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Chuck Miller

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Hi everyone,

I've been lurking for a week or two while rereading the Atkins/Eades books
that have been sitting on the shelf for a few years, and I can see that some
of the things about low-carbing that I "remember" being true really aren't,
so between the re-reads and this group, I think I'm starting out on the
right track. I low-carbed in '99, losing 37 pounds and feeling better than
I had in a long time, but like many people, I let temptation over-rule
reason and gained it all back over the next couple years.
I found out I had a couple bulging disks in my back recently, and quickly
realized that this was a true wake-up call to lose the extra weight, (as if
being very, very out of shape wasn't enough!) so I started in earnest on
4/04/2006.
I just bought a recumbent trike and sold my road and mountain bikes (darn
herniated disks) and have just started cycling again as well, so between the
two, and some light weight lifiting - I think this is going to be a pretty
great thing. Nice meeting you all, and thanks for the information!

204/198/160 ( I think I did that right!)

Chuck
 
Hi, Chuck! Welcome back! I was at a charity ride last Saturday and saw a
couple of trikes. Both were tadpoles. What did you get--and why? I don't
mean 'why the bike?', I mean why the tadpole or the delta....did you get
USS? As you can tell, I am somewhat fascinated by these trikes.

Pat in TX
 
Chuck Miller wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've been lurking for a week or two while rereading the Atkins/Eades books
> that have been sitting on the shelf for a few years, and I can see that some
> of the things about low-carbing that I "remember" being true really aren't,

Amazing, isn't it, how the book actually changed from what it was when
you read it years ago.

When you leave a book on the shelf for a long time, I think that the
books change themselves in order to become more interesting should you
ever pick them up to read again.


You made a great start.... rereading.

Keep it up.

Jim



--
1) Eat Till SATISFIED, Not STUFFED... Atkins repeated 9 times in the book
2) Exercise: It's Non-Negotiable..... Chapter 22 title, Atkins book
3) Don't Diet Without Supplemental Nutrients... Chapter 23 title, Atkins
book
4) A sensible eating plan, and follow it. (Atkins, Self Made or Other)
 
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
says...
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've been lurking for a week or two while rereading the Atkins/Eades books
> that have been sitting on the shelf for a few years, and I can see that some
> of the things about low-carbing that I "remember" being true really aren't,
> so between the re-reads and this group, I think I'm starting out on the
> right track. I low-carbed in '99, losing 37 pounds and feeling better than
> I had in a long time, but like many people, I let temptation over-rule
> reason and gained it all back over the next couple years.
> I found out I had a couple bulging disks in my back recently, and quickly
> realized that this was a true wake-up call to lose the extra weight, (as if
> being very, very out of shape wasn't enough!) so I started in earnest on
> 4/04/2006.
> I just bought a recumbent trike and sold my road and mountain bikes (darn
> herniated disks) and have just started cycling again as well, so between the
> two, and some light weight lifiting - I think this is going to be a pretty
> great thing. Nice meeting you all, and thanks for the information!
>
> 204/198/160 ( I think I did that right!)

Hi Chuck, welcome to the group!

--
Saffire
205/140/135-140 (aka JUST RIGHT!)
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

*** This post originated in alt.support.diet.low-carb -- its appearance
in any other forum is deceptive and unauthorized. ***
 
Hi Pat,

Thanks! I got a tadpole - an HP Velotechnik Scorpion with USS. The main
consideration was seat comfort, since I messed up my back, and it felt the
best out of the 4 or 5 I tried. Unfortunately, as I'm sure you know, with
recumbents the seat are all proprietary, so even though I liked the
componentry on a different model it didn't have as supportive of a seat so I
bought the HP Velo. As far as tadpole v. Delta, I really liked the
steering as well as the lower riding position of the tadpoles. I initially
was just going to get a 2 wheel recumbent, but I couldn't get the bike
handling down to feel safe in traffic.
I'm debating about taking it out right now in fact. It's a sunny and 40F w/
a clear blue sky in Chicago, but this is my first week back on the plan so
my legs are a little sore from a long walk I took yesterday, and my hands
are cold. Too make matters worse my wife is battling pneumonia at the
moment, so I don't know how many more stresses I want to throw at my own
immune system :)
I've read your and Roger Zoul's posts on rbm, so I know it's possible to
ride and eat low-carb, despite what people who haven't tried it say! I'm
looking forward to the day when I can wear lycra shorts and see all of the
elastic band on top :)

Chuck

"Pat in TX" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi, Chuck! Welcome back! I was at a charity ride last Saturday and saw a
> couple of trikes. Both were tadpoles. What did you get--and why? I don't
> mean 'why the bike?', I mean why the tadpole or the delta....did you get
> USS? As you can tell, I am somewhat fascinated by these trikes.
>
> Pat in TX
>
 
Thanks Jim! That's an amusing concept re. books - I've always been
intrigued by the new and oftentimes contrary ideas and feelings I get from
reading something multiple times over many years.
I sometimes wonder why in the world I ever thought this or that was
interesting, and other times I can't believe that I didn't get past the
first chapter the first time I approached it.

Chuck

"Jbuch" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Chuck Miller wrote:
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I've been lurking for a week or two while rereading the Atkins/Eades
>> books that have been sitting on the shelf for a few years, and I can see
>> that some of the things about low-carbing that I "remember" being true
>> really aren't,
>
> Amazing, isn't it, how the book actually changed from what it was when you
> read it years ago.
>
> When you leave a book on the shelf for a long time, I think that the books
> change themselves in order to become more interesting should you ever pick
> them up to read again.
>
>
> You made a great start.... rereading.
>
> Keep it up.
>
> Jim
>
>
>
> --
> 1) Eat Till SATISFIED, Not STUFFED... Atkins repeated 9 times in the book
> 2) Exercise: It's Non-Negotiable..... Chapter 22 title, Atkins book
> 3) Don't Diet Without Supplemental Nutrients... Chapter 23 title, Atkins
> book
> 4) A sensible eating plan, and follow it. (Atkins, Self Made or Other)
 
Thanks Saffire!

Chuck
"Saffire" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>, [email protected]
> says...
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I've been lurking for a week or two while rereading the Atkins/Eades
>> books
>> that have been sitting on the shelf for a few years, and I can see that
>> some
>> of the things about low-carbing that I "remember" being true really
>> aren't,
>> so between the re-reads and this group, I think I'm starting out on the
>> right track. I low-carbed in '99, losing 37 pounds and feeling better
>> than
>> I had in a long time, but like many people, I let temptation over-rule
>> reason and gained it all back over the next couple years.
>> I found out I had a couple bulging disks in my back recently, and
>> quickly
>> realized that this was a true wake-up call to lose the extra weight, (as
>> if
>> being very, very out of shape wasn't enough!) so I started in earnest on
>> 4/04/2006.
>> I just bought a recumbent trike and sold my road and mountain bikes (darn
>> herniated disks) and have just started cycling again as well, so between
>> the
>> two, and some light weight lifiting - I think this is going to be a
>> pretty
>> great thing. Nice meeting you all, and thanks for the information!
>>
>> 204/198/160 ( I think I did that right!)
>
> Hi Chuck, welcome to the group!
>
> --
> Saffire
> 205/140/135-140 (aka JUST RIGHT!)
> Atkins since 6/14/03
> Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333
>
> *** This post originated in alt.support.diet.low-carb -- its appearance
> in any other forum is deceptive and unauthorized. ***
>
 
Jbuch wrote:
> Amazing, isn't it, how the book actually changed from what it was when
> you read it years ago.
>
> When you leave a book on the shelf for a long time, I think that the
> books change themselves in order to become more interesting should you
> ever pick them up to read again.

They breed too. You organize your books into 4 bookshelves, and then
when you mvoe them, it turns out you need another book shelf. And this
continues, even though you lend books out and give them away... they
just breed and breed and breed. Like rabbits.
 
Here's a suggestion: for a mid-ride snack, take some of those mozzarella
sticks in the individual wraps. In the summer, I stick them in my Hydropak
next to the water bladder. I always fill the bladder up with ice cubes and
then top it off with water. That's why I use a 100 ml pack--because I wind
up with about 70 ml water after all the ice has been put in.

I know you'll like the trike!

Pat in TX
 
On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 10:18:09 -0500, "Chuck Miller" <[email protected]>
wrote:

|Hi Pat,
|
|Thanks! I got a tadpole - an HP Velotechnik Scorpion with USS. The main
|consideration was seat comfort, since I messed up my back, and it felt the
|best out of the 4 or 5 I tried. Unfortunately, as I'm sure you know, with
|recumbents the seat are all proprietary, so even though I liked the
|componentry on a different model it didn't have as supportive of a seat so I
|bought the HP Velo. As far as tadpole v. Delta, I really liked the
|steering as well as the lower riding position of the tadpoles. I initially
|was just going to get a 2 wheel recumbent, but I couldn't get the bike
|handling down to feel safe in traffic.
|I'm debating about taking it out right now in fact. It's a sunny and 40F w/
|a clear blue sky in Chicago, but this is my first week back on the plan so
|my legs are a little sore from a long walk I took yesterday, and my hands
|are cold. Too make matters worse my wife is battling pneumonia at the
|moment, so I don't know how many more stresses I want to throw at my own
|immune system :)
|I've read your and Roger Zoul's posts on rbm, so I know it's possible to
|ride and eat low-carb, despite what people who haven't tried it say! I'm
|looking forward to the day when I can wear lycra shorts and see all of the
|elastic band on top :)
|
|Chuck

I'd be very interested in knowing how the recumbent trike works out
for you, since I've been considering buying one. I have a disability
that prevents me from walking any considerable distance and makes
balancing on a tw0-wheel bike impossible. I'm thinking that a
recumbent tricycle might be exactly what I need to help me get back
into an exercise regimen that I can do.
--

Peter
 
[email protected] writes:

> They breed too. You organize your books into 4 bookshelves, and
> then when you mvoe them, it turns out you need another book shelf.
> And this continues, even though you lend books out and give them
> away... they just breed and breed and breed. Like rabbits.

Especially when you give them a room of their own, they'll start
overflowing into piles on the floor and other surfaces. They also
attract other books from a distance; if you go to auctions or garage
sales, other books will sneak into your vehicle to get to yours.



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Aaron -- [email protected] -- 285/240/200
http://www.myspace.com/aaronbaugher
 

>
>> They breed too. You organize your books into 4 bookshelves, and
>> then when you mvoe them, it turns out you need another book shelf.
>> And this continues, even though you lend books out and give them
>> away... they just breed and breed and breed. Like rabbits.
>
> Especially when you give them a room of their own, they'll start
> overflowing into piles on the floor and other surfaces. They also
> attract other books from a distance; if you go to auctions or garage
> sales, other books will sneak into your vehicle to get to yours.

Yes, all of that is true---but you haven't touched upon a vital issue: old
books! What do you do with the books you got your son to look into colleges
(and he went to college in 1991)? What do you do with the old copies of
books on drugs and health matters? And what about those books on Windows 3.1
and Windows 98? I feel as if I am doing something shameful when I try to get
rid of books.

Pat in TX
 
Hi Peter,

The link that Pat pasted in his response is a good one. That's a very
reputable shop and the people are great to deal with there. I've included a
link to a more generic recumbent site, and on that site, under the message
board/specialty, there is a lot of info about trikes.
In my case, the seat was the driver for the whole purchase, since my back
necesitated the best support I could get. Try riding a few of them - I
think they are less alike than bicycles are alike since the seats vary quite
a bit, from hard shell plastics to mesh webbing. I'm looking forward to
putting a lot of miles on it this summer.

http://www.bentrideronline.com/

Chuck

"Marengo" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Sun, 9 Apr 2006 10:18:09 -0500, "Chuck Miller" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> |Hi Pat,
> |
> |Thanks! I got a tadpole - an HP Velotechnik Scorpion with USS. The
> main
> |consideration was seat comfort, since I messed up my back, and it felt
> the
> |best out of the 4 or 5 I tried. Unfortunately, as I'm sure you know,
> with
> |recumbents the seat are all proprietary, so even though I liked the
> |componentry on a different model it didn't have as supportive of a seat
> so I
> |bought the HP Velo. As far as tadpole v. Delta, I really liked the
> |steering as well as the lower riding position of the tadpoles. I
> initially
> |was just going to get a 2 wheel recumbent, but I couldn't get the bike
> |handling down to feel safe in traffic.
> |I'm debating about taking it out right now in fact. It's a sunny and 40F
> w/
> |a clear blue sky in Chicago, but this is my first week back on the plan
> so
> |my legs are a little sore from a long walk I took yesterday, and my hands
> |are cold. Too make matters worse my wife is battling pneumonia at the
> |moment, so I don't know how many more stresses I want to throw at my own
> |immune system :)
> |I've read your and Roger Zoul's posts on rbm, so I know it's possible to
> |ride and eat low-carb, despite what people who haven't tried it say! I'm
> |looking forward to the day when I can wear lycra shorts and see all of
> the
> |elastic band on top :)
> |
> |Chuck
>
> I'd be very interested in knowing how the recumbent trike works out
> for you, since I've been considering buying one. I have a disability
> that prevents me from walking any considerable distance and makes
> balancing on a tw0-wheel bike impossible. I'm thinking that a
> recumbent tricycle might be exactly what I need to help me get back
> into an exercise regimen that I can do.
> --
>
> Peter
 

> I'd be very interested in knowing how the recumbent trike works out
> for you, since I've been considering buying one. I have a disability
> that prevents me from walking any considerable distance and makes
> balancing on a tw0-wheel bike impossible. I'm thinking that a
> recumbent tricycle might be exactly what I need to help me get back
> into an exercise regimen that I can do.
> --
>
> Peter

http://actionbent.com/TWTRIKE.html

Here's another model to look at.
 
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