Biggest loser on CF.....

JonMiller · Apr 29, 2008

Some high school guys can be pretty big. A lot of the football players could throw up 400 or so in my high school, and we had less than 600 students there (I Think).

With a barbell, I might be as high as 160 lbs, I hope to reach 200!

JM

CoachR64 · Apr 30, 2008

I didn't answer spicy's other question, my bad.

I looked for several weeks online to get ideas of what I wanted in a bicycle. I decided to go with a comfort series bike, which is a bike with an upright riding position that is easier on the back. The handle bars are higher than the seat, where on mountain bikes and road bikes, they are lower to give that forward lean to help with speed.

Price was a bit of a concern I wanted something affordable, yet I wanted something that was of good quality. I stayed away from WalMart and stock to specialty bike stores so I could get help with getting the bike fit to me and my needs.

I decided to go with the Giant Cypress ST. I went with the stainless over the aluminum because it was 1. cheaper and 2. I am huge, so I felt the added strength of aluminum would be a bonus.

I am taking it to work with me today. There is a like 100 yards from the parking lot that has 9 mile paved bike trail going around it. I am going to ride that today.

I rode it last night, first before purchasing at the shop, and then then when I got home. I spent about 20 minutes in the saddle and my back was not bother me. I feel this will be a much better option than walking/jogging for me at this time.

Coach

Spicy McHaggis · Apr 30, 2008

That crazy, I was guessing you'd get a Giant.

Just from all the reading and whatnot I did years ago, Giant was always the best value when considering quality for the cost.

EDIT: NM, I read that stainless/aluminum line sdrawkcab.

Did you get one of those sproingy seat things?

CoachR64 · Apr 30, 2008

Yeah, the seat is spring and really soft. It has the padded gel seats.

I rode for a bit this afternoon after work. I didn't ride long, and my legs, arms, abs, etc... were all on fire. I was dead. It was just proof how bad of shape I was in.

I had a good time, though, and am going to try it again tomorrow.

Coach

GuacaMolly · Apr 30, 2008

I've gone walking several times. My problem is that the two friends I've been walking with both burn out before I do; so I've started coming earlier and staying later. Hopefully I'll be able to keep it up!

Still losing, btw.

I'm doing really well with my food, except for these past couple days. I just kind of forget to eat. Today I've only had about 300 calories so far.

I'll eat one big meal this evening and be back on track with the several smaller meals tomorrow, though.

ido · Apr 30, 2008

So, my co-worker and I told one of our bosses about our 30-day challenge. She said she would match the money we are putting into it. That means, if I win and my co-worker loses, I will win $160. If we both win our sides of the challenge, we both will walk away with $80 ($40 of our own and $40 matched by our boss).

I'm down 2lbs. only 8 more to go.

Spicy McHaggis · Apr 30, 2008

flnativegrl said:
So, my co-worker and I told one of our bosses about our 30-day challenge. She said she would match the money we are putting into it. That means, if I win and my co-worker loses, I will win $160. If we both win our sides of the challenge, we both will walk away with $80 ($40 of our own and $40 matched by our boss).

I'm down 2lbs. only 8 more to go.

don't forget to give blood the day of the final weigh-in.

that's a pound right there.

JonMiller · Apr 30, 2008

I get so weak after giving blood now. I didn't feel good for a week after this last time, and the time before that (last august) I fainted the next day when I was at the gym (After the workout).

I think that I will give blood once a year now, not the four times a year that I had planned on.

JM

ido · Apr 30, 2008

Spicy McHaggis said:
don't forget to give blood the day of the final weigh-in.

that's a pound right there.

I'll keep that in mind... LOL

CoachR64 · May 1, 2008

Riding the bike, I am starting to realize just how bad of shape I am in, lol.

The good thing is, I have only really been changing my eating habits since Monday. Tonight, I realized how much my stomach has shrunk already. I couldn't eat half the amount of food I had been consuming the past several months.

It was still more then I need to consume, but I am getting there. I am working my way down to where I need to be.

Coach

ido · May 1, 2008

I'm doing really well with my eating. Exercise is another story, tho. I've been trying to be more active around the house, tho - doing yardwork when I get home in the evenings.

I'm extra motivated to reach my goal and then some by the middle of next month. I am going to be going boating with some long-time friends to Peanut Island so I need to look halfway decent in a swimsuit.

Spicy McHaggis · May 1, 2008

flnativegrl said:
I need to look halfway decent in a swimsuit.

I'm just shooting for "presentable" by summer.

ido · May 1, 2008

Spicy McHaggis said:
I'm just shooting for "presentable" by summer.

The way you've been working out, I would venture a guess that you are well on your way to where you want to be, no?

Spicy McHaggis · May 1, 2008

flnativegrl said:
The way you've been working out, I would venture a guess that you are well on your way to where you want to be, no?

nah. still fat.

In a bit of a jam too. I don't sleep well if I'm not lifting weights. And I need 3000+ calories to support the lifting. It's hard to get that many calories without a bunch of fat and it's really difficult to get bigger and smaller at the same time.

yay protein shakes. /sarcasm

ido · May 1, 2008

Ummm...why not just focus on weight loss first and then worry about bulking up/getting cut?

Spicy McHaggis · May 1, 2008

flnativegrl said:
Ummm...why not just focus on weight loss first and then worry about bulking up/getting cut?

need sleep.

Working out is the only thing that helps me sleep by wearing me down and shutting my brain off.

It's pretty much an addiction.

But I'm in a good place with that.

ido · May 1, 2008

Spicy McHaggis said:
need sleep.

Working out is the only thing that helps me sleep by wearing me down and shutting my brain off.

It's pretty much an addiction.

But I'm in a good place with that.

Meh. They gym is a chore for me. I wish it didn't feel that way.

You could just do like I do and survive on 4-5 hours of sleep a night.

JonMiller · May 2, 2008

The weight lifting is also good for burning more on a permament basis. That is a lot of the reason I am focused on it now. I am wondering if I shouldn't in a bit try to do some cutting or just something to hit my bad zone (my stomach). I would probably look presentable if I just had a better stomach.

JM

memoriesbymichelle · May 2, 2008

I've been a slouch this week. Did a little weight lifting, but not much. I haven't been to the gym cuz someone got my spot with my personal trainer, and it got me frustrated. I hope to go tonight and I have an appointment tomorrow with my trainer so....

ido · May 3, 2008

I know it will slow down and I am not really even sure how I managed to do it - but I lost 4 1/2lbs. this week. I am eating a ton of veggies which I think is helping to fill me up with healthy "empty" calories.

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