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Un1k0rn said:
Thanks. Still, I want to work on shedding the pounds so I can actually do Stuff™ in the future.

Losing weight, once begun, is surprisingly easy, I must admit. Slow, but easy.

The more difficult task I have ahead of me is battling my emotional demons. I'm hoping the bike might be a useful tool in that endeavour.

Got my new saddle in the post today, from a friend. Going to install it this evening when it's cooler outside.
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Yeah. It is great to hear you get your ball rolling on weight loss. It will reap benefits, trust me.

As for emotions - do not expect to be victorious out of the gate. It takes longer time to get your internal life in order. But that road is definitely worth taking as well. Results will be something of new life and renewed yourself.

Keep it going. Good luck!
 

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Cmdr Eagleboy said:
Yeah. It is great to hear you get your ball rolling on weight loss. It will reap benefits, trust me.

As for emotions - do not expect to be victorious out of the gate. It takes longer time to get your internal life in order. But that road is definitely worth taking as well. Results will be something of new life and renewed yourself.

Keep it going. Good luck!
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Aye, cheers dude. Yeah, make no mistake. Seeing that number on the scales drop every few days is really helping my morale. :)

As Mr Razor has posted, Lidl has a deal coming up for a helmet that's much better value than Halfords. Will be buying on the day.
 

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There are also various styles and sizes. I would (if you have the chance) see if you can find out what your head size is, so that you can get the one best suited for your needs (and, at those prices, it could be worth buying more than one). I would also (if you don't already have some) get a set of lights.

Please can ALL road users be careful out there;

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/roya...rry-on-london-road/ar-BBM0hQm?ocid=spartanntp
 
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Hell Razor5543 said:
There are also various styles and sizes. I would (if you have the chance) see if you can find out what your head size is, so that you can get the one best suited for your needs (and, at those prices, it could be worth buying more than one). I would also (if you don't already have some) get a set of lights.

Please can ALL road users be careful out there;

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/roya...rry-on-london-road/ar-BBM0hQm?ocid=spartanntp
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Absolutely. Lights go without saying, I would have thought.
 

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Hmmm... In the Army, I figured out a great secret in life - If you have to ask if it's OK, it's probably not OK.

So I lock my bike(s) to the stairwell railing (not in the stairwell) of a parking garage where I work. I am a contract parker there. The garage people never complain, even when I ride through the garage at the end of my day (it's fun to go downhill).

Lately I've grown tired of hauling my heavy- 10 lbs lock in my backpack with me, and mounting it to my frame isn't an option. I've been thinking of leaving it inconspicuously locked to the railing during the week.

What do you guys think? Yea, or nay?

Now, I will say this - One bit of counterpoint is I feel my 15 lbs bag actually helps me from a fitness perspective. Albeit it's a bit uncomfortable. Do you agree or disagree? Does adding weight to your ride give you the opportunity of spinning against more resistance?

P.S. I finally broke 190 and am finally weighing in at 188. I'm jazzed, man.
 
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Hmmm... In the Army, I figured out a great secret in life - If you have to ask if it's OK, it's probably not OK.

So I lock my bike(s) to the stairwell railing (not in the stairwell) of a parking garage where I work. I am a contract parker there. The garage people never complain, even when I ride through the garage at the end of my day (it's fun to go downhill).

Lately I've grown tired of hauling my heavy- 10 lbs lock in my backpack with me, and mounting it to my frame isn't an option. I've been thinking of leaving it inconspicuously locked to the railing during the week.

What do you guys think? Yea, or nay?

Now, I will say this - One bit of counterpoint is I feel my 15 lbs bag actually helps me from a fitness perspective. Albeit it's a bit uncomfortable. Do you agree or disagree? Does adding weight to your ride give you the opportunity of spinning against more resistance?

P.S. I finally broke 190 and am finally weighing in at 188. I'm jazzed, man.
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The lock I'd say it depends on how much traffic there is there and if you have recourse should you show up and it's missing one day.

Extra mass is more work for sure, but it's more comfortable suspended on the bike.
I suppose there would be a small added fitness benefit of carrying it on your body from the upper body engagement.
Heavy wheels/tires really slow you down so for fitness minded commuters I always recommend sturdy wheels and thick tire casings.
Specialized Armadillos and some of the Schwalbes are very good that way but sacrifice a little ride quality.
 

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The lock I'd say it depends on how much traffic there is there and if you have recourse should you show up and it's missing one day.

Extra mass is more work for sure, but it's more comfortable suspended on the bike.
I suppose there would be a small added fitness benefit of carrying it on your body from the upper body engagement.
Heavy wheels/tires really slow you down so for fitness minded commuters I always recommend sturdy wheels and thick tire casings.
Specialized Armadillos and some of the Schwalbes are very good that way but sacrifice a little ride quality.
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Thanks, Bob. I honestly think the lock will be OK provided I take it home on the weekends. My bike is in the same place every day, so all of the garage staff who roam the floors see it on a regular basis. I think I'll start leaving it during the work week.

Hey, Un1, check it out...

[video=youtube;WIAUkILN24k]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIAUkILN24k[/video]
 

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vindelanos said:
Thanks, Bob. I honestly think the lock will be OK provided I take it home on the weekends. My bike is in the same place every day, so all of the garage staff who roam the floors see it on a regular basis. I think I'll start leaving it during the work week.

Hey, Un1, check it out...
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That's seriously the same dude? Damn.
 

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Un1k0rn said:
That's seriously the same dude? Damn.
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Yep, cycling works and is easy on the joints.
Swimming is really good too.
Even relatively warm water leaches heat(read: calories) from your body, since it's such a good conductor.

I'd also highly suggest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Google "BJJ before after" for many shocking photos.
It can be expensive so you'll need to make it a priority.
I think it would be a great fit for you.
Even if you think it's not right for you now, perhaps down the road a bit.

Matt Thornton is on point here:
[video=youtube;kMAeeeAauEw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMAeeeAauEw[/video]
 

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Bob Lighthouse said:
Yep, cycling works and is easy on the joints.
Swimming is really good too.
Even relatively warm water leaches heat(read: calories) from your body, since it's such a good conductor.

I'd also highly suggest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Google "BJJ before after" for many shocking photos.
It can be expensive so you'll need to make it a priority.
I think it would be a great fit for you.
Even if you think it's not right for you now, perhaps down the road a bit.

Matt Thornton is on point here:
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I'm going on a caravan holiday with my folks at the year's end. There's an indoor pool at the site, and I'm going to start swimming again then. When I get back home I'll look at the local leisure centre, see if they offer a slot in their schedule for adults only at the pool. (I detest kids, they just annoy me, so a slot where screaming brats aren't allowed would be perfect)
 

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vindelanos said:
Thanks, Bob. I honestly think the lock will be OK provided I take it home on the weekends. My bike is in the same place every day, so all of the garage staff who roam the floors see it on a regular basis. I think I'll start leaving it during the work week.

Hey, Un1, check it out...
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It also gives me a lot of hope that I can one day look again like I did when working at the stables.

I was a different guy back then. Should have seen the size of the bags of sand I was lifting. At least five a day.

Man I went downhill LOL.

No no, I can get back into that shape, I'm hopeful.
 

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Un1k0rn said:
It also gives me a lot of hope that I can one day look again like I did when working at the stables.

I was a different guy back then. Should have seen the size of the bags of sand I was lifting. At least five a day.

Man I went downhill LOL.

No no, I can get back into that shape, I'm hopeful.
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Pffft, you are young.
You can be WAY stronger than you ever were.

Imagine if you had a car that got more powerful, faster, better handling, and better looking the more you drove it.
That is exactly what your body is like.

Drive the heck out of it.
 

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Bob Lighthouse said:
Pffft, you are young.
You can be WAY stronger than you ever were.

Imagine if you had a car that got more powerful, faster, better handling, and better looking the more you drove it.
That is exactly what your body is like.

Drive the heck out of it.
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I hope so. I just wanna' be able to do stuff again, not run out of breath going up the stairs.
 
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