Hello again!

[Andywinds]

I've had a long while off the bike for various reasons, one being that I was lazy, and was ill late spring. Anyway, I'm overweight, very unfit and not feeling great about being out of shape.

I've set the bike up to go out tonight after work, looking forward to it.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Take it easy and enjoy the ride.

 

[Andywinds]

Take it easy and enjoy the ride.

Thanks, my wife has been saying the same. I'm not daft, hopefully.

 

[raleighnut]

Have fun

 

[roadrash]

enjoy it, im sure you will

 

[Shadow]

Take it easy and enjoy the ride.

This ^^^, many times over.
If you get this bit right then weight loss will happen and fitness will return. You will soon feel great.!

 

[Andywinds]

Thanks all. It was a tough rides, my legs struggled almost straight away. I cannot go out too often too soon as I get saddle sore. But it was very good to be out, should never have had a big layoff.

 

[Andywinds]

It's been 3.5 weeks now and I'm still riding, no where near the performance before I stopped but going well. Only slight issues I have is, a light sore knee and Achilles tendon. I've also lost about 14lbs in that time period, but I've also been in the gym as well. Oh, and I've also dropped carbs down to virtually nothing. Need to slow things down a bit.

 

[Dayvo]

Welcome back and glad to hear that you're happier withyourself.

Cut/heavily reduce sugar from your diet and you'll notice even more health benefits.

 

[Andywinds]

Welcome back and glad to hear that you're happier withyourself.

Cut/heavily reduce sugar from your diet and you'll notice even more health benefits.

Thanks Dayvo, just to add, I've not really been having any sugar/carbs, apart from the odd banana and apple, some berries that's it. I've not eaten bread, rice, potato, pasta in that time. I would like to be around 13.5 and 14 stone by the summer time, I know it's not all about the weight, but I do feel better weighing less. Plus I can climb hills better :-)

 

[Dayvo]

Thanks Dayvo, just to add, I've not really been having any sugar/carbs, apart from the odd banana and apple, some berries that's it. I've not eaten bread, rice, potato, pasta in that time. I would like to be around 13.5 and 14 stone by the summer time, I know it's not all about the weight, but I do feel better weighing less. Plus I can climb hills better :-)

That sounds very good!

IF you can manage any extra exercise, skipping 2 x 5 minutes a day is excellent for toning your body and dropping weight.

 

[Andywinds]

That sounds very good!

IF you can manage any extra exercise, skipping 2 x 5 minutes a day is excellent for toning your body and dropping weight.

I think I will break!! I'm in the gym first thing in the morning or at lunch for an hour doing weight, I was doing an hour on the treadmill but now my ankle is sore. It's only been less then 4 weeks so it's not too bad. Looking bad in Lycra is also a motivation.

 

[Dayvo]

TBH I don't think lifting weights is necessary, unless you want to bulk up, at least not for cycling.

But if you're comfortable with it and enjoying the routine, then carry on by all means.

 

[Andywinds]

TBH I don't think lifting weights is necessary, unless you want to bulk up, at least not for cycling.

But if you're comfortable with it and enjoying the routine, then carry on by all means.

It was never something I did for cycling, been in the gym for around 20 years, I started cycling a few years ago to get fit and lose weight, I had elevated blood pressure. I use both to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.