The Fat Chronicles

[GLC1968]

So, I need a new bike, right?

Yes, you do.

No better reason than to help your health, lower your stress levels and help lighten the wallet. Besides, your doctor practically told you to buy it!

[sgtiger]

You should so totally get the Buena Vista, Knott. It's a sexy bike! I'm sure riding around on it will help reduce stress.

[Pax]

Right there with you Knott.

My SO and I are planning on some big life changes in the next year and a half and I need to be MUCH lighter and in better shape. No new bike for me though, just a lot of gym time.

[Trek420]

Oh I saw the one built out at FreeRange, it's too small for Knott.

How do we know till the test ride?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I think it's a great idea to get some new biking clothes that fit you- clothes that fit make you feel good and look better. I just got some new screaming yellow and neon green bike tops because my old ones from 4 yrs ago are just too tight. It feels great having the clothes I love feel comfortable again (in a larger size) and not stretch over my 'extra padding' areas.

But getting a new bike?...I just don't think that will make you ride more except maybe for a couple of weeks when the new purchase is exciting. Assuming you already have a bike that fits you and you can ride. How is sitting in your living room working on bike parts going to make you more fit or slimmer? To me, getting a new bike and fussing with all the do-dads that you are going to need to get to make it work for you simply puts off the moment when you actually are going to sit your butt on a bike and ride. Why now ride one of your bikes tomorrow instead of shopping for new bikes?

My 2 cent advice... Get the new clothes that will fit and feel better, no matter what size it takes. Then sit your bottom on the most comfortable bike you already have and ride around the block a few times in your nice new screaming yellow duds and enjoy the wind in your hair. Get home, and have a big glass of ice water and congratulate yourself.

[redrhodie]

Those Mixtes are lust-worthy.

[emily_in_nc]

Then sit your bottom on the most comfortable bike you already have and ride around the block a few times in your nice new screaming yellow duds and enjoy the wind in your hair. Get home, and have a big glass of ice water and congratulate yourself.

ITA agree with BSG...except for the wind in your hair part, since we all know you'll be wearing your helmet!

But yes, spend the money on some really nice duds (that will help motivate you to ride) and get yer butt out there and ride, girl!

[KnottedYet]

But getting a new bike?...I just don't think that will make you ride more except maybe for a couple of weeks when the new purchase is exciting.

I'm sure you're right.

I don't really need the mixte. I just want it as much now as I did years ago, and could potentially afford it this Fall.

Bike lust is never reasonable, darn it!

It's gonna be a hard Fall - I'll have an empty nest and I'm moving to a new place where I won't know any neighbors yet. I'll be right on a 50 mile long multi-use trail system, however; and intend to ride a lot.

I could ride any of my bikes...
(I just want a sexy new one cuz I'm gonna be alone and lonely, and any justification is a good one for a new bike; lonely + stressed + fat = NEW BIKE in Knot-math!)

[OakLeaf]

any justification is a good one for a new bike

There ya go.

What else do you need to know?

Seriously though ... sometimes having A Project is just what I need, and other times it's just more stress. If you're reasonably sure it'll be a stress reliever, go for it!

[malkin]

If you can afford it, why not?

Of course you can't expect a new bike to magically solve every problem, but new clothes and a new bike can be a really grand adventure and can give you new ways to move around and be in your body and nudge your thinking in different directions.

Besides, it's a NEW BIKE!

[salsabike]

I'm sure you're right.

I don't really need the mixte. I just want it as much now as I did years ago, and could potentially afford it this Fall.

Bike lust is never reasonable, darn it!

It's gonna be a hard Fall - I'll have an empty nest and I'm moving to a new place where I won't know any neighbors yet. I'll be right on a 50 mile long multi-use trail system, however; and intend to ride a lot.

I could ride any of my bikes...
(I just want a sexy new one cuz I'm gonna be alone and lonely, and any justification is a good one for a new bike; lonely + stressed + fat = NEW BIKE in Knot-math!)

Totally good reasons.

[KnottedYet]

Just ordered a set of 2X cycling duds from TE. (I love TE.)

I shall continue to have happy fantasies of my very own mixte... maybe some day.

[chosen1]

Just ordered a set of 2X cycling duds from TE. (I love TE.)

I shall continue to have happy fantasies of my very own mixte... maybe some day.

Ya for the new clothes!! It's amazing how much better we feel about ourselves when we have clothes that fit our body type! Well at least I do. You should totally use that new bike as motivation for your weight loss goals, it can be your reward when you reach your goal! It can be your motivational device or mantra ("this mile is for the new bike, this mile is for the new bike") as you're knocking out the miles on one of your current bikes. I agree with BSG, sitting in the house building your dream ride won't help with your get fit and you surely don't want to add stress to your life.

Best wishes!

[malkin]

I get anxious every year in the fall.
Sometimes I get anxious any time of year about the fall.

You'll look great in your new duds!