My apologies to the forum!
02-13-08, 01:39 AM
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My apologies to the forum!
I don't post much here but I've been lurking a while. About 7 months ago I weighed 257 and a couple months after that I bought my first bike.
Between running and riding I'm now under 200 lbs which probably technically means I'm not a Clyde anymore.
Can I still lurk here? I gain a heck of a lot of knowledge and motivation from this place.
John
Between running and riding I'm now under 200 lbs which probably technically means I'm not a Clyde anymore.
Can I still lurk here? I gain a heck of a lot of knowledge and motivation from this place.
John
02-13-08, 05:17 AM
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57 pounds in 5 months is a helluva accomplishment! Care to share your secrets? (Not like I'd use them anyhow 
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Sure you can lurk here, or anywhere for that matter. Who will know?
And finally, congratulations on getting out of Clyde status.
)Sure you can lurk here, or anywhere for that matter. Who will know?
And finally, congratulations on getting out of Clyde status.
02-13-08, 05:45 AM
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No magic bullet. Just a lifestyle change, and lots of hard work and dedication.
I counted calories using a program called CalorieKing. For seven months I have consumed no more than 2000 calories net per day. If I exercised 1000 cals per day that means I could eat 3000 cals per day.
Didn't mean I always did that but the program permits it.
Anyway it was 2000 cals a day and either a run or a bike ride or a swim or a long walk everyday. Many days it was two or more of those things.
I still want to lose 20 lbs. No doubt in my mind I will.
John
I counted calories using a program called CalorieKing. For seven months I have consumed no more than 2000 calories net per day. If I exercised 1000 cals per day that means I could eat 3000 cals per day.
Didn't mean I always did that but the program permits it.
Anyway it was 2000 cals a day and either a run or a bike ride or a swim or a long walk everyday. Many days it was two or more of those things.
I still want to lose 20 lbs. No doubt in my mind I will.
John
02-13-08, 06:30 AM
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Awesome, congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!
02-13-08, 06:31 AM
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We love ex-clydes too. I think you should hang around, and dont be shy about posting either. We have several members here who were never clydes but they like this subforum because the attitude here is one of support.
Congrats on the weight loss BTW. Got before/after pics?
Congrats on the weight loss BTW. Got before/after pics?
02-13-08, 06:40 AM
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Congrats on the weight loss and mostly the life style change. The later is what made the former actually come off. Stick around and post up. I plan on posting here after I get to the under 200 range. This is a great place with a lot of great people in it.
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02-13-08, 07:06 AM
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TrekJapan, NEVER apologize for success 
Of course you're welcome here. Meantime, here's a little something for you......I love passing these out!
Of course you're welcome here.
Meantime, here's a little something for you......I love passing these out!
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02-13-08, 07:15 AM
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I don't post much here but I've been lurking a while. About 7 months ago I weighed 257 and a couple months after that I bought my first bike.
Between running and riding I'm now under 200 lbs which probably technically means I'm not a Clyde anymore.
Can I still lurk here? I gain a heck of a lot of knowledge and motivation from this place.
John
Between running and riding I'm now under 200 lbs which probably technically means I'm not a Clyde anymore.
Can I still lurk here? I gain a heck of a lot of knowledge and motivation from this place.
John
02-13-08, 07:27 AM
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Genetics have failed me
Wow.. 50lbs in 5 month. Nice'n steady gets the cheese, eh?
It's always wonderful news to see someone succeed on their weight loss.
Congratulations!
It's always wonderful news to see someone succeed on their weight loss.
Congratulations!
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02-13-08, 07:49 AM
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TrekJapan, you are always welcome 
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Congratulations!
East Hill
.Congratulations!
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02-13-08, 09:02 AM
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nice!
i just lost 90 pounds in 200 days. I did something similiar to you, only consuming around 2200 cals a day, lots of exercise, running, biking, swimming. I drink a lot of water, get enough sleep, etc etc.
I'm going to participate in my first triathlon this june. I'm nervous about it but I can't wait.
I guess i'm still in the clydesdale area at 208ish , 6'3", but I'm ok with that. I might eventually get below 200, but my ideal weight according to bmi (which is probably low for me due to muscle mass) is 197.
I already posted this once, but here it is again:
Anyway, congrats to you! Wanna race?
j/k
i just lost 90 pounds in 200 days. I did something similiar to you, only consuming around 2200 cals a day, lots of exercise, running, biking, swimming. I drink a lot of water, get enough sleep, etc etc.
I'm going to participate in my first triathlon this june. I'm nervous about it but I can't wait.
I guess i'm still in the clydesdale area at 208ish , 6'3", but I'm ok with that. I might eventually get below 200, but my ideal weight according to bmi (which is probably low for me due to muscle mass) is 197.
I already posted this once, but here it is again:
Anyway, congrats to you! Wanna race?
j/k
Nice work and welcome to the forums.
02-13-08, 02:03 PM
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holiday76.....
Excellent point. I also drink a lot of water and feel that it's a very vital component to losing weight. I also try to eat or drink some kind of yogurt everyday.
Another thing that I think has helped is soymilk. I'm not lactose intolerant or anything like that but I just love soymilk.
Tom........Thanks for the certificate. I've been trying to PM you but the server keeps dropping so you either have 3 or 4 thank you's or none in your inbox. Anyway, I greatly appreciate the certificate. Very cool.
Thanks to everybody for your kind comments. The weight loss occurred over 7 months, not 5 though. I got the bike about that time but I've been running since before that. I started out with a department store Schwinn and didn't enjoy it that much. Before I decided to ditch the idea of bike riding I went out and bought a Trek 1.5 from a local shop here in Okinawa. Best move I ever made. I love every minute on the bike.
John
Excellent point. I also drink a lot of water and feel that it's a very vital component to losing weight. I also try to eat or drink some kind of yogurt everyday.
Another thing that I think has helped is soymilk. I'm not lactose intolerant or anything like that but I just love soymilk.
Tom........Thanks for the certificate. I've been trying to PM you but the server keeps dropping so you either have 3 or 4 thank you's or none in your inbox. Anyway, I greatly appreciate the certificate. Very cool.
Thanks to everybody for your kind comments. The weight loss occurred over 7 months, not 5 though. I got the bike about that time but I've been running since before that. I started out with a department store Schwinn and didn't enjoy it that much. Before I decided to ditch the idea of bike riding I went out and bought a Trek 1.5 from a local shop here in Okinawa. Best move I ever made. I love every minute on the bike.
John
02-13-08, 03:37 PM
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Whoa - congrats!!
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02-13-08, 04:27 PM
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Thanks to everybody for your kind comments. The weight loss occurred over 7 months, not 5 though. I got the bike about that time but I've been running since before that. I started out with a department store Schwinn and didn't enjoy it that much. Before I decided to ditch the idea of bike riding I went out and bought a Trek 1.5 from a local shop here in Okinawa. Best move I ever made. I love every minute on the bike.
John
John
You should look around your area and see if there are bike races being held and try out a few, see if you like it.
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02-13-08, 06:39 PM
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Wow! Great stuff TrekJapan! I bet you can ride like the wind now.
02-13-08, 10:16 PM
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cyclokitty.......I can't ride LIKE the wind but I can ride WITH the wind!!!!
Just pulled a quick 1 hour ride at lunch and man did it feel good. Seems like somedays the wind is always in your face and the hills are uphill both ways.
Today it seemed just the opposite. As it should be.
John
Just pulled a quick 1 hour ride at lunch and man did it feel good. Seems like somedays the wind is always in your face and the hills are uphill both ways.
Today it seemed just the opposite. As it should be.
John
02-16-08, 09:36 PM
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Thanks for sharing your success! That is remarkable, and definitely inspiring.
02-16-08, 09:58 PM
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I don't post much here myself, but I feel a lot more at home with my own size,,, I doubt I will but if I ever get below 200 I would be asking the same question.
02-17-08, 08:49 AM
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See, your posting here has helped inspire us all to keep working towards our goals.
Congratulations on your achievement and be sure to help others in their efforts.
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Congratulations on your achievement and be sure to help others in their efforts.
Keith