Belly to waist Ratio?
12-16-08, 11:13 AM
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Belly to waist Ratio?
OK, I am asking for your feedback. Is there a proper Belly to waist ratio, Meaning at what point does the size of one's belly in regards to their waist deem Lycra shorts a NO GO!
I fear that I m
ay be fast approaching this yet undertermined belly to waist ratio....Try as I may I am not losing weight ...while I look OK in work clothes sans my enormous double chin......once I do don the tights It is a scene not appropriate for children.....a bib does offer some help & support but when I sport shorts and a shirt belly flap is a major issue.....
Thanks inadvance..
Bellyman
I fear that I m
ay be fast approaching this yet undertermined belly to waist ratio....Try as I may I am not losing weight ...while I look OK in work clothes sans my enormous double chin......once I do don the tights It is a scene not appropriate for children.....a bib does offer some help & support but when I sport shorts and a shirt belly flap is a major issue.....Thanks inadvance..
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12-16-08, 11:27 AM
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If you can't see yer pecker, the ratio is too large.
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12-16-08, 11:28 AM
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If you're not loosing weight, you're likely still eating too much. Record everything that you consume for a week and figure out calories. Then you'll know what your intake is. Once you know that, you'll be able to figure out how and where to cut back.
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I say who cares what we think. Ride in whatever makes you comfortable and motivates you to ride enough to reduce your size.
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This photo of another big bellied cyclist is now a poster on 
my wall...God take me if I ever look this way.
Thanks for the motivation...
my wall...God take me if I ever look this way.Thanks for the motivation...
12-16-08, 01:28 PM
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I thought your belly was supposed to be at your waistline. Is yours someplace else?
12-16-08, 01:32 PM
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Mine's at my waistline ... and my waist measurement is smaller than my hip measurement, so it's all good.
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double chin = ok
double belly = not so much
double belly = not so much
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48, 28, 38 is what most guys want women to look like.
ideal for men you want your waste to be under 35inches and females should be under 32.5inches, otherwise you are abdominal obese and significantly increase your chances of heart disease, liver problems, or kidney problems.
ideal for men you want your waste to be under 35inches and females should be under 32.5inches, otherwise you are abdominal obese and significantly increase your chances of heart disease, liver problems, or kidney problems.
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48, 28, 38 is what most guys want women to look like.
ideal for men you want your waste to be under 35inches and females should be under 32.5inches, otherwise you are abdominal obese and significantly increase your chances of heart disease, liver problems, or kidney problems.
ideal for men you want your waste to be under 35inches and females should be under 32.5inches, otherwise you are abdominal obese and significantly increase your chances of heart disease, liver problems, or kidney problems.
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Waist 0.9:1 hip
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12-16-08, 03:11 PM
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Just for clarification....how do you "stoop" to a "high"?
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12-16-08, 03:12 PM
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You should set a goal of being able to see veins in your abs.
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very carefully
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..........
.......what are abs?
.......what are abs?
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Veiny Abs scare me....I get veins in my head when I poop. does that count
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which one?
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I would say if not appropriate for children it isn't appropriate for anybody. But then again, you want to ride and cycling clothes are the best clothes to ride in so just wear what you want and stay away from schools.
