Comments on: The Physical Side of Before, During, and After of Obesity: Guest Post 2 From Gaz http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Limey http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556050 Limey Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:30:53 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556050 Brilliant Gaz, you are such an inspiration, I have 50Lbs to go. What was up with the dogma? Brilliant Gaz, you are such an inspiration, I have 50Lbs to go. What was up with the dogma?

]]> By: Paula Webb http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556048 Paula Webb Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:45:02 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556048 Gaz You are such an inspiration. I wish more people would make the decision to lose weight with diet and exercise and not surgery. You are living proof that it can be done! I also like that you did it for your kids. I think that is so important! You are setting a great example for your children in so many ways. Gaz

You are such an inspiration. I wish more people would make the decision to lose weight with diet and exercise and not surgery. You are living proof that it can be done! I also like that you did it for your kids. I think that is so important! You are setting a great example for your children in so many ways.

]]> By: geoff http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556046 geoff Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:04:48 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556046 Hey Gaz, I too have alot of excess skin. I have quite a long torso and stuff, so I have a devil of a job finding jerseys to fit. The solution was to get the mrs to sew a panel on the front - it just hangs down - and I can either tuck or dangle, depending on whether i feel like a dork or not. I also have a "pouch" of excess skin above the genitals, which causes me massive issues. When I lean forward to make the "V", it mushes the gentleman package down on to the seat - I literally draw blood on every ride. The only solution is to ride more upright.. or to have it removed. I believe Sri Lanka is the place to get the surgery done cheap, but high quality.. Hey Gaz,

I too have alot of excess skin. I have quite a long torso and stuff, so I have a devil of a job finding jerseys to fit. The solution was to get the mrs to sew a panel on the front – it just hangs down – and I can either tuck or dangle, depending on whether i feel like a dork or not.

I also have a “pouch” of excess skin above the genitals, which causes me massive issues. When I lean forward to make the “V”, it mushes the gentleman package down on to the seat – I literally draw blood on every ride. The only solution is to ride more upright.. or to have it removed.

I believe Sri Lanka is the place to get the surgery done cheap, but high quality..

]]> By: Cbuffy http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556044 Cbuffy Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:28:47 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556044 Gaz - wow, you are amazing! With regards to the extra skin - try googling "dry brushing". It's something that has been done in Europe (and is catching on here) for years. Using a natural bristle brush, you brush your body, always using long strokes, towards your heart. In addition to exfoliating, it exercises the skin itself and your skin will actually shrink! A dear friend went from a size 22W to a size 6 using diet and exercising and dry brushing. There is NO excess skin! (And she had 9 children!) Be sure you are DRY when you brush or it can put microscopic tears in your skin. Oh, and it feels GREAT! No wonder my horses love their daily brush! Gaz – wow, you are amazing!
With regards to the extra skin – try googling “dry brushing”. It’s something that has been done in Europe (and is catching on here) for years. Using a natural bristle brush, you brush your body, always using long strokes, towards your heart. In addition to exfoliating, it exercises the skin itself and your skin will actually shrink! A dear friend went from a size 22W to a size 6 using diet and exercising and dry brushing. There is NO excess skin! (And she had 9 children!) Be sure you are DRY when you brush or it can put microscopic tears in your skin. Oh, and it feels GREAT! No wonder my horses love their daily brush!

]]> By: tom http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556042 tom Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:20:40 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556042 For those of you without showers at the office, check these out http://actionwipes.com/ If I remember correctly Fatty even endorses them through his 'stuff fatty loves' columns. For those of you without showers at the office, check these out http://actionwipes.com/ If I remember correctly Fatty even endorses them through his ’stuff fatty loves’ columns.

]]> By: Damian http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556039 Damian Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:28:42 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556039 Fantastic job Gaz. You are an inspiration to all of us. What was your diet during the weight loss? Did you fuel for riding? Fantastic job Gaz. You are an inspiration to all of us. What was your diet during the weight loss? Did you fuel for riding?

]]> By: RodNeeds2Ride http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556036 RodNeeds2Ride Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:07:30 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556036 My favorite part - "Best tip I can give, is to avoid pot holes and don’t jump off the kerb." Sounds simple, but it's something those skinny folks wouldn't think of. Thanks for sharing Gaz! My favorite part – “Best tip I can give, is to avoid pot holes and don’t jump off the kerb.” Sounds simple, but it’s something those skinny folks wouldn’t think of. Thanks for sharing Gaz!

]]> By: MellowJonny http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556034 MellowJonny Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:45:36 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556034 Gaz you are a true inspiration and I have lots of respect for you. My question is: How did you "get up" the courage to do that first ride? I'm sure it was hard, but I'm positive you are happy you decided to take it. Gaz you are a true inspiration and I have lots of respect for you.

My question is: How did you “get up” the courage to do that first ride?

I’m sure it was hard, but I’m positive you are happy you decided to take it.

]]> By: Haven-KT http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556033 Haven-KT Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:43:52 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556033 This is such an impressive and inspirational series, Fatty! Thanks, Gaz, for sharing your story and answering our questions! This is such an impressive and inspirational series, Fatty! Thanks, Gaz, for sharing your story and answering our questions!

]]> By: Turn The Damn Cranks http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/comment-page-1/#comment-556032 Turn The Damn Cranks Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:42:14 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/02/22/the-physical-side-of-before-during-and-after-of-obesity-guest-post-2-from-gaz/#comment-556032 Gaz: Incredible and inspiring story! I am impressed that you managed to ride a stock bike, though. The questions about that reminded me of an article from the New York Times a couple of years ago about a company that makes bikes designed for heavy riders. Here it is for anyone interested: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/business/smallbusiness/03sbiz.html Gaz: Incredible and inspiring story!

I am impressed that you managed to ride a stock bike, though. The questions about that reminded me of an article from the New York Times a couple of years ago about a company that makes bikes designed for heavy riders. Here it is for anyone interested: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/business/smallbusiness/03sbiz.html

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