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    Metalleg
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    New to the board and thought I would introduce myself.

    My real name is Troy and I live in Southern Indiana with my wife of 14 years and our 2 children.

    Before I was married I use to ride in centuries on a regular basis. Then somehow, marriage, children and work ook me away from the bike.

    I now way about 90 lbs. more than I did when I rode and have multiple health problems.

    I have decided to take my health back into MY control, not my illness'. I have always rode road bikes, but I found a good deal on a used MTB and changed over the tires. I wanted to make sure I could still ride before I sank an ungodly amount of money into it.

    Well, I STILL CAN and I feel better than I have in years. I have lost 12 lbs. so far, also due to a better diet, and I put in about 1 1/2 hrs on the bike each day.

    I plan on purchasing a new road bike over the winter and I am working on other goals I want to obtain this year and next. I would even like to start some minor racing if possible. I know I will never race as a pro, but I do have some realistic goals with my riding.

    I really want to get back down to my old wght. or as close to it as I can. I am 6'-0" and was up to 282 lbs. I now weigh 270 and loosing steadily. I hope to get down to about 200 - 190.

    Why "Metalleg" , well after years of Ice hockey and other activities at age 34 I had a Total Knee Replacement. All stainless steel and plastic. BTW, I have consulted with my orthopod and as long as I have a proper fit on the bike he see's nothing but benifits from my riding again.

    Anyway, thats me... or some of me anyway.

    Nice to meet you!!!😄

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  2. Brunswick_kate
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    Hi there. It's nice to see so many people around here "coming back" to cycling or even us "new to adult cycling" cyclists. I think the great thing about a bike is that it's very forgiving for those of us who've let outselves go to hell in an picnic basket. Low impact but sufficient workout to give us the metabolic boost we need. It can be incorporated into an otherwise demanding lifestyle (I'm a commuter and the daily run to/from work is sometimes the only time I get on the bike). Finally, I'm surprised by how much I've improved in terms of speed, endurance, comfort in just a few months. There's nothing like feeling you've accomplished something to keep you motivated.

    Oh yeah, I forgot a real biggie! It's a family activity. In fact, we've probably spent more quality time together as a family than we have in ages. Going for a bike ride doesn't mean making a choice between fitness needs and time spent with the kids/spouse. There's nothing quite as great as biking down to the local icecream shop to enjoy an nice ice cream cone -- guilt free because it's a 20km round trip to get it.

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  3. ireman_1
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    Good to have you here Metal. I have a bit of the cold hard [censored] in my shoulder (a nice reminder of college ball) along with some synthetic junk as well. Makes flying interesting these days----------->"No, no I don;t have anything else in my pockets. Yes, I will step aside and get felt up by your assistant." Not that I mind having strange folks running wands over me and patting me down. Anyway, I am trying to loose some pounds as well. Going from a high of 310 to 270ish now (6'3"😉. I would be happy with 250 or so. Keep up the good work and welcome to the wonderful world of scabs and sweat! keep the rubber side down.

    K.

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  4. Brunswick_kate
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    I find this forum so encouraging. When I think of a "cyclist", I think of the whippet thin TdF crowd. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who has fluffed up over the years and that I'm not the only one trying to rectify the problems of a sendentary lifestyle

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  5. jtfleming
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    I really like your goals...realistic, and in fact very similar to mine. My high weight was 221 lbs. after a broken jaw in December which is very high for me. It is coming off at a little more than a pound a week, and when I get below 195 I will start pursuing 185.

    (hint: sucking liquid chicken through a straw makes you lose weight, but crave other stuff 😄 )

    (hint 2: snowmobiles are the devil :eek: )

    Perhaps I will bump into you on my Chicago trip next year. That is my first long-term goal; 1,000 miles to go visit my brother.

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  6. Gazoo
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    Hello and welcome and congratulations on the good start!!

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  7. hohobike
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    Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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