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Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-07, 10:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,361
Posted By Mike_Morrow

You might deep tissue massage with a roller like...

You might deep tissue massage with a roller like this: http://www.nefitco.com/foamroller_nimbus3ftfull.html

Between that and streching my issues are better now.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-17-07, 06:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,390
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I highly doubt the contestants on the biggest...

I highly doubt the contestants on the biggest loser have had any surgery prior to the finale. The tummy tuck/body lift procedure you're talking about is fairly invasive and dramatically impacts the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-07, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,114
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Believe me I know what it's like to overestimate...

Believe me I know what it's like to overestimate your fitness level or conversely to underestimate how out of shape we are. I know before I got my act together simply walking to the mailbox would...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-01-07, 02:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,038
Posted By Mike_Morrow

In the cold weather the Elliptical trainer is my...

In the cold weather the Elliptical trainer is my exercise of choice (MUST HAVE TV / DVDs TO WATCH).

http://www.morrow-online.com:8080/elliptical.jpg
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-07, 08:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,599
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I have to say that strikes me as a very unfair...

I have to say that strikes me as a very unfair assessment.

I suspect you and I have feelings and theories on weight loss that are more closely aligned than many others on this forum. With that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-29-07, 08:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,599
Posted By Mike_Morrow

+1 When stickies end up taking up such a...

+1

When stickies end up taking up such a large percentage of screen real-estate they lose value.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-07, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 979
Posted By Mike_Morrow

You can order larger straps from Polar they...

You can order larger straps from Polar they actually come in 3 sizes but all the units ship with the medium.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-07, 09:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,134
Posted By Mike_Morrow

The study does not actually just target diet soda...

The study does not actually just target diet soda it targets soda drinking in general.

The research showed regular diet soda drinkers developed the same risks for heart disease as people who...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-07, 10:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,301
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I am an ex-UberClyde. I think to some degree once...

I am an ex-UberClyde. I think to some degree once you have been an UberClyde that is always in the back of your mind somewhere. As the weight and weight maintenance really can shape our lives.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-28-07, 07:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,689
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I don't know about 30... But nothing seems to...

I don't know about 30... But nothing seems to heal as quick as I remember :rolleyes:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 527
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Tom, The Watts figure seems off. I suspect...

Tom,

The Watts figure seems off. I suspect it is boosting the calories burnt as well. (Could it be the 30mph headwind in the calculation?) This might interest you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,460
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I have dropped 230 pounds. There is NO way all...

I have dropped 230 pounds. There is NO way all the lose skin is going away. It will NEVER be tight but at least in my case it is manageable. I won't be having surgery to fix it as I don't want to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-05-07, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,560
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Loose skin and how well it contracts are a...

Loose skin and how well it contracts are a function of the following things:

* Genetics
* Speed of weight loss
* Age
* Hydration
* Skin Elasticity
* Blind dumb luck

As I am sure you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-24-07, 03:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,944
Posted By Mike_Morrow

It is likely I may be a bit off on the pace of...

It is likely I may be a bit off on the pace of the ride. With that said I know I steered clear of it. I usually average 17 mph or so for 1.5 to 2 hours. It seemed awfully fast to me to be a beginner...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-12-07, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I used to be a 4EE width, now I wear a D width....

I used to be a 4EE width, now I wear a D width. Oddly my hat size has also shrunk ocnsiderably. Hats that I never was able to wear before now I wear on almost the smallest setting (I guess I was a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,944
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Ignore the above I pulled the ride reqs off...

Ignore the above

I pulled the ride reqs off their site.

Sunday Afternoon Rides
Designed for the beginning cyclist and cyclists new to Philadelphia. The Sunny Sunday Afternoon D ride meets...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-08-07, 06:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,944
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I don't know how the ride was billed. The local...

I don't know how the ride was billed. The local bike clubs "Beginner Ride" around here has a 18-20 mph average speed requirement/recommendation. I think it is a 2.5 hour 50'ish mile ride. I don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-07, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,901
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Glad to hear you're enjoying your new ride. ...

Glad to hear you're enjoying your new ride.

I don't know if you care. It sounds to me with the speeds you're quoting that your computer/speedometer (and therefore your mileage) might be off a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-30-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 642
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Nice job! Feel free to toot your horn. I...

Nice job!

Feel free to toot your horn. I always like hearing success stories.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,474
Posted By Mike_Morrow

You are a perfect example of were the BMI tables...

You are a perfect example of were the BMI tables go off the rails. Someone who is seriously into weight lifting can easily get outside the recommended ranges.

Many of my good friends are in your...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,474
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Sure, any hard and fast rule that doesn't take...

Sure, any hard and fast rule that doesn't take extenuating factors into account isn't good.

In order to give "general advise" to the world at large (The CDC / NIH / and WHO use BMI as a rule of...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-07, 12:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,474
Posted By Mike_Morrow

You're right body fat is a great measure. The...

You're right body fat is a great measure. The problem with body fat however is :


It is difficult / expensive to get an accurate measure especially if someone is considerably outside a normal...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-27-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,474
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I guess I will be the lone dissenting voice on...

I guess I will be the lone dissenting voice on this. I am certainly not saying that the BMI is the be all and end all measure but it is "close" when people hold up athletes and actors who are ripped...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-09-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,138
Posted By Mike_Morrow

You look great Gary! If you don't mind my...

You look great Gary!

If you don't mind my asking how tall are you? At 166 pound you would need to be under 5'8" to be "overweight" by BMI calculations. A 33 inch waist is great, most things...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-07, 12:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,845
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Yes I am quite sure about this. Look at it...

Yes I am quite sure about this.

Look at it this way, the stored energy (FAT) has weight, when you burn for energy it disappears even if you could do an exact one to one conversion of fat to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,845
Posted By Mike_Morrow

As I understand it the excess calories should be...

As I understand it the excess calories should be transferred into storage (FAT) when the digestion process is complete. There is no middle holding area or middle ground for food consumed. The problem...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-22-07, 02:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 893
Posted By Mike_Morrow

This may sound a bit harsh or unsympathetic but...

This may sound a bit harsh or unsympathetic but here goes....

As someone who spent a decade and a half as an UBER Clyde and was the master of reasons I couldn't lose weight or work out let me tell...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-22-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Tom, Well said! I have the urge to...

Tom,

Well said!

I have the urge to large steal bits of it to post on weight loss forums I am involved on. You are quite an inspiration. Keep on preaching the truth that it IS possible to make...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 684
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Worked for me. Info you wanted: OS...

Worked for me.

Info you wanted:

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~2539 Mhz
BIOS...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-07, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Exactly! The mid-point of my range is 160 I...

Exactly!

The mid-point of my range is 160 I eat like a fool if I see 155 on the scale and I start watching if I start seeing 163+ for consecutive weigh-ins.

The human body is 80% water too...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-09-07, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 788
Posted By Mike_Morrow

First off a 34 inch waist is very respectable and...

First off a 34 inch waist is very respectable and I would think anyone would feel it is healthy. From where you are now it is more about personal preference than anything else.

When I was losing...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-03-07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,822
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Congrats on making what I would consider a good...

Congrats on making what I would consider a good but hard call. We all want new stuff, we all want to make our lives easier (part of the reasons we are clydes right? *Grins*) If your goal is to get...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-02-07, 08:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,822
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I think for a 5 mile commute yes you are likely...

I think for a 5 mile commute yes you are likely kidding yourself. You know what will make the ride easier? ...

Time in the saddle.

You will be surprised at how fast you build up your leg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-30-06, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 626
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Mark, Those are some great goals, all are...

Mark,

Those are some great goals, all are eminently doable!

If I might make a suggestion:

Set some concrete goals around the food aspects of reaching #1 on the list. Exercise is great for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,425
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I will also bet there are VERY FEW clydes that...

I will also bet there are VERY FEW clydes that can maintain a 5 minute mile (12 mph) for an hour. Depending on my conditioning I can maintain a 7 or 8 minute mile for an hour and feel like I am...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-28-06, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,470
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I'm not a big fan of riding in the winter. ...

I'm not a big fan of riding in the winter.

Likely the only riding I will be doing until spring will be the elliptical.
http://www.morrow-online.com:8080/elliptical.jpg

It allows me to get the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-06, 01:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,321
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Jim, Whole grains are better than more...

Jim,

Whole grains are better than more refined grains but you don't have to eat wheat bread, whole wheat pasta and brown rice. The simple fact is you need to "Take in less calories than you burn"...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-06, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,138
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Weight loss is all about taking in less calories...

Weight loss is all about taking in less calories than you burn. What YOU need to figure out is what type of food plan you can be consistent with and maintain for a protracted period of time. It is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-06, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 740
Posted By Mike_Morrow

When I started the whole weight loss thing I was...

When I started the whole weight loss thing I was an UberClyde (400 lbs) with borderline high BP (resting). I have no idea what it got up to under load. I found walking to be a great exercise to to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-20-06, 06:50 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,138
Posted By Mike_Morrow

You may be a work in progress, it is VERY...

You may be a work in progress, it is VERY impressive progress! Nice job!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-18-06, 08:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,069
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Congratulation on beating the nicotine thing,...

Congratulation on beating the nicotine thing, that is a difficult monkey to get off your back. I know I gained a fair amount of weight several times I tried to quit. The last time I was successful...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-06, 09:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,832
Posted By Mike_Morrow

+1 to what Tom said. Just like there are...

+1 to what Tom said.

Just like there are IDIOT motorists there are IDIOT cyclists. Possibly a better vent is "Hate IDIOT's" :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-06, 04:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,566
Posted By Mike_Morrow

I was an UberClyde (400 lbs) when I started my...

I was an UberClyde (400 lbs) when I started my diet (lifestyle change) I was tired and sluggish for a few weeks. Once I got used to the restricted intake, if I was careful about the quality of the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-06, 12:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,489
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Body fat % calculations can lead folks to some...

Body fat % calculations can lead folks to some erroneous conclusions. When we are over weight we build additional skeletal muscle to assist in carrying the extra heft around. That muscle goes away as...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-06, 08:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,069
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Not trying to get into the middle of an argument...

Not trying to get into the middle of an argument here but... conversion of fat to 'work' muscle is something that just plain does not happen. Fat does not under any circumstance become muscle. Fat...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-06, 10:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,769
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Tom, That is quite the accomplishment. You...

Tom,

That is quite the accomplishment. You are an inspiration in so many ways. Losing weight is one thin, but changing your whole life from one of relative inactivity to a very active lifestyle is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,069
Posted By Mike_Morrow

As a person drops weight the number of calories a...

As a person drops weight the number of calories a person needs drops as well. I think this is a "trap" many fall into, depending on how much they originally reduced their caloric intake it may no...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-06, 01:20 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,138
Posted By Mike_Morrow

If you continue at 1700 calories a day and get...

If you continue at 1700 calories a day and get moderate exercise on a regular basis the weight will melt away before you know it. The weight loss will pay benefits you never dreamed of. I wish you...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-03-06, 08:09 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 796,138
Posted By Mike_Morrow

This is a repost from above: When I was...

This is a repost from above:

When I was losing weight for the first 100 pounds it was all diet no exercise. At 400 pounds EVERYTHING was work, I was worried about my heart and knees, and truth be...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-30-06, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By Mike_Morrow

Yep I joke with my wife and call mine a solar...

Yep I joke with my wife and call mine a solar sail or my parachute.

I consider it a badge of honor at this point though, sure I wish I hadn't gotten big enough to earn the badge but now that I...
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