I'm down to 190 pounds, which is still 25 more than I weighed in the Army. Hoping to get into the 180-185 range before winter sets in.

Earth First!
_{(We can strip mine the rest later.)}

Best of luck. I'll heckle harass torment encourage you on Strava. That is a very dejected looking photo on Sweat Pledge, btw.

I think everyone has to find their own way to change their lifestyle and do what works for them. I hope that you will figure out what works for you, and keep us updated on how it's going as you tweak things and adapt your approach. It was great to see you set off on the LEL training last year, and I became concerned about how you were doing when I noticed your Strava updates trail off to nothing. LEL is a massive goal, and I don't think it would work for me - something like that is too daunting a challenge for me to face as a starting point.

That said, and ymmw, but what worked for me to lose >50lb was a number of small changes over time, including changes to my eating habits, taking up bike commuting again, and using both food and non-food rewards for behaviours. It would appear that I train myself just like a dog.

Before I started, one of my hopes was to suck less at riding up hills, which used to (figuratively) kill me when I was fat. I'm at the point now where I have somehow learned to enjoy hills, and I ride for the views. There's nothing like being able to ride uphill for 12km from my house with 700m of climbing to enjoy places like this:
http://www.hulver.com/scoop-files/2866/kelowna_lookout.jpg

Can't wait to see some pics of where your bike takes you in the next few years.

I gained over 40lbs in the year that I was separated from my ex. Finally I decided that was enough and started back at the gym and eating better. I've lost 57lbs so far and I'm still going. I found that the key is to find something you like to do and stick with that. I love doing cardio ... so I go and do that - listen to music, do my thing and find myself getting healthier.

You can do this!

But I seriously need to get stronger/fitter. And quit smoking. And probably drink less.

It's hard, though, when sitting on the deck with a book and a beer is so much more enticing than exercise. You might very well help me to get off my lazy ass and start working to get stronger - at the least I will probably have less achy joints when I get up in the mornings if I do.

And good luck! Let us know how it goes!

Thumbs up for thumbs up! 

fancy electronic tracking stuff.

But, I have hauled out my old bicycle, fitted a flat bar and I am officially bicycling in London again.

My aim is simply to do some exercise (usually cycling, but sometimes swimming, b/c logistics) every day. So far I'm at 10 days in a row.

So I'm with you, even if Strava is beyond my phone.

Someone must have told me if you work too hard, you can sweat.
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It is unlikely that the good of a snail should reside in its shell: so is it likely that the good of a man should?

I've got some serious bike spending to do, because I've moved up to the top of a hill that's too far to easily walk, and that I suspect I would simply take the bus every day if I had the choice.

So, the long and short is that I'll be putting a bottom bracket motor on my bike, and making sure I stay riding. Will go down and buy it on the weekend.

If you want kudos on Strava, we need something to click.

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you can follow me @ Michael Heinz and I'll follow you back. 

You our were the person who inspired me to get on a bike in the first place, so, hey, you can do it again!

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