18 months out and a HUGE WOW

I apologize for being MIA. So much is going on....... When I first started working at Lander 3 yrs back, I was 350 lbs and had (undiagnosed) sleep apnea. It was a 62 mile commute ONE way, so 124 miles round trip I used to have to drive about 30 miles down 25 and pull over at the Hot Spot gas station and take a short nap. Because of my weight I could not EVEN DRIVE 1 HOUR without needed a rest.  Well I am still at Lander, am down 130lbs, pretty much at goal and today in the 90 degree heat (not the smartest move on my part-but I never said I had brains!!!) today I BICYCLED to Lander and back. I did 131 MILES on my bike today!!! With no stopping for a nap (I did stop to hydrate at every gas station I saw).....but I commuted to work and back on my bicycle!! Dr Bour told me the most he ever biked was 112 or 124 miles---so I wanted to beat him too (he still motivates me).  Funny how many demons from our past we are motivated to beating. I just wanted to share because I am PROUD DANGIT!! Chris

wow congradutlations, I take it you started working out pretty soon after your sugery to be in that good of shape?  That is a HUGE accomplishment you should be proud..

I started hiking at 5 months out, turned to running at 6 months, ran a marathon (which I am also proud of) at 10 months...but running is hard on the body so I switched over to biking. The weight does not come off as easy with running as it does biking. Today I only lost 5 lbs. When I ran the marathon I lost 9 lbs in one day---but it is so much more enjoyable on a bike. I highly recommend it, you can go anywhere. Back roads, I go down Woodruff Sunday mornings when no one is out...it just is so much more free-ing. And it is good exercise. It just starts with one step/pedal in front of the other (I sound like a song from Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer)!!!! I see your journey just started. I hope you make the most of it---good luck. Let me know if I can help you in anyway Chris

Oh my goodness!!! You SHOULD be proud of yourself, that is AWESOME!!! Congratulations!

Thank you MissDeb. And once I get over this self-inflicted heat stroke-I will be proud...............LOL Chris

Chris, Oh my Goodness!! You are doing wonderful. What an inspiration you are to everyone on this board. 130 miles in one day is FANTASTIC give yourself a pat on the back from me. How long did it take you to get there and back? Where did you get the energy to actually work after you finally arrived. WoW you are really impressive! This makes me tired just reading about it. LoL Congratulations and keep up this magnificent work you are doing. (((HUGS)))

Thank you Tanya. Actually when I got to work I just stayed for about 30 minutes, ate something, sat in our walk in cooler for awhile to cool off, drank alot, then headed back. I started at 7am and got back home at 8pm. Total biking time-according to this cool little thing I have on my bike was 9hrs. (I called it an odometer but the guy at the bike shop said --nooooooooo, its a "computer" really snooty like---same look I got when I asked him where is the kickstand on the bike? Supposedly road bikes do not get kickstands-go figure) Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it!! Chris

WOW, congats Chris, that is great.  You should be proud of all your accomplishments...we are proud of you!

Thank you Susie, I appreciate it. I hope all is well with you.

Wow, that is awesome, Chris.  I am only  3 1/2 weeks out of surgery and I can't imagine being able to ride my bike down the street, let alone 131 miles.  You are a true inspiration.  I hope in 18 months I can accomplish something like that as well.  Thanks for sharing your story.   Melissa