Hey all,
Absolutely new to the forum... I need help
I am turning 30 on May 6 and currently as unhealthy as they come. A little background on me: I was very thin most of my life because there was no such thing as computers or internet till I was around 13 years old and so I would rollerblade, bike ride and play various sports with all my friends. Then at around 18 years old the internet was becoming popular and I started to gain weight. At 23 I was 225 lbs and decided enough was enough and went on a VERY low fat and low carb diet. I consumed mostly protein and hit the gym hard for 2 hours per day 6 days a week. At 25 I was in great shape and weighed 180lbs. I was strong, healthy, muscular and active. Then I quit smoking at around 26 years old and became VERY lazy. Getting out of bed was annoying to me and no matter how much sleep I get I am very fatigued. I guess being 250lbs does that to you.
So now, I am appx 250 lbs, very unhealthy and I keep gaining weight. I don't want to go on the same severe diet and exercise program, I don't have the time for it and, frankly, I am too lazy to be at the gym for 2 hours a day. Ohh, and I LOVEEEE Food. But I need to lose weight, I look horrible and feel even worse.
I went out and purchased a starter bike, I really was on a tight budget and so I went to my LBS and purchased the Cannondale Quick 6. I must say I am pretty happy with it. It is the lowest end of high quality bike brands (IMO) but previously I owned the '06 Specialized Hardrock MTB and then owned the Cannondale F300 and I must say this Cannondale rides amazing for the price.
I went out riding 2 days so far on straight level roads out here in a bike pack in Brooklyn, NY. I rode 5.72 miles on the first day out and 6.7 miles on day 2. My behind is KILLLING me and so are my legs, back and trapezius muscles.
I don't expect to lose 50 pounds in my first month but my goal is to get down to at least 200lbs. How many miles per day should I try to ride? I know the answer would be as many as I can but should I try and do 20 miles per day or 30 or 50? Or 100 miles per week?
Will I still lose weight if I eat as I do now except take out all white bread, potatoes, white rice and pasta and stick to all whole grains and eat a little less?
My goal is to become A LOT healthier, look great and feel better. I have a 6 month old daughter and I wanna be able to give her away at her wedding in 20 some odd years.
I know this was a little long but this is something I am taking very seriously. I will eventually upgrade my bike as I become better and better. Currently I am tracking my miles using mapquest so a cyclometer is the first upgrade I will get. It is important I know my average speed and actual miles ridden. I have also been riding without quenching myself during the ride (no bottle holder yet), like I said, very tight budget.
Absolutely new to the forum... I need help
I am turning 30 on May 6 and currently as unhealthy as they come. A little background on me: I was very thin most of my life because there was no such thing as computers or internet till I was around 13 years old and so I would rollerblade, bike ride and play various sports with all my friends. Then at around 18 years old the internet was becoming popular and I started to gain weight. At 23 I was 225 lbs and decided enough was enough and went on a VERY low fat and low carb diet. I consumed mostly protein and hit the gym hard for 2 hours per day 6 days a week. At 25 I was in great shape and weighed 180lbs. I was strong, healthy, muscular and active. Then I quit smoking at around 26 years old and became VERY lazy. Getting out of bed was annoying to me and no matter how much sleep I get I am very fatigued. I guess being 250lbs does that to you.
So now, I am appx 250 lbs, very unhealthy and I keep gaining weight. I don't want to go on the same severe diet and exercise program, I don't have the time for it and, frankly, I am too lazy to be at the gym for 2 hours a day. Ohh, and I LOVEEEE Food. But I need to lose weight, I look horrible and feel even worse.
I went out and purchased a starter bike, I really was on a tight budget and so I went to my LBS and purchased the Cannondale Quick 6. I must say I am pretty happy with it. It is the lowest end of high quality bike brands (IMO) but previously I owned the '06 Specialized Hardrock MTB and then owned the Cannondale F300 and I must say this Cannondale rides amazing for the price.
I went out riding 2 days so far on straight level roads out here in a bike pack in Brooklyn, NY. I rode 5.72 miles on the first day out and 6.7 miles on day 2. My behind is KILLLING me and so are my legs, back and trapezius muscles.
I don't expect to lose 50 pounds in my first month but my goal is to get down to at least 200lbs. How many miles per day should I try to ride? I know the answer would be as many as I can but should I try and do 20 miles per day or 30 or 50? Or 100 miles per week?
Will I still lose weight if I eat as I do now except take out all white bread, potatoes, white rice and pasta and stick to all whole grains and eat a little less?
My goal is to become A LOT healthier, look great and feel better. I have a 6 month old daughter and I wanna be able to give her away at her wedding in 20 some odd years.
I know this was a little long but this is something I am taking very seriously. I will eventually upgrade my bike as I become better and better. Currently I am tracking my miles using mapquest so a cyclometer is the first upgrade I will get. It is important I know my average speed and actual miles ridden. I have also been riding without quenching myself during the ride (no bottle holder yet), like I said, very tight budget.