - good on ya for taking that on whenever you can!
Here is my recipe. Not sure if the link will work, but I posted it here last year.
That's quite an impressive commute - good on ya for taking that on whenever you can!
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My biking history is a lot like yours.
Goals and achievments in 2009, 2010 and 2011 now nada. zero, nothing.
My bike looks real cool siting there in the trainer, all ready to ride.
I've been 250 forever, (about 10 years) but my weight has gone up 1 lb per week for the last 3 weeks.
I can't ignore it.
Just had a lunch of Sushi. I think that is pretty good. Not a calorie counter so don't know for sure.
Now I'm going out for a walk with my girlfriend. Stop for coffee. no sugar, and no apple fritter to go with the coffee.
Keep us posted on your progress. I find success stories inspirational.
Goals and achievments in 2009, 2010 and 2011 now nada. zero, nothing.
My bike looks real cool siting there in the trainer, all ready to ride.
I've been 250 forever, (about 10 years) but my weight has gone up 1 lb per week for the last 3 weeks.
I can't ignore it.
Just had a lunch of Sushi. I think that is pretty good. Not a calorie counter so don't know for sure.
Now I'm going out for a walk with my girlfriend. Stop for coffee. no sugar, and no apple fritter to go with the coffee.
Keep us posted on your progress. I find success stories inspirational.
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Welcome Having been through all kinds of cycle cycles, you will be back stronger than you think quicker than the first time. What kind of diet did you follow to lose the weight the first time if I can be so bold?
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My biking history is a lot like yours.
Goals and achievments in 2009, 2010 and 2011 now nada. zero, nothing.
My bike looks real cool siting there in the trainer, all ready to ride.
I've been 250 forever, (about 10 years) but my weight has gone up 1 lb per week for the last 3 weeks.
I can't ignore it.
Just had a lunch of Sushi. I think that is pretty good. Not a calorie counter so don't know for sure.
Now I'm going out for a walk with my girlfriend. Stop for coffee. no sugar, and no apple fritter to go with the coffee.
Keep us posted on your progress. I find success stories inspirational.
Goals and achievments in 2009, 2010 and 2011 now nada. zero, nothing.
My bike looks real cool siting there in the trainer, all ready to ride.
I've been 250 forever, (about 10 years) but my weight has gone up 1 lb per week for the last 3 weeks.
I can't ignore it.
Just had a lunch of Sushi. I think that is pretty good. Not a calorie counter so don't know for sure.
Now I'm going out for a walk with my girlfriend. Stop for coffee. no sugar, and no apple fritter to go with the coffee.
Keep us posted on your progress. I find success stories inspirational.
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Welcome slowpedaller ya teaser.
You say you have two bikes and some good mileage and we don't even read what kind of bikes or see any frame what's up with that?
Show some frame girl.
You say you have two bikes and some good mileage and we don't even read what kind of bikes or see any frame what's up with that?
Show some frame girl.
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Gotta admire your weight loss efforts, its hard to stick to a reduced calorie plan.
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When I wanted a "real" bike, I tried a bike store near me, not knowing at all what I wanted, or much about bikes at all, and got insulted and laughed at, and told any decent bike would be crushed under my weight. I didn't understand half the lingo they threw at me, and when I asked questions, they just sighed and rolled their eyes and looked at each other. There was one that MIGHT work, they said. It cost 1800, I don't recall what it was. But they really seemed to think I was very stupid for thinking I could ride a bike. I decided to look online rather than suffer the same humiliation at another shop, and bought a cyclocross bike, the Motobecane Fantom CX. I LOVE this bike. I instantly felt like it was an extension of my body, and it can do anything. It handles and moves just how I want it to, all the time. It's got fenders and a rack because its my commuter.
I decided to get a road bike, and decided since my last Motobecane worked out so well, I'd get another, a Sprint. I got a fairly nice one, with Ultegra, a triple crank, carbon fork, etc. Its pretty light. It goes very fast. It handles great. Somehow I always feel like its a delicate flower, and I have to be very careful with it. I've had to true the wheels every time I hit a good bump, and the derailler needs fixing from time to time. Honestly, I know parents aren't supposed to tell their kids which one is their favorite, but luckily I just have dogs and always tell them which is my favorite and which I will strangle in his sleep. I say it in a happy voice, and he doesn't care at all. I assume bikes are the same way. For some reason, the Fantom is my favorite despite being the middle child. The Sprint is a good fit and all, I don't have any discomfort or anything, but I always feel like I'm riding on top of it, rather than being one with the bike.
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That's a nice looking Fantom
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