dannwilliams

Went through some stuff over the past year, and I kind of let myself go. Dissatisfied with how I felt on the bike by mid-summer going through my THR recovery, I basically quit riding by the end of summer. Opening a new big box store throwing my schedule out of whack also didn't help. Now I have taken on the shape of a marshmellow! I finally threw that bike onto the trainer in the garage and am getting on with the work of pounding myself back into shape. We finally have good snow cover so I can get out snowshoeing, too. It is quite a bit harder to get back into shape then it was to get out of shape!

jppe

I can relate. For me it seems to come in cycles. Right now the “calories in” are greatly exceeding the calories out and fitness deteriorates faster than I can descend Mt Mitchell!!!

Trsnrtr

I also can relate.

berner

Back in the good ol' days of yesteryear, I think in "Poor Richard's Almanac", the saying was -a stitch in time saves nine. So basically, nothing has changed.

rumrunn6

yup, takes longer too. don't rush it. meaning, be patient with yourself & don't get discouraged. good luck

mikeoclt

I can relate also.
At 57 getting back in to any kind of shape seems more difficult, definitely not recovering as fast.
I just got through with 2 years of traveling weekly for a project. Gained 15 lbs , lost muscle & lungs, now trying to get back in shape. It's not easy but I did enjoy rebuilding my old Stumpjumper.

OldsCOOL

Hey, I wish you the best. Stick with it, stay hungry. Spring is near.

BBassett

I have had to worry about weight my entire life. Over 20 years in the military and twice a year I would sweat the weigh-ins. When the military switched over to the body-fat measurements I had to worry about weight And body-fat. I lucked out having a large thick neck measurement that always kept me a couple percent under the max. Multiple ankle injuries, running on cobblestones and through vineyards didn't help, made things even harder to maintain. Several times over my career I had to really buckle down and focus on weight loss and get back into... good shape. Various schools, promotions, and even a few marriages. Every time I was able to get it under control. When I retired I stopped getting up and exercising every morning. 20+ years out and now I am 100 lbs. over what I want to be and seem incapable this time of losing the weight. Hoping I have one more push left in me. I'd rather not have to haunt my pallbearers for joking about my heavy ass.

dannwilliams

I went through a program through work that helped me get ALMOST to where I wanted. I was maintaining well then had a crash. I was doing good all things considered last summer, then when the progress of recovery plateaued, I gave in. I believe I suffered a bit of depression and am just now emerging from that funk. This year looks to be much brighter. I hope you can find the encouragement and motivation to drive you to where you want to go! Good luck!

bkentr

I can sure relate.

It's like this every winter. And it's not just the popcorn.
Starts somewhere just before Thanksgiving.
The "extra" meals. Taste testing. Then starts the pies, a la mode, and cookies.
Then there's all the leftovers.
Then there's the "test" cookies and dishes for the upcoming Christmas.
then, right on time, comes a couple of Christmas dinners, extra pies, cookies, and now add chocolate.
Then comes the stockings hung with care, and too many sweets.

Then comes the "oh no! another 29 pounds to loose"

March is a wonderful month.

Flip Flop Rider

if you have the time, you can correct the situation. ride.ride.ride

bkentr

Riding, even lots of short rides can and do help.
To really correct the situation the rides need to replace all the snack times come November,
when it's not as fun to go out.

Know that is one thing, leaving the comfort zone is another.

This year is still being written, perhaps this will be the year to break the chain.

kentr

McBTC

The first to invent zero-calorie ripple chips and onion dip will have enough money to by Trek for cash. Don't know if will help but perhaps get into the idea of cold showers-- great pick-me-up.

FrenchFit 

True, but getting into shape can be fun project with great pay-offs. It's all about the state of mind.

david58

Totally relate. Was in very good shape in June 15, when my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Through that mess, most every day she'd call me with what seemed like would taste good and I would stop and get it for dinner. Of course, I'd get some, too. McDonalds, Sonic, etc, etc, etc. Plus a little barley and hops related self medication on my part. 45 pounds and a heart attack later, just now getting diet under control and appropriate, and getting the bike ready for night rides since I work most of the daylight this time of year. Not even starting with my beautifuly BMC, but getting the ol' commute bike into action (plus, I like the bulletproof tires here in the land of the goat head).

Be encouraged, you ain't alone in this journey. Hopefully you can take comfort in that. And yes, it is way easier to put it on than take it off. Were that only reversed!!!

Maelochs

i don't have an excellent excuse to have gotten fat ... in your situation, just that you survived is a huge testament to your personal quality.

I am in a similar situation in that I work all day, six days a week, and can only get our for short night rides. very frustrating ... but if it helps, i have seen some minor weight losses despite all that.

Congratulations for surviving your more serious trials.

indyfabz

Yes, because eating is easier than exercising.