I have never posted on this board before, but do post frequently on the SS board.

Over the past several years I have had some health issues and need to stop making excuses and get back in shape. Over the past few years, I have dealt with 2 broken feet, a broken arm, dislocated shoulder , and have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetis.

Needless to say, I have gained a fair amount of weight and am ready to start anew.

I work from 3:30 PM to about 3:00 AM, sleep in until noon. I have about 2 hours a day to work out. My resolve is to eat better and ride more. The foot is fine, the shoulder is still sore, but the pain in manageable. I am just starting to get over the physocological depression of the diabetis.

I joined a Gym and have started and stopped many times.

My goals are to loose a few pounds a week and follow a riding routine that fits in my work a haulic life style and keep the training program going for more than a few months.

Now that I am just starting out again, what would you recommend in terms of distance and time for the joints and tendons to adapt to the riding..

Any recommendations to a regular training schedule and any diet tips? I can ride 6 days a week, Sundays are for my family, no riding.

Thanks for anybody who has a few tips and is brave enoght to reply and offer advice.

JS

I have never posted on this board before, but do post frequently on the SS board.

Over the past several years I have had some health issues and need to stop making excuses and get back in shape. Over the past few years, I have dealt with 2 broken feet, a broken arm, dislocated shoulder , and have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetis.

Needless to say, I have gained a fair amount of weight and am ready to start anew.

I work from 3:30 PM to about 3:00 AM, sleep in until noon. I have about 2 hours a day to work out. My resolve is to eat better and ride more. The foot is fine, the shoulder is still sore, but the pain in manageable. I am just starting to get over the physocological depression of the diabetis.

I joined a Gym and have started and stopped many times.

My goals are to loose a few pounds a week and follow a riding routine that fits in my work a haulic life style and keep the training program going for more than a few months.

Now that I am just starting out again, what would you recommend in terms of distance and time for the joints and tendons to adapt to the riding..

Any recommendations to a regular training schedule and any diet tips? I can ride 6 days a week, Sundays are for my family, no riding.

Thanks for anybody who has a few tips and is brave enoght to reply and offer advice.

JS
Since you have 2 hours to ride each day I'd recommend riding for 1 to 1.5 hours with the balance for getting ready and cleaning up afterwards. You should be able to do 10 to 12 miles in that time (just guessing). Considering your shoulder and feet I guess you should avoid real technical downhill areas. You can ride 6 days in a row, but I think you'd be best with 2 days hard, 1 day off (i.e. ride: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri; off: Wed, Sat, Sun; as your fitness comes in use Sat for a 2 hour ride). Personally I think the best way to loose weight is to gain strength. Focus on climbing - that will build your legs up and those big muscles will burn calories all day long. Last tip - do not follow any Atkins like plan. Athletes must have carbs. Go with something more like the balance diet and eat lots of veggies and fruit.