BlackDiamond

Well, I used to have 2% body fat, weighed 155lbs, would run 20 miles in a day; some of that in combat boots with a pack, gun, and gear. Now I'm 195 think most of it sits around my gut, I hate doing things that increase my heart rate, with the exception of scaring the hell outta myself on a good dh run.

I'm now fat and out of shape, I smoke, drink, and spend a lot of time at my desk telling other people what to do.

But you know what? I love to ride that is what it is all about. Hell I don't even get to ride as often as I want to, but at least I ride. I don't like to feel pain so I try to avoid going up hills, only down, I even hate to bike hike to get to the top.

But that is just what I enjoy. I used to have a job that not many in the world could do and if I want to be fat and lazy, I can honestly say I earned it.

Does all this mean I have no skill, knowledge about riding, fitness, and bikes in general? Uh... No Sir!

explorer

Some underlying fear you have?

Maelstrom 

Who are you asking? Blackdiamon?

unrelated

Being fat is different from being fit. Some fatter people can do a better job than I can.

For the past 3 years I've been so busy with school work that I almost never worked out. I went to the gym twice and got onto my bike couple more times. 2 weeks ago I tried to go riding with some pros but was really ashamed to give up after just a short distance. So now I jog everyday after work and try to do as much as I can before I have to return to the freezing winter of Michigan. I hate the idea of working out in a gym. I rather do real stuffs, but winter is just too bitter.

I feel a lot better just with 2 weeks of jogging.... gotta keep it up!

explorer

Nope, this one, (thanks for the question , forgot to quote this one:


(Anyway, I'm just amazed that many people on the ROAD CYCLING forum are....FAT. Like FAT, FAT. Fat. Not that being fat is bad but they're giving advice on how to work out, ride, what to use, etc. I know that shouldn't hurt their credibility but...they're FAT and on road bikes!

See, when I come to THIS forum, I'm under the impression that most of you really know what you're doing. Like doing jumps and stuff. )

Maelstrom 

Ahhh...unerlying fear of fat ... haha...ok makes sense now

konaman

Im a big guy, not so big tough....
I like big mountain biker girls, anyone?

iamthetas

I have not the broad shoulders and skinny waist.more broad shoulders and broader waist.I enjoy xc riding and do not care what others think.if they are faster,i'll move over.if they are better, i'll try to learn from them.as far as who knows what on this forum,its relly a judgment call.if it fits your question try it.if not dont.as far as some who unless you think as they do you are of no value to the forum,well .I am quite a better rider due to some who think outside the stereotypical box.I live in va.not ca.or mi.orwherever.things have their own unique differences thru this great nation we live in,some here are from other nations as well.each member has a purpose for being here and I am tired of a few trying to express their desire to bash those who do not know as much as they do.do it in Pm

Xtreme Biker

@ 42 & 165 lbs. I consider myself in pretty good shape. I ride about 10 - 15 miles everyother day year round (weather permitting or not). I only miss a ride if the snow is more than 5" deep.... I began riding 11 yrs. ago to defeat depression, and I've never looked back. You young folks won't know what I'm talking about, but I thank GOD that He gave me the direction to take.... Amen. Drugs R 4 Losers....

forum*rider

What do you guys consider "fat"? Almost all of my friends are big guys so when i think of "fat" people im thinking 5' 7" and 300+lbs.

I am about 5' 5" tall and weigh 140lbs.

Also I see plenty of "fat" roadies that are outstripping me on the flats and sometimes on the climbs!

BlackDiamond

when i think of "fat" people im thinking 5' 7" and 300+lbs. yea that