I Bought A Bike

[PreciousCargo 55]

Yes, I bought a new bike that I can comfortably ride. I am so proud that my weight loss has allowed me to engage in a activity I use to throughly enjoy. When I was at my highest weight I couldnt comfortably ride a bike and was embarassed by my weight. Friday I was one month post op and decided I needed to start exercising. Having heel spurs causes me great difficulty walking. However, I was advised that with continual weight loss this will improve. Last nite I rode for 20 mins and have no soreness today. I know bicycling will require me to at least ride an hour before I begin burning calories. I am just so excited I can enjoy riding again and with my 11 yr old son.

[carbgrl 119]

Congratulations! Finding an exercise we really enjoy is very important. Keep it up!

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Great job finding an exercise you like! I'm thinking about buying a bike also. CONGRATS!

[AdvocateMom 4]

That's wonderful :-) I'm asking for a bike for my Mother's Day gift.

[lisahg 9]

I am sure you'll really enjoy your new bike. I bought a bike last summer before my surgery to increase my exercise activity options. My town has a pretty nice bike path that travels arounds the town and a college campus. Its been fun getting back into biking. It had been 15+ years since I rode a bike. It was comical when I went to a bike store to try a few out, on a bumpy dirt road in back of the store. I was so hoping that saying about "once you learn to ride a bike you never forget" was true. I was pretty woobley and uncoordinated at first. My 2 sons thought watching their 45 year old mom attempt to ride a bike after so many years was waaaay hysterical. The sales guy said "Why do I feel like this is going to end up on Youtube?" Have fun and dont forget your helmet.

[massindex 346]

Even 20 minutes on the bike will burn calories and speed up your metabolism. Keep it up. I'm up to 20 miles a day and I'd like to do a century ride before the end of the year.

[lacanosafl 0]

This is great news for you and me both. I had both knee's replaced last year, but with sleep apnia, and a shortness of breath, I couldn't exercise much. I had a hard time just walking out to get my newspaper. Since I have had the sleeve, I have lost about 35 lbs. and am not out of breath that much. Improving everyday. I was in Walmart the other day and looked a bike. I need to do some exercise and have decided to get one. What kind of bike did you get?? I'm still heavy, 319, and am a little embarrassed to get help getting the right bike. I guess I'll just have to grin and bare it, but am excited to be doing something for my self.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Awww so awesome! Happy riding

[PreciousCargo 55]

I got a cruiser.. no speeds, seat is larger, tires are larger. It works for me for now.

This is great news for you and me both. I had both knee's replaced last year, but with sleep apnia, and a shortness of breath, I couldn't exercise much. I had a hard time just walking out to get my newspaper. Since I have had the sleeve, I have lost about 35 lbs. and am not out of breath that much. Improving everyday. I was in Walmart the other day and looked a bike. I need to do some exercise and have decided to get one. What kind of bike did you get?? I'm still heavy, 319, and am a little embarrassed to get help getting the right bike. I guess I'll just have to grin and bare it, but am excited to be doing something for my self.

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

It is my plan to buy one this summer. I wanted one last year but didn't go through with it. A great way to get the workout in and enjoy the weather when it's nice.

[lisalalani 81]

I got a cruiser.. no speeds, seat is larger, tires are larger. It works for me for now.

Please, what brand and name of bike and what store did you get the bike? I need to get one soon! thanks!

[PreciousCargo 55]

I got my bike at Walmart. Not sure about the name though.

Please, what brand and name of bike and what store did you get the bike? I need to get one soon! thanks!

[Jack Fabulous 35]

That's great! What kind of bike did you get? I have been thinking about buying a bike too now that the weather is getting nice and I'm losing weight.

[piper 13]

Last time I tried to ride a bike was unpleasant. I felt re-donkulous, little bike, big person. My husband had bought a "big girl seat" for me which made things slightly less uncomfortable. However, I noticed the bike tires looked flat. I got off to check and they were not flat, just flattened by my weight. Good times...

I hope that I will once again be able to ride bikes with my kiddos after surgery (fast approaching). Anyhow, congratulations, guess this is an nsv, yes?