Cycling sounds like an excellent choice for my clients who have chosen
the "Take Shape for Life" weight and health management program. After
achieving a target goal weight and several weeks of a transition period, the maintenance phase is most successful with a consistent activity that effectively burns calories. See www.petekelley.tsfl.com/
Posted byPete KelleyAugust 19, 2010 05:32:21
Bike it off
When my doctor told me I should get back to my "college weight" I just laughed: that was 40 pounds and 25 years ago! But...between diet and cycling I took off 40 pounds in less than a year. Now...can I get my college hair back?
The "attitude" of your bike makes a difference in the shape of your body too.I rode a heavy cruiser to work for years and while I loved the bike, I didn't get as much power from my ass and legs as I did when I switched to a road bike (mine now has upright bars)
Choosing a more "ass-ertive" frame geometry will help you get good exercise from your ride - and also give your ass and thighs a sleeker shape than the "chicken drumstick thighs" which we develop when riding a more relaxed geometry that works mostly the tops of the quadricept muscles.
Posted byAmy WalkerAugust 03, 2010 16:04:58
Just have fun.
Cecily : Agreed. Whenever someone asks me why I cycle to work I always answer "Because its fun!". However, I did lose 12 kg in the first few months and dropped two sizes in jeans. After more than 5 years in the saddle I've stopped losing weight - but I eat whatever I want and never put on any either!
Im guessing you havent noticed any weight loss yet because muscle is heavier than fat and you are in the "conversion" stage. The loss of inches around your middle is a pretty good sign that something is going on.
Posted byGandalfAugust 03, 2010 00:54:52
Losing weight? Just have fun!
I commuted by bike every day this summer and so far I haven't lost a single pound. I've lost a few inches on the lower half of my body, but the scale hasn't moved a bit.
Then again, that's not my primary motivation - having a good time and arriving at work with a smile on my face is.
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Take Shape for Life / Cycling
Posted by Pete Kelley August 19, 2010 05:32:21
Bike it off
Posted by Rich Gunn - SF, CA August 18, 2010 22:18:29
Ass-ertive geometry helps too
Posted by Amy Walker August 03, 2010 16:04:58
Just have fun.
Posted by Gandalf August 03, 2010 00:54:52
Losing weight? Just have fun!
Posted by Cecily August 02, 2010 17:37:49