26lbs. Lighter For 08!

[ChopperDave]

That's right! No I'm not talking about a bike. I'm talking about the biker! Yup, I started at 268lbs and I am down to 242.

I always thought it was an evil lie, "eat right and exercise and you will loose weight", turns out its true! I do about 50mins of cardio and about 30-40mins of weight lifting, 3 times a week. :)

A routine physical revealed an abnormal liver enzyme, (imagine that, ChopperDave with a liver issue! :whoa: ), further investigation revealed that I have diabetes. Totaly my fault, after years of drinking, smoking, and eating all I want, with very little exercise took its toll.

Good news is it is very manageable with diet and exercise! My blood sugar runs normal now, unless I eat something stupid, blood pressure is excellent, and I feel better than I have in prolly 20 years! Riding is much more fun too, since I have tons more energy and stamina.

I look much better now naked! :yeehaw:

 

[XRpredator]

I look much better now naked! :yeehaw:

This thread is useless without pics

 

[Chili]

Congrats! I'm trying to get back in the swing of taking better care of myself again as well.

 

[ChopperDave]

:laugh: I'm in the process of choosing the right color for my banana hammock!

 

[ChopperDave]

Congrats! I'm trying to get back in the swing of taking better care of myself again as well.

Sooner rather than later! :cool:

 

[Rich Rohrich]

Way to go Dave!!!!!!!!!!

 

[biglou]

I look much better now naked! :yeehaw:

I didn't think that was possible, so I'm with Pred. I'll have to see some pictures... :whoa:

And congrats. :cool:

 

[TwinSpar]

Congrats Dave!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:

I too did the exact same thing this year through proper diet and excercise. Dropped around 33 pounds so far and it makes a huge difference on the bike. Riding is so much more enjoyable.... and I ain't embarrassed to go shirtless. Hell... I even tuck in my jersey now! LOL

 

[Wolf]

Congrats CD!
Unlike the others, I pass on the pictures...I'll just take your word for it. After all, I camped next to you...

 

[Okiewan]

Congrats ... but PLEASE, disregard the pic request! :p

 

[SpDyKen]

This thread is useless without pics

Please take no offense, Dave, but I respectfully disagree with XRp.

Congrats! :cool: :boss: :ride:

 

[Rich Rohrich]

This thread is useless without pics

I think a Before & After Predcaso would be far more enlightening. :cool:

 

[XRpredator]

I think a Before & After Predcaso would be far more enlightening. :cool:

if MSPaint has the proper shade of silver for that glorious mullett, I should be able to oblige . . .

 

[Danman]

Right on Dave! As I recall you also did a sleep study? I assume they gave you a C-pap? Did the weight loss help out the Apnea?

 

[GETMETOCA]

Way to GO~! Good on ya Dave! Now.....this thread is useless without pics! :)

 

[XRpredator]

Now.....this thread is useless without pics! :)

See, I'm not alone!

 

[Rich Rohrich]

See, I'm not alone!

So get to work Predcasoing MISTER!!! :yell:

 

[SpDyKen]

See, I'm not alone!

Did you really think that you were?? Not to worry; big brother is always watching you, Predicator! :yikes: :ohmy: :eek: ;) :debil:

 

[a454elk]

If your mullet is long enough, you can tuck it underneath from the back to help cover the front and you've got yourself a Tennesse Tuxedo. Now THAT'S a picture. :yikes:
Congrats on the loss, I'm sure you can feel the difference!

 

[Papakeith]

Nice work Dave. Isn't it amazing what dropping a few pound will do for you?

 

[squeaky]

Way to go Dave! Keep up the good work!

 

[Tony Eeds]

This thread is useless without pics

+ about a million :)

 

[motometal]

great job Dave! Excercise make you feel good, doesn't it? A couple winters ago I started working out and could tell a difference in how I felt in general, although I didn't stick with it. A admire your willpower.

did they make you stop drinkin beeerz?

 

[mx547]

stick with your program. i lost about 25 pounds in '06. i got away from my routine this year and gained it all back. now i have to start over.

 

[ChopperDave]

did they make you stop drinkin beeerz?

No, but feeling so good the rest of the time, the hangovers really suck now! So I reserve them for very special occasions.