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Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-03-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,436
Posted By Jon A.

Need to Replace Dumb Mag-Trainer, Seeking Opinions

Hi,

I am a 48 y.o. 255lb Clyde trying to use cycling, calorie deficit (food tracking through MyFitnessPal), and moderate strength training (dumbbell workouts, crunches) to lose weight and get in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-09-18, 08:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,009
Posted By Jon A.

WOW! A ton of really great advice here, it is...

WOW! A ton of really great advice here, it is greatly appreciated!! Thank you.:) Some of it seems a little too "hardcore" to me right now... I worry that if I try to make really drastic changes...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,009
Posted By Jon A.

New Clyde - Meal Plan Suggestions

Hi,

Everyone here was very helpful on my first post (New-Clyde - Hilly Area Suggestions) so I thought I would seek your input on my meal plan (a/k/a diet) and over-all weight loss/get in shape...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-30-18, 10:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jon A.

Don't worry, I am giving myself PLENTY of...

Don't worry, I am giving myself PLENTY of recovery time!! Between having a job that doesn't get me home until 6:00 or so, 3 year old twins, bad weather and visiting in-laws, I have only been able to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-23-18, 11:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jon A.

John, Thanks for the pep-talk and advice......

John,

Thanks for the pep-talk and advice... very helpful and encouraging! I agree with the "don't look too far ahead" advice on the hills, I found myself doing just that and it works. Hopefully...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-21-18, 12:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jon A.

I went for a 14 mile ride on the Norwottuck Rail...

I went for a 14 mile ride on the Norwottuck Rail Trail (Amherst and Hadley, MA) this morning. The much flatter route made the whole experience much more enjoyable than my earlier hilly rides. Total...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-18, 12:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jon A.

I think/hope the granny gear is low enough. It...

I think/hope the granny gear is low enough. It felt like I was spinning at 90 RPM (I'm sure I wasn't) and only inching forward. The second time I went up the 6.8% hill I didn't have to use the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-18, 08:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jon A.

Thanks for all of the replies, advice and...

Thanks for all of the replies, advice and encouragement. If it would stop snowing here in Western MA, I'd get out more. When I went for a quick ride on Sunday it was 32 degrees and I was not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jon A.

Thanks for the responses. All good information! ...

Thanks for the responses. All good information! My bike has 27 speeds and I definitely used the granny gear on the first assent of my hill. I didn't have to use the lowest gear the second time...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,381
Posted By Jon A.

New Clyde in a hilly area - suggestions?

Hi,

I am 45 years old and weigh 248lbs (and I'm only 5'9" so I'm pretty darn heavy for my height). I just bought a Cannondale Quick 4 to try to lose weight and get in shape. I am also making...
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