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[anamacha]

So ... anyone know anything about bicycle-riding?

It's a slow road. But you remember that post I made a little while ago, about my weighing over 300 poundsWell, today I started doing something about it. A week ago we got a bike for me -- a cheap 26" men's Shocker, nuclear green in color, by Next. And today I started riding it

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[apryl_knight]

So ... anyone know anything about bicycle-riding?

Check out my friend Michael's site - http://michaelbluejay.com/ - and scroll down to the "bicyle" section.

[anamacha]

sweet! thanks!

[anamacha]

I got a bike because bike-riding is esomething that I actually enjoy, rather than something like walking for the sake of walking. That seems like exercise, and as such is anathema to me.

thanks for the tips, too!

oh, and I did get a better seat already -- bought that with the bike. Got gloves and a bag and a chain as well. Already had the bike hat.

healthy choice

[aarchaela]

My neighbor across the street has gone from big guy to skinny guy in a single year of bike riding. He's got one of those recline type bikes and rides it every afternoon.

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[anamacha]

sweet :) those are expensive though :|

Woot!

[primordial1]

Yeah you! I recommend investing in a gel seat. You can get a relatively inexpensive one that slips over your current seat. My mom swear by them.

Also, just aside on the weight-loss, I'd also recommend taking your measurements to track your progress. I've been making healthier choices with my life for the past 2 months now, and after an initial 7 lbs of weight loss in the first two weeks, I haven't dropped another gram. I was getting supremely discouraged until a friend recommended doing this, and now I can actually see progress in loss of inches even though the scale numbers aren't going down.

:)

Re: Woot!

[anamacha]

hm, good idea. thanks! we prolly have a measuring take about somewhere.