Re: BBQ Bike

[Guest guest]

Ron - it is SO good and inspirational to see your metamorphosis! I don't know you and wouldn't know you if I saw you on the street, but I'm still SO on your side and rooting for you! You are soon going to be ONEderman!! Go, Ron!

in Cupertino

[Guest guest]

Thanks Lance... uhh... I mean . hehehe I appreciate your candor. I am to the point now that I'm going to go buy a bike and start riding. I don't really care what anyone thinks anymore. No one out there knows how much weight I have already lost, or intend to lose. In fact, I'll probably end up weighing less than many of the goons that would make fun of me now.

And for the record everyone... I haven't weighed in since my last Richmond run, but I've been doing well on my food plan. I feel like I've not lost more weight though. It's hard to say for sure. I plan to stop by the local Craig place tomorrow and ask if I can use their scale. I have started swimming 3 times a week too. Geez, swimming, walking and soon I'll be biking... I haven't been this active in YEARS. I think I like it!

Ron

BBQ Bike

Sorry it took me so long to answer your bike question. If I remember correctly it was about what kind of bike can you ride and not look like a marshmallow on a stick? The short answer is a REALLY BIG ONE. (laughter ensues). Seriously, the most important thing you can do is pick a bike that YOU FEEL comfortable on. This means that you are sitting at an appropriate angle; your feet feel good under you, not like a lounge chair. Your ass will hurt for a while. Get over it. For us big guys, a mountain bike is better than a road or hybrid bike. Fat tires are better than thin. Stay away from shocks, we tend to compress them just by getting on, so the ride is just as rigid with out the structural support of a solid fork set or seat post. Finally, clothing. Yes, I wear spandex biking shorts when I ride. Yes I look funny in them. Yes, I carry a pair of baggies (loose long shorts) to cover up when I get to where I am going. Yes, my wife and son make fun of me by calling me Lance or saying, "that guy (who weighs 120 lbs) wears the same clothes as Dad." Why do I do it? The first day I rode a significant distance (more than 10 miles) I was wearing pants with a seam down the center. My testacies were very angry with me for a very long time. I got a rash from front to back and had this strange sweat mark which I would rather forget. The stupid looking clothes serve a purpose, and as such they are necessary if you ride any significant distance. I hope this answers your question. If not, let me know and I will try again.

[Guest guest]

Ron, you thrill me! I just can't wait until you are

on the other side...and I'm so proud of you for doing

all you can to make sure you are healthy and in good

shape when it is time for the surgery.

You are the bomb!!!

Robynn

--- BBQ Man wrote:

> Thanks Lance... uhh... I mean . hehehe I

> appreciate your candor. I am to the point now that

> I'm going to go buy a bike and start riding. I

> don't really care what anyone thinks anymore. No

> one out there knows how much weight I have already

> lost, or intend to lose. In fact, I'll probably end

> up weighing less than many of the goons that would

> make fun of me now.

>

> And for the record everyone... I haven't weighed in

> since my last Richmond run, but I've been doing well

> on my food plan. I feel like I've not lost more

> weight though. It's hard to say for sure. I plan

> to stop by the local Craig place tomorrow and

> ask if I can use their scale. I have started

> swimming 3 times a week too. Geez, swimming,

> walking and soon I'll be biking... I haven't been

> this active in YEARS. I think I like it!

>

> Ron

>

>

> BBQ Bike

>

>

> Sorry it took me so long to answer your bike

> question. If I remember

> correctly it was about what kind of bike can you

> ride and not look

> like a marshmallow on a stick? The short answer is

> a REALLY BIG

> ONE. (laughter ensues).

> Seriously, the most important thing you can do is

> pick a bike that

> YOU FEEL comfortable on. This means that you are

> sitting at an

> appropriate angle; your feet feel good under you,

> not like a lounge

> chair. Your ass will hurt for a while. Get over

> it.

> For us big guys, a mountain bike is better than a

> road or hybrid

> bike. Fat tires are better than thin. Stay away

> from shocks, we

> tend to compress them just by getting on, so the

> ride is just as

> rigid with out the structural support of a solid

> fork set or seat

> post.

> Finally, clothing. Yes, I wear spandex biking

> shorts when I ride.

> Yes I look funny in them. Yes, I carry a pair of

> baggies (loose long

> shorts) to cover up when I get to where I am going.

> Yes, my wife and

> son make fun of me by calling me Lance or saying,

> " that guy (who

> weighs 120 lbs) wears the same clothes as Dad. " Why

> do I do it? The

> first day I rode a significant distance (more than

> 10 miles) I was

> wearing pants with a seam down the center. My

> testacies were very

> angry with me for a very long time. I got a rash

> from front to back

> and had this strange sweat mark which I would rather

> forget. The

> stupid looking clothes serve a purpose, and as such

> they are

> necessary if you ride any significant distance.

> I hope this answers your question. If not, let me

> know and I will

> try again.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You betcha, Ron - why not try riding your bike down here!!!

in Cupertino

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I'll have to come down your way sometie and we can have some decaf someplace... My Dad lives in San , so yes, I DO know the way to San . ( and I also know Cupertino is just around the corner.)

Ron

Re: BBQ Bike

Ron - it is SO good and inspirational to see your metamorphosis! I don't know you and wouldn't know you if I saw you on the street, but I'm still SO on your side and rooting for you! You are soon going to be ONEderman!! Go, Ron!

in Cupertino

[Guest guest]

being more active IS kinda nice, isn't it?

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

I am glad to hear you are getting a bike, that is great. I have a

couple of suggestions for starting out.

Start at the local bike shop. Ask what they suggest and try as many

bikes as you can. Each model will feel a bit different and until you

sit on a few (more than 5) you really will not know what the " best

fit is for you. Don't stop at one shop. Go to as many shops as are

convenient to get to, the more the better. Even if they carry the

same bike, try them again. Once you have been on your " few " make a

list of the ones that seemed to feel the best.

Do not spend a lot of money on the first bike. I would suggest

looking at craigslist or the local bike club to find that first

bike. Even if you need it tuned-up after you get it, you will still

save a significant amount of money. Also, bike shops make their

money on repairs and the stuff in the store, not bikes. They are

more than happy to do $50 dollars worth of repairs and they make

about that much on a $500 dollar bike.

When you start riding, use paved trails as much as you can. The road

debris and distractions are where the danger in riding comes from.

Once you feel comfortable (secure) in the saddle, then start more

road riding.

Good luck and let me know how it's going.

PS If anyone calls you a FOG, it is a good thing (that is bike speak

for a Fat Old Guy)

[Guest guest]

Hey Laurie... How's the smoking cessation going? Now tell the truth, but I'm hoping it's good news.

Ron

Re: BBQ Bike

being more active IS kinda nice, isn't it? :)Laurie__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Well , if I'm a FOG, then so be it. I AM a fat old guy anyway, but with any luck, not for long. Thanks for the tips. I was planning to do pretty much that already though. You know what they say about great minds! I'll keep ya posted.

Ron

Re: BBQ Bike

I am glad to hear you are getting a bike, that is great. I have a couple of suggestions for starting out. Start at the local bike shop. Ask what they suggest and try as many bikes as you can. Each model will feel a bit different and until you sit on a few (more than 5) you really will not know what the "best fit is for you. Don't stop at one shop. Go to as many shops as are convenient to get to, the more the better. Even if they carry the same bike, try them again. Once you have been on your "few" make a list of the ones that seemed to feel the best. Do not spend a lot of money on the first bike. I would suggest looking at craigslist or the local bike club to find that first bike. Even if you need it tuned-up after you get it, you will still save a significant amount of money. Also, bike shops make their money on repairs and the stuff in the store, not bikes. They are more than happy to do $50 dollars worth of repairs and they make about that much on a $500 dollar bike. When you start riding, use paved trails as much as you can. The road debris and distractions are where the danger in riding comes from. Once you feel comfortable (secure) in the saddle, then start more road riding. Good luck and let me know how it's going. PS If anyone calls you a FOG, it is a good thing (that is bike speak for a Fat Old Guy)

[Guest guest]

Hey Ron! Thanks for caring! I'm smoking presently.

Too much stress right now to start a new quitting

effort, although I think about it daily. Will keep

you posted.

Laurie

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Ron!

Isn't it great to be able to MOVE again? I'm constantly amazed at

what a difference I'm already seeing just with 25 pounds off and the

extra stamina I have from my water aerobics. My DH and I went down

to San Simeon this weekend to celebrate our 24th anniversary - I've

never been to Hearst Castle, and we wanted to cool off - and when I

saw that the tours required a 1-1/2 mile walk and 150 or more stairs

I was concerned. But I did it with no problem, and I'm sure that

this time last year I would NOT have been able to manage it.

As for bike clothes, my husband (who is nearly 6'4 " and over 300

lbs) found that it was very difficult to find big & tall clothes for

biking. He's been riding for years in regular pants and teeshirts

without too much trouble, although he usually uses a velcro band to

hold his pants in on the side with the chain. (And if the band isn't

long enough, he just puts two together till it is!) However, if

anyone has tips on bike shorts or jerseys for big guys, send them to

the list, please!

Cathy C.

>

> Thanks Lance... uhh... I mean . hehehe I appreciate your

candor. I am to the point now that I'm going to go buy a bike and

start riding. I don't really care what anyone thinks anymore. No

one out there knows how much weight I have already lost, or intend

to lose. In fact, I'll probably end up weighing less than many of

the goons that would make fun of me now.

>

> And for the record everyone... I haven't weighed in since my last

Richmond run, but I've been doing well on my food plan. I feel like

I've not lost more weight though. It's hard to say for sure. I

plan to stop by the local Craig place tomorrow and ask if I

can use their scale. I have started swimming 3 times a week too.

Geez, swimming, walking and soon I'll be biking... I haven't been

this active in YEARS. I think I like it!

>

> Ron

>

> BBQ Bike

>

>

> Sorry it took me so long to answer your bike question. If I

remember

> correctly it was about what kind of bike can you ride and not look

> like a marshmallow on a stick? The short answer is a REALLY BIG

> ONE. (laughter ensues).

> Seriously, the most important thing you can do is pick a bike that

> YOU FEEL comfortable on. This means that you are sitting at an

> appropriate angle; your feet feel good under you, not like a

lounge

> chair. Your ass will hurt for a while. Get over it.

> For us big guys, a mountain bike is better than a road or hybrid

> bike. Fat tires are better than thin. Stay away from shocks, we

> tend to compress them just by getting on, so the ride is just as

> rigid with out the structural support of a solid fork set or seat

> post.

> Finally, clothing. Yes, I wear spandex biking shorts when I

ride.

> Yes I look funny in them. Yes, I carry a pair of baggies (loose

long

> shorts) to cover up when I get to where I am going. Yes, my wife

and

> son make fun of me by calling me Lance or saying, " that guy (who

> weighs 120 lbs) wears the same clothes as Dad. " Why do I do it?

The

> first day I rode a significant distance (more than 10 miles) I was

> wearing pants with a seam down the center. My testacies were very

> angry with me for a very long time. I got a rash from front to

back

> and had this strange sweat mark which I would rather forget. The

> stupid looking clothes serve a purpose, and as such they are

> necessary if you ride any significant distance.

> I hope this answers your question. If not, let me know and I will

> try again.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

CathyHappy Anniversary! Hearst Castle is a great place and you get some great walking exercise at the same time. Take care. Donna JCathy wrote: Hi, Ron! Isn't it great to be able to MOVE again? I'm constantly amazed at what a difference I'm already seeing just with 25 pounds off and the extra stamina I have from my water aerobics. My DH and I went down to San Simeon this weekend to celebrate our 24th anniversary - I've never been to Hearst Castle, and we wanted to cool off - and

when I saw that the tours required a 1-1/2 mile walk and 150 or more stairs I was concerned. But I did it with no problem, and I'm sure that this time last year I would NOT have been able to manage it. As for bike clothes, my husband (who is nearly 6'4" and over 300 lbs) found that it was very difficult to find big & tall clothes for biking. He's been riding for years in regular pants and teeshirts without too much trouble, although he usually uses a velcro band to hold his pants in on the side with the chain. (And if the band isn't long enough, he just puts two together till it is!) However, if anyone has tips on bike shorts or jerseys for big guys, send them to the list, please! Cathy C. > > Thanks Lance... uhh... I mean . hehehe I appreciate your candor. I am to the point now that I'm going to go buy a bike and start riding. I don't really care what anyone thinks anymore. No one out there knows how much weight I have already lost, or intend to lose. In fact, I'll probably end up weighing less than many of the goons that would make fun of me now. > > And for the record everyone... I haven't weighed in since my last Richmond run, but I've been doing well on my food plan. I feel like I've not lost more weight though. It's hard to say for sure. I plan to stop by the local Craig place tomorrow and ask if I can use their scale. I have started swimming 3 times a week too. Geez, swimming, walking and soon I'll be biking... I haven't been this active in YEARS. I think I like it! > > Ron > > ----- Original

Message ----- > From: > To: gastric-bypass-support-kaiser-patients > Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 7:14 AM > Subject: BBQ Bike > > > Sorry it took me so long to answer your bike question. If I remember > correctly it was about what kind of bike can you ride and not look > like a marshmallow on a stick? The short answer is a REALLY BIG > ONE. (laughter ensues). > Seriously, the most important thing you can do is pick a bike that > YOU FEEL comfortable on. This means that you are sitting at an > appropriate angle; your feet feel good under you, not like a lounge > chair. Your ass will hurt for a while. Get over it. > For us big guys, a mountain bike is better than a road

or hybrid > bike. Fat tires are better than thin. Stay away from shocks, we > tend to compress them just by getting on, so the ride is just as > rigid with out the structural support of a solid fork set or seat > post. > Finally, clothing. Yes, I wear spandex biking shorts when I ride. > Yes I look funny in them. Yes, I carry a pair of baggies (loose long > shorts) to cover up when I get to where I am going. Yes, my wife and > son make fun of me by calling me Lance or saying, "that guy (who > weighs 120 lbs) wears the same clothes as Dad." Why do I do it? The > first day I rode a significant distance (more than 10 miles) I was > wearing pants with a seam down the center. My testacies were very > angry with me for a very long time. I got a rash from front to back > and had this strange sweat mark which I would rather forget. The

> stupid looking clothes serve a purpose, and as such they are > necessary if you ride any significant distance. > I hope this answers your question. If not, let me know and I will > try again. > > > > > > > > >