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[big ron]

What an awakening. I rode my new bicycle today. What happened to the guy I remember? I used to ride miles and miles (25 years and 200 lbs ago) When I posted the other day that I got a bike there was concern about too much excercise causing slow down of weightloss. Well I can only make it around the block and my rear bones hurt and out of breath. I am not discouraged but instead encouraged. Obviously I am in trouble. My boss and my company VP are both older than me and are participating in a 150 mile bike marathon . They heard I got a bike and asked me to participate I told them maybe next time but boy 150 miles is how many blocks? Well add this to the list of goals and reasons to lose. I still like my bike with a motor better.

keep shakin Ron

p.s. weighed myself this afternoon down 2.5 lbs more thats 17 total I can see the 20 club on the horizon

[Mommy2girls]

Hey you got out THERE, rode around the block, and DID SOMETHING! WTG!!!

Every marathon, walk, exercise, you-name-it, starts with one single step!

[Hyperion]

Haha Ron, I can so relate...

My coworkers are doing a weekly event which consists of volleyball, badminton, skiing, etc...

I told them that as soon as I get more calories in my body, I'd never miss one of those events. I'm even thinking of organizing them!!

The more I approach my goal, the more I become enthusiast about being active. I'm so full of energy, but am limiting myself to light exercise for the moment (walk, jog). Soon (near the end of my MF cure), I'll do a jogging plan which will allow me to run 4 miles one-shot.

And in May 3rd, when I turn 22, I promised myself I'd be fit for some serious exercise and fun with my coworkers. For the first time in my life, I think I'll be competitive with the others, and actually have a motivation to run, jump, hide, sweat, etc

Indeed Ron, let's keep shaking!!

[big ron]

thanks hype, its funny how your mind tells you that you havent changed and when you try to do something its like you have someone elses body. I dont have any ambition to really do a marathon but I would like to be at a point that I can ride for an hour or two. Its great you are getting a handle on this in your early twenties I hope you stick to maintainance so you can enjoy a healthy life. I am motivated more than ever also I am used to losing at the same rate that you have been enjoying. This time has been a wakeup call for me that it will get harder and harder each time. I bet you look different than your posts now since you are losing like crazy. Good luck Ron

[big ron]

Mommy,
thanks I am proud I am doing something and its better than laying on a couch not more fun though thanks for posting

[Mommy2girls]

LOL, Ron, I JUST ready your ticker. He he he. Guess you already KNEW what I said....

[ktrout]

Good on you for making the lap around the block. I'm looking forward to biking, hiking and kayaking again this Summer. You're going to be blowing by my ticker in a day or so !!!

[Unca_Tim]

Hi Ron,
Don't feel bad. I got a bicycle a couple years ago. The first time I rode it I thought I'd die. A small hill out of the MMT cottage felt like a mountain. Now i can peddle all day if I want. Amazing how those muscles disappear when we quit using them.

[Gwenski]

Ron-

Almost 20 -- woo hoo! My bum feels for you -- TRUST ME!!! Flashbacks, I am having pain flashbacks. Ouch!

Those seats are all made for 40 lb children.....I SO recomend a nice coushy for your tooshie! Makes all the difference in the world. Funny how a real bike is SO different from an stationary bike. Not used to pumping your own weight around, it is A LOT of work.

Glad you are making it an encouraging challenge and not letting it get you down. Outside, fresh air, sun with a little huffing and puffing and burning, at least you could, know you are going to get better and were out there living.

Way to go!

We could start calling you Lance for some cheerleading purposes???