The couch potato days are over

**Nils** · 08-16-2011, 01:58 AM

Work related stress, too little time for myself, bad eating habits and too much beer have had a bad effect on my weight, my blood pressure and my general well-being. Tomorrow, this new bike will get me moving again:

http://www.radon-bikes.de/xist4c/web..._id_15401_.htm

I'm not looking to turn myself into an athlete, just to regain some basic fitness and to spend some quality time enjoying my surroundings.

**TimmyBoston** · 08-16-2011, 09:18 AM

I made that decision about three years ago. You won't regret it. I went from only being able to ride the bike a few miles to running a marathon this fall.

**Stubblefield** · 08-16-2011, 12:54 PM

Neat looking bike, Nils.

**Nils** · 08-16-2011, 01:05 PM

I wanted the bike for everyday riding and as a travel bike. This one got excellent reviews
and a recommendation from my brother who works as a bicycle mechanic.
But the pricetag on that thing means that I'll have to cut down on razor-related purchases. :-(

**noahpictures** · 08-16-2011, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Nils

I wanted the bike for everyday riding and as a travel bike. This one got excellent reviews
and a recommendation from my brother who works as a bicycle mechanic.
But the pricetag on that thing means that I'll have to cut down on razor-related purchases. :-(

It'll be worth it. I made the same decision in December of 2008 and I feel as if I've turned the clock back by several years if not a decade.

**Walker** · 08-17-2011, 01:19 AM

Great decision. Decided to join the YMCA in January and feel absolutley fantastic. 30lbs lighter. Running 6 miles. Plus lifting weights has me looking better, feeling better and loving life again. Not to mention my libido has improved alot too ;). Good luck to you and enjoy yourself!!

**Go West Young Man** · 08-17-2011, 07:54 AM

That's a hot looking bike, I think you're going to enjoy it.

**Argonaut** · 08-17-2011, 08:56 AM

Nice looking bike! Good luck on your road to better health.

**duotone** · 08-24-2011, 03:45 PM

Nice bike, spending that much should help to motivate you when you look and see it standing there unused.

**smalltank** · 08-24-2011, 03:51 PM

bike for 5 miles a day 2-3x a week might be a good idea..enjoy the rides!

**dalecooper51** · 08-26-2011, 01:36 PM

Well done.

I made that decision in February. I gained 80 lbs after I quit smoking two years ago and the doctor wanted to put me on blood pressure medicine. I am down 45 lbs, feel great and look forward to exercise now. My advice is write out a schedule for the first month and stick with it whether you want to go for a ride or not. After that, it should be ingrained as a habit. Good luck.

**DNG** · 09-03-2011, 01:41 PM

Just curious, did you get the bike? How do you like it?

Originally Posted by Nils

Work related stress, too little time for myself, bad eating habits and too much beer have had a bad effect on my weight, my blood pressure and my general well-being. Tomorrow, this new bike will get me moving again:

http://www.radon-bikes.de/xist4c/web..._id_15401_.htm

I'm not looking to turn myself into an athlete, just to regain some basic fitness and to spend some quality time enjoying my surroundings.

**professorchaos** · 09-03-2011, 04:22 PM

Good for you! I left the sofa 13 years ago. Exercise has kept me sane and improved my health.

**Nils** · 09-11-2011, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by DNG

Just curious, did you get the bike? How do you like it?

There was a major hiccup with the delivery, but the bike finally arrived some days ago.
Today I went on my first 30 km trip along the Main river and enjoyed it tremendously. The bike seems to want to go fast, faster than I can go at the moment *g*.
Nevertheless, I finished the trip with a 21 km/h (13 mph) average (don't laugh, I just started over after many years).
I feel great!