Keeping Accountability on the Way To Spyderfest

[sypderrobinson134]

So, this won't seem like a spyder themed post at first but bear with me.

About three years ago I bought a brand new spyder, the first real motorcycle ride that I've ever been able to take and I've never looked back. I was roughly 22. At the time I was probably around 300-310 pounds. I was big (as I have been most of my life) but I could manage. This year, as we approach our first trip to spyderfest (Something I've wanted to do since it was in my backyard in Cuba) I realized that as I stepped on the scale I was over 360. Now at 6'3 I carry my weight fairly well but the fact remains that with that much weight, and couple it with the fact that my wife is also a little bigger, we realized that riding the spyder isn't quite as comfortable as it used to be and one major factor I feel is our size.

at that point I'd said enough was enough. I decided that since I had some time I was going to take a chance and try and get into a better shape before Spyderfest. Since we're looking at about 8 weeks from now. My gaol is simple I want to drop back under 300 pounds by the time we reach springfield. So wth that said, we started a diet I've dropped about 10 pounds on my way and joined a gym earlier this week. So, in closing, hopefully when I get to meet so many of you wonderful people for the first time I'll be the big guy, whose a little smaller then I was to start.

And yes, Riding and This rally, were two of the biggest causes to me doing this in case anyone does ask lol.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

First I commend you on this endeavor and am hoping you can get it down to something that is Healthy for you........It is very stressful so take it slow........If you have an owners manual you really need to take a look at the LOAD capacity of your Spyder......if you don't you could get yourself into a heap of trouble......This is meant only to help you....................I wish you and the wife all the BEST.....Mike

[Bob Denman]

on the choice that you've made...
So with nothing but admiration in my heart; I say...

[PrairieSpyder]

on your decision and good luck to you and your wife!

[latony007]

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let us know your progress!

[Mo Lee]

Congrats and best of luck! Trust me as a first time attendee at Spyderfest it will be worth your effort.

[murphybrown]

See you at Spyderfest

[Kwalsh]

yesterday i decided i was a little larger than i have been in a while and also decided to drop a few pounds, its amazing how 260# can creep up on you and then all the sudden slap you in the face, keep up the good work !!!!!

[jaherbst]

Weight is more of a problem than most people think. (diabetes, heart, sleep apnea, etc.) I think we order to much or listened to our Mothers tell us to clean our plates before we leave the table. And then there is comfort food. We are the most overweight Nation in the World. I don't have all the answers but commend you for trying.

Diets never worked for me but portions (no bigger than your fist) has. Good luck and never, never give up!

Jack

[fireplug98]

GO-GO-GO !!!

Stay strong and keep moving forward !!!
I know its a tough personal challenge and commitment.
As Bob Denman said, "Nothing but admiration in my heart" for you guys !!!

Tommy J.

[Bob Denman]

Just got back from a Doctor's appointment... (At least I got to ride the Spyder out to it!)
I'm now at 212 pounds, so I guess that I should try and drop about ten pounds also...

[Chupaca]

There are a million diets out there and they all work for someone. Thing is they do not work for everyone as much as they would have you believe. You are going to make it and may find you can get back to your fighting weight once again. You may find this diet becomes stagnent, as most do, but that is where the challenge is. The only one I know that never fails is not consumming more than you can burn off in a day. Good luck your off to a good start....

[oldgoat]

I wish you both the best of luck, but it will be very difficult.

At the beginning of last Nov my doc said I was "pre-diabetic". 5'8" & 182lbs.

I have really struggled since then but am now 5'8" & 169lbs.

No fancy diet just cut out candy bars, cookies & jam etc on my morning toast. I'm also a coeliac, which makes it a bit more difficult. Some days I am weak & eat more than I should but I sure as heck don't want to go from pre-diabetic to diabetic.

Hang in there.

[jaherbst]

I wish you both the best of luck, but it will be very difficult.

At the beginning of last Nov my doc said I was "pre-diabetic". 5'8" & 182lbs.

I have really struggled since then but am now 5'8" & 169lbs.

No fancy diet just cut out candy bars, cookies & jam etc on my morning toast. I'm also a coeliac, which makes it a bit more difficult. Some days I am weak & eat more than I should but I sure as heck don't want to go from pre-diabetic to diabetic.

Hang in there.

You either are diabetic or not diabetic. Pre diabetic is not a medical term, if so the entire population would be pre diabetic. Your numbers will tell you!

Jack

[spydaman60]

looking forward to meeting (less of you) there!

[sypderrobinson134]

I want to say thank you to everyone for all the kind words. I want to say thank you. I'll update everyone once a week as things progress


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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

You either are diabetic or not diabetic. Pre diabetic is not a medical term, if so th entire population would be pre diabetic. Your numbers will tell you!

Jack

Yes it is Jack................they were talking about it on the news tonight....Dr Jon LaPook CBS

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

You either are diabetic or not diabetic. Pre diabetic is not a medical term, if so th entire population would be pre diabetic. Your numbers will tell you!

Jack

A quote from no less an authority than the Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...n/con-20024420

Definition

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Without intervention, prediabetes is likely to become type 2 diabetes in 10 years or less. If you have prediabetes, the long-term damage of diabetes — especially to your heart and circulatory system — may already be starting.
There's good news, however. Prediabetes can be an opportunity for you to improve your health. Progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes isn't inevitable.
With healthy lifestyle changes — such as eating healthy foods, including physical activity in your daily routine and maintaining a healthy weight — you may be able to bring your blood sugar level back to normal.

[Bfromla]

First I commend you on this endeavor and am hoping you can get it down to something that is Healthy for you........It is very stressful so take it slow........If you have an owners manual you really need to take a look at the LOAD capacity of your Spyder......if you don't you could get yourself into a heap of trouble......This is meant only to help you....................I wish you and the wife all the BEST.....Mike

Just keep in mind riding the spyder there is not a requirement
We want all attendees there safe & happy for more FUN! WE wish you and the wife all the BEST Come & enjoy

[Bob Denman]

Being "Pre-diabetic", is about like being "Pre-Pregnant"...

You either are; or you aren't!
People playing games with medical terms really annoys me...

[spyderfever]

Thank You spyderrobinson for your message & I think you have already inspired several of us spyderlovers to eat healthy, lose a little weight, & live a healthier lifestyle. Looking forward to meeting you & your wife @ Spyderfest 2016 in April.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

People playing games with medical terms really annoys me...

Even when it's medical people like the folks at Mayo Clinic?

What about the person who, about ten years ago, had a BG reading of 135? He was not diabetic on the day when the criteria was 140, but he was the next day when the criteria was changed from 140 to 126. Yet nothing changed in his body, right? Sleep apnea is defined as 15 breathing pauses of 10 seconds or more per hour. But can you really say the person who has 20 pauses of 9 seconds each hour does not have sleep apnea, and the person with 14 pauses of 20 seconds or more also does not?

At what point is your Spyder's rear tire flat? Only when it's finally down to 8 psi, or is it 4, or 2, or 0? When is it almost flat? At 15 psi, or 10? When you are dealing with definitions that are based on a sliding or analog value there really is no such thing as absolute yes or no. In pregnancy there is a cell mass growing and dividing or not, no in between. In counting pennies if you have 5 pennies in your hand, you don't have 6. No ifs and or buts about it. But if you just drilled a hole in a piece of metal is it round or oval if one diameter is 10 thousandths larger than another? You could call it oval and not round if it's .062 in diameter. But it would most likely be defined as round if it's 10 inches in diameter. There is no such thing as exact in variable measurements, only in discreet measurements.

Pre-diabetic is a perfectly good way to describe a condition that is approaching the threshold of the somewhat arbitrary diabetes definition.

[Bob Denman]

You know what it is when you see it...

[oldgoat]

Even when it's medical people like the folks at Mayo Clinic?

What about the person who, about ten years ago, had a BG reading of 135? He was not diabetic on the day when the criteria was 140, but he was the next day when the criteria was changed from 140 to 126. Yet nothing changed in his body, right? Sleep apnea is defined as 15 breathing pauses of 10 seconds or more per hour. But can you really say the person who has 20 pauses of 9 seconds each hour does not have sleep apnea, and the person with 14 pauses of 20 seconds or more also does not?

At what point is your Spyder's rear tire flat? Only when it's finally down to 8 psi, or is it 4, or 2, or 0? When is it almost flat? At 15 psi, or 10? When you are dealing with definitions that are based on a sliding or analog value there really is no such thing as absolute yes or no. In pregnancy there is a cell mass growing and dividing or not, no in between. In counting pennies if you have 5 pennies in your hand, you don't have 6. No ifs and or buts about it. But if you just drilled a hole in a piece of metal is it round or oval if one diameter is 10 thousandths larger than another? You could call it oval and not round if it's .062 in diameter. But it would most likely be defined as round if it's 10 inches in diameter. There is no such thing as exact in variable measurements, only in discreet measurements.

Pre-diabetic is a perfectly good way to describe a condition that is approaching the threshold of the somewhat arbitrary diabetes definition.

Well put.

But I don't suppose Dr Denman or Dr jaherbst will agree. They both seem to be in an argumentative mood.

I have sleep apnea & use a CPAP at night. Maybe they will dispute that medical opinion as well. Too much time on their hands.



I hope the OP is successful.

[Bob Denman]

Well put.
But I don't suppose Dr Denman (MD, failed, Bombay) or Dr jaherbst (MD, failed, Calcutta) will agree.

I don't know about Jack; but after 51 years of being a Type I diabetic; I think that I know just a little bit more about it, than some "armchair quarterbacks".

The term "Pre-diabetic", is a lot like saying that someone, "has a touch of sugar".
Do you REALLY know what that means?
It means that they aren't yet willing to admit what is coming next.
The problem with denying the existence of diabetes, is that it delays getting the proper treatment for it.