OK MD,

Want to make us jealous of your 'beer belly free body"?

I used to ride a mountain bike, and somehow never lost my 'beer belly" and lost like 30 pounds; so much that actually people though I was sick or something. Now I'm averaging 185~195lbs no more no less, if I go under 185lbs, I do look sick.

By the way, how you doing?

Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 16, 2009, 07:17:34 AM
OK MD,

Want to make us jealous of your 'beer belly free body"?

I used to ride a mountain bike, and somehow never lost my 'beer belly" and lost like 30 pounds; so much that actually people though I was sick or something. Now I'm averaging 185~195lbs no more no less, if I go under 185lbs, I do look sick.

By the way, how you doing?

I'm doing great thanks for asking; all healed up and back training at 110%. I was really pleased to see how (relativly) fast my body healed from the accident. I usually heal pretty quickly but this was the worst that I've ever been injured, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Hopefully, being in shape helped me heal quickly.

So now that I'm back training, I'm aiming to lean down about 10lbs before New Years. I'm spending about 2-2.5 hrs a night 4 nights a week working a split routine at the gym - weights/spinning class/core which is burning between 1700-2500 calories.

It's not like its easy to keep lean and without a belly!!! I swear that I'm not on easy street here with an ultra high metabolism and eating bonbons and Twinkies every day!!! You know everyone stores fat in different places, and getting lean and staying lean is really a daily challenge and lifestyle commitment. I'm really trying to lean down so I'm naturally staying away from high carb foods like pasta - which is sad because I love pasta and I'm really craving it!

I know what you mean though about dropping too much weight. When I get too lean, my face leans down too and it makes me look significantly older. So there is a fine line between too much and too little. Keeping a balance in between the two isn't easy!

It ain't easy stayen sexy man... I cld attest to tht..

Quote from: Monster Dave on December 16, 2009, 06:26:43 AM
Here's the one thing that I got from the El Tour de Tucson and ironically it was taken not more than 1000 yards before the stray rider caused me to crash at the 91 mile mark out of 109.



At least it was taken BEFORE the accident!!!   We actually did a lot of pics and video jourals all morning building up to the start of the race which really made for a very cool video DVD of the event!

Dude, you look diesel! Keep it up!

Thanks!  

I've still got a ways to go to reach my end-goal. Sadly though, for a cyclist, I think that I'm a bit thick which is part of the reason why I'm leaning down.

Quote from: Monster Dave on December 16, 2009, 07:33:35 AM
I'm doing great thanks for asking; all healed up and back training at 110%. I was really pleased to see how (relativly) fast my body healed from the accident. I usually heal pretty quickly but this was the worst that I've ever been injured, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Hopefully, being in shape helped me heal quickly.

>>> Good to know, I'm  a fast healer too.

QuoteSo now that I'm back training, I'm aiming to lean down about 10lbs before New Years. I'm spending about 2-2.5 hrs a night 4 nights a week working a split routine at the gym - weights/spinning class/core which is burning between 1700-2500 calories.

>>> But for that you must ingest at least double of what you burn to have the energy to burn it....

QuoteIt's not like its easy to keep lean and without a belly!!! I swear that I'm not on easy street here with an ultra high metabolism and eating bonbons and Twinkies every day!!! You know everyone stores fat in different places, and getting lean and staying lean is really a daily challenge and lifestyle commitment. I'm really trying to lean down so I'm naturally staying away from high carb foods like pasta - which is sad because I love pasta and I'm really craving it!

>>> When I started weights and riding mountain bike, back in

Quote from: Monster Dave on December 16, 2009, 10:42:23 AM
Thanks! 

I've still got a ways to go to reach my end-goal. Sadly though, for a cyclist, I think that I'm a bit thick which is part of the reason why I'm leaning down some more.

>>> My wife says I have the "superheroe body" wide shoulders closing down at the waist...

Quote from: Darkmonster620   formerly M620D on December 16, 2009, 11:49:05 AM
My wife says I have the "superheroe body" wide shoulders closing down at the waist...

Because of that reason it's been a challenge for me to find clothing fits correctly - especially with dress clothing - i need to have all of my shirts fitted so that they don't end up looking like I'm swimming inside them.

Where can I get a stationary to ride indoors?  Any specific brand better then the other?

Quote from: cokey on December 16, 2009, 12:53:09 PM
Where can I get a stationary to ride indoors?  Any specific brand better then the other?

If you have a road bike, I'd just suggest getting a trainer for it. That's the best. For indoor stationary bikes, I'm not real sure as I always use the ones at the gym. Dicks Sporting Goods has a pretty good selection though if that's what you're looking for.

Yes a road bike..  want the pregnant one to exercise some more..  plus, its getting cold and I hate riding in the cold..

just so the mass of members don't think this is a 'fittest getting fitter' thread...

MD is an athlete.

Most of us are couch potatoes by comparison.


Get off the couch.   Walk a mile.

Soon it will be jog a mile.   Then two...etc...

If I can lose 50 pounds anyone can (and not give up the tequila).

my 5K is consistently under 25 minutes now.   I hate running.   It sucks every step.    But it burns calories.

I recently worked to 100 pushups per set and 10 pullups (that pullup number per set is pathetic, but it's better than 2 where I started).

I used to get winded keeping up with G when she walked fast.

If you don't change what you eat just eat less of it (for the guys)....portion control is hard.   I used to easily eat a large pizza.

Every girl I know has benefitted from weight training.   Every guy I know has benefitted from some cardio work.

Let's not lose momentum over the holidays.

I'm deff gonn buy this..   bell motivator mag indoor bicycle trainer..   found it on amazon for 80$

Quote from: Monster Dave on December 16, 2009, 10:42:23 AM
Thanks!  

I've still got a ways to go to reach my end-goal. Sadly though, for a cyclist, I think that I'm a bit thick which is part of the reason why I'm leaning down.

I've gotten a bit thick over the months as well, any advice on the leanin down part?

Quote from: Statler on December 16, 2009, 03:50:57 PM
just so the mass of members don't think this is a 'fittest getting fitter' thread...

Quote from: kopfjäger on December 16, 2009, 07:46:03 PM

yeah ok.   But most of us don't burn 6,000 calories in a workout.  And that can be intimidating/unmotivating to people on the softer end of the scale.