Hello all .... Jelly legs !

[RPe]

I have just ventured out on my new Gtech Sports for the first time.

60, overweight, unfit, had a bollocking from the Doc about lifestyle so it’s time for a bit of a change. I played a lot of Rugby so am now orthopaedically challenged to say the least.

My old ‘specialized’ road bike is gathering dust and hasn’t moved for 5 years .... to be honest this Gtech seems to be the answer to my prayers. I just did around 10 miles with a few stiffish climbs and when I got home I could tell I’d done some exercise ( hence the jelly legs ) ... perfect.

I plan to go out every day ( weather permitting of course ... ) and combine my exercise routine to include less beer and crap food more dog walks and more golf ...... we’ll see !

26/4/2018 .... 15st 9 lbs

25/5/2018 .....15st 3 lbs .... doing OK

 

[RPe]

25/5/2018 .....15st 3 lbs .... doing OK

24/6/18

14 st 12 ... including a week away at a wedding !

Big test next month fortnight in Spain. I’ll be happy to stay at this weight. We’ll see.

 

[Fat Rat]

Top job
Keep up the good work

 

[anotherkiwi]

24/6/18

14 st 12 ... including a week away at a wedding !

Big test next month fortnight in Spain. I’ll be happy to stay at this weight. We’ll see.

No Tapas with mayo, try and moderate the red wine, no rosé! Stuff fried in olive oil should be OK stick to the fresh fruit, fish and veg as much as you can.

 

[RPe]

No Tapas with mayo, try and moderate the red wine, no rosé! Stuff fried in olive oil should be OK stick to the fresh fruit, fish and veg as much as you can.

Thanks. I’ll be golfing a bit but really can’t see me getting through it with no weight gain. We’ll see .... I’ll just deal with it when we get back.

 

[RPe]

25/7/18 .... 15 stone 2. Spanish holiday and a wedding week end have contributed to my first setback. I’m back in the saddle though so we’ll see. Acquiring this little girl has not helped either !

 

[Benjahmin]

That's me after one of my longer rides!

 

[RPe]

That's me after one of my longer rides!

She’s up and about at 6.30 every morning .... we’ve had her for 2 weeks now ... I’m knackered !

 

[Steve Bowles]

I'm 69 and in the same boat as you, but I've also had two heart attacks. My bike is my life-saver. I'm still a bit wobbly riding on the pavement, and I hate having cars overtake me, but I'm sure that's normal. In the six months I've had my bike I've lost two stone.

Keep it up. We need to show these young whipper-snappers that you don't need a 45 km/h speed bike to have fun.

 

[RPe]

I'm 69 and in the same boat as you, but I've also had two heart attacks. My bike is my life-saver. I'm still a bit wobbly riding on the pavement, and I hate having cars overtake me, but I'm sure that's normal. In the six months I've had my bike I've lost two stone.

Keep it up. We need to show these young whipper-snappers that you don't need a 45 km/h speed bike to have fun.[/QUOTE

 

[RPe]

Well done Steve 2 stones off is very impressive.

What else are you doing in terms of diet/beer etc.

 

[Steve Bowles]

Well done Steve 2 stones off is very impressive.

What else are you doing in terms of diet/beer etc.

I think the fear of falling off a 24kg bike onto the road (which I have done twice), or wobbling into an oncoming automobile helps with losing pounds -- along with not eating anything white (potatoes, rice, bread, pasta). Chicken and veg is now my staple diet. One pint of ale a week, and one cigar a month keeps me on the happy side.

 

[Fat Rat]

I think the fear of falling off a 24kg bike onto the road (which I have done twice), or wobbling into an oncoming automobile helps with losing pounds -- along with not eating anything white (potatoes, rice, bread, pasta). Chicken and veg is now my staple diet. One pint of ale a week, and one cigar a month keeps me on the happy side.

Cracking job all round with the weight loss
Sleep would also help too