Weight Loss Plan, 35 lbs? Options

[seanery]

I need to lose some weight. My New Year's Resolution was 5lbs per month. Sounds doable right?
Question is, can I keep at it? In 2003 I did a starvation diet and lost 30 lbs. I didn't make any lifestyle
changes so when I got stuck I just couldn't lose any more weight.

I brought my bike in from the garage, put on my new time pedals and shoes and pedaled for a half an hour.
I know it's not long, but it's been a long, long time since I have ridden regularly. My plan is to ride a half an hour
per day for a week and then each week add 5 minutes. If I can have this be a habit by the time it gets warm I should
be able to get back into good riding shape.

Any suggestions, ideas, etc?

[Joseph Mills]

QUOTE (seanery @ Jan 4 2005, 08:24 PM)

I'm riding in my guest room, which is incredibly boring....30 minutes seems to take hours. I'm riding a '99 Bianchi Veloce with Campi Athena componentry.

Sean-
Try headsets with loud rockin'tunes - focus on the music... helps keep the boredom at bay. Plus, you get to listen to some music that you may not otherwise. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Once a week you might try a "spin" class at your local spa. You can pickup a lot of excercise routines and a good instructor provides you with a lot of "ride" visualizations you can use at home. Spinning classes can be addictive. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

I ended up selling my trainer and buying a used Schwinn "Spinner" machine for home.

I ride both my road and mtn bikes - doesn't matter to me.

Good Luck.

Here's my Bianca - all ready for a ride. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)