gigantic primitive blames politics on his recent weight gain

[franksolich]

Not to mention the inner thigh rash. 

Oh yeah, the photographs of the chafing on the groin.

[Traveshamockery]

I felt like crap this morning and instead of going back to bed, I got out on my bike and rode for 45 minutes.  I even rode right past the Sonic!  Actually, I ride by the Sonic almost every time I ride my bike and am never tempted to stop.  It was hot and humid but knew it would be better than laying around.  And you know what?  I felt better. 

I think the gigantic primitive guy needs to find himself a good bike shop where they sell special bikes for special-sized people and start out there.  It would do him a world of good emotionally and physically to get out of that hellhole apartment. 

The company Giant makes bikes for big people - up to 600 pounds.  He has no excuse. 

[franksolich]

I felt like crap this morning and instead of going back to bed, I got out on my bike and rode for 45 minutes.  I even rode right past the Sonic!  Actually, I ride by the Sonic almost every time I ride my bike and am never tempted to stop.  It was hot and humid but knew it would be better than laying around.  And you know what?  I felt better. 

I think the gigantic primitive guy needs to find himself a good bike shop where they sell special bikes for special-sized people and start out there.  It would do him a world of good emotionally and physically to get out of that hellhole apartment. 

The company Giant makes bikes for big people - up to 600 pounds.  He has no excuse. 

If I'm not mistaken about what a "recumbent" is (I really don't know what it is; I'm just guessing), the gigantic primitive had one of those, a stationary bicycle.  But when he, Jeanette, and roommate Joe moved to another apartment, they had to leave it behind because it had acquired bed-bugs.

I have no idea how that happened.

[Rugnuts]

The company Giant makes bikes for big people - up to 600 pounds.  He has no excuse. 

marketing genius

[Traveshamockery]

If I'm not mistaken about what a "recumbent" is (I really don't know what it is; I'm just guessing), the gigantic primitive had one of those, a stationary bicycle.  But when he, Jeanette, and roommate Joe moved to another apartment, they had to leave it behind because it had acquired bed-bugs.

I have no idea how that happened.

A recumbent bike, in my experience, has been nothing short of a place that gathers dust and also acts as a clothes rack at times.  It's a stationary bike where you sit and pedal.  I found it to be totally ineffective for weight loss or as exercise.  Other people may have had better luck. 

My reason for riding outdoors is the fact that once I ride somewhere away from home, I have to use energy to get myself back home.  Except for that one time in January when I crashed my bike and had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital.  Or that time I thought I could ride to the post office and back and had to call my husband to come pick my bike and me up and take me home.  But other than those two times, it's worked out better for me to ride outdoors. 

 

[Chris_]

How does a stationary bicycle get infested with vermin? 

I'm not really sure I want an answer.

A recumbent is a style of bicycle -- it's not the same thing as a stationary bike.

[Traveshamockery]

How does a stationary bicycle get infested with vermin? 

I'm not really sure I want an answer.

I kinda wondered about that myself.  There's only one part of a stationary bike that has fibers in it and that is the seat.  The rest of it is metal and plastic and I've never heard of bed bugs attaching themselves to metal or plastic.

The thought is kind of making me sick to my stomach.

[Celtic Rose]

How does a stationary bicycle get infested with vermin? 

I'm not really sure I want an answer.

A recumbent is a style of bicycle -- it's not the same thing as a stationary bike.

I can see the seat getting infested, but that would be easy enough to replace.  The rest of it should have been unaffected.

[Chris_]

I've considered buying one of these, but I would have to ride it first.  It just seems unnatural to do it that way.

[franksolich]

I kinda wondered about that myself.  There's only one part of a stationary bike that has fibers in it and that is the seat.  The rest of it is metal and plastic and I've never heard of bed bugs attaching themselves to metal or plastic.

The thought is kind of making me sick to my stomach.

You'll get used to it, madam.

That apartment (I think the three of them moved into another apartment in the same building or complex) must've been something to clean.  Or rather, to fumigate and sanitize.  In it lived three people, close quarters.  Jeanette of course was always working, slaving away to support the lazy husband.

The other two, the gigantic primitive and roommate Joe, are big guys, mountains of blubber, and more or less agoraphobics, hermitical recluses.  One had the impression the old apartment had few, if any windows.

I'll bet that after a couple of years, it really stank in there.  Damn.

[GOBUCKS]

How does a stationary bicycle get infested with vermin? 

I'm not really sure I want an answer.

A recumbent is a style of bicycle -- it's not the same thing as a stationary bike.

Most gyms have recumbent stationary bikes. You pedal them in the same position as a mobile recumbent.
I much prefer the elliptical trainer, but a stationary recumbent can be an excellent gadget. The ones I've used have adjustments to allow
resistance to be set at a given level of wattage required. If you slow down, the resistance goes up, and if you go faster it reduces, so you're
always working at the same level. I'm sure there are many different controls on different brands and models. The advantage is the back support. Anyone who has a problem with lower back pain will much prefer the recumbent over a standard stationary bike.

[debk]

There are some incredibly large people at my new job. Actually "incredibly large" is an understatement. Most of them are women. One can only get around in a wheelchair, and she barely fits into it. Compared to many of them, I look like I've spent the last 10 years in Somalia.

Truthfully, it is not only mindboggling to me how they could ever get to the point they are, but it's also very sad. To see some of them walk, it has to be painful.

Unlike the GP, these people are working. They are clean, and as neat in their appearance as possible, and they show up for work on time and when scheduled. Have to hand to to the company, for their willingness to hire these people. However, it also explains why those of us who are not in management positions(in my division), are restricted to parttime only(29.5hrs/wk) and there is no opportunity to even buy into the company health insurance plan....yet dental is available.  

At their weight, like the GP's, they could not eat for days, maybe weeks, and their bodies wouldn't starve. While that is obviously not a healthy way to lose weight, under any circumstaces...with water, they would survive.

[USA4ME]

Ege Bamyasi

I'm up against a brick wall that will only come down with major effort on my part which ideally would involve the help of doctors and physical therapists.

There's a lot of things that "ideally" would be nice.  For instance, I could save a lot of money if ideally my utility companies would let me use electricity and water for free.  But they won't, so why even bring up the topic?

You demonstrate your stupidity when you express yourself, Ege.  Try directing the limited amount of thoughts you do have on occasion towards keeping the fork away from your mouth.



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[BattleHymn]

All it takes to find anything in any size now is a basic google search. ...All of them appear to instructions on how to measure your foot for the best fit.  Yes, they are pricy, but one pair of shoes to allow you to go outside to lose weight would be well worth it.

I did just that, and I found this lower cost alternative.  The bonus is that he can style them any way he wants; like having "BUSH'S FAULT" screen printed on the side:

http://flatbottomcanoe.com/


If he isn't so much in do-it-yourself projects, he might want to try out Old Towne, Mackinaw, or Grumman.

[debk]

All it takes to find anything in any size now is a basic google search.  Mens 6E shoes (which I think is the width he last mentioned) brought up http://http://www.wideshoes.com/ , http://http://www.justwideshoes.com/, and http://www.thewideshoes.com/ as well as many others on the first page of results.  All of them appear to instructions on how to measure your foot for the best fit.  Yes, they are pricy, but one pair of shoes to allow you to go outside to lose weight would be well worth it.

He mentioned the "ulcerations" on his feet being a problem too.

I think you mentioned CR, that he probably has diabetes. No doubt that he does, especially since he mentioned the ulcerations. Without some medical help, they won't heal properly and if he's not careful, they will end up becoming gangrene.

I know TN has a public health plan that not only takes care of people who can't afford medical care but also the uninsurable. They also will provide gastric bypass to those who meet the criteria (one must be 100+ pounds overweight), because ultimately it's cheaper to pay for bypass surgery than to provide long term care due to obesity.

I would think NV would have some type of medical care. On the other hand, I think you can get SSI now for obesity. Much more satisfying to collect government assistance and to be able to continue to eat the Twinkies.

[Erasmus]

He mentioned the "ulcerations" on his feet being a problem too.

I think you mentioned CR, that he probably has diabetes. No doubt that he does, especially since he mentioned the ulcerations. Without some medical help, they won't heal properly and if he's not careful, they will end up becoming gangrene.

I know TN has a public health plan that not only takes care of people who can't afford medical care but also the uninsurable. They also will provide gastric bypass to those who meet the criteria (one must be 100+ pounds overweight), because ultimately it's cheaper to pay for bypass surgery than to provide long term care due to obesity.

I would think NV would have some type of medical care. On the other hand, I think you can get SSI now for obesity. Much more satisfying to collect government assistance and to be able to continue to eat the Twinkies.

It would be one thing if this guy were truly handicapped, disabled, old, or ill with some form of degenerative disease (other than liberalism).  This guy has a brain of some form or another, and he recognizes that it is a problem.  He just needs to put his big girl panties on and stop stuffing his face, develop a meal plan, and go for a walk.  In 8 weeks he'd be a new man.  In a year he could be looking good.  I hope he's lurking here, but he's probably not.  With the "support" that he's getting over there (sign up for social security or disability), he'll end up costing his health care plan or medicare hundreds of thousands of avoidable dollars in diabetes and heart-related treatments.  His liberal "pals" over at DU are enabling his deadly lifestyle.

[Traveshamockery]

I have always struggled with my weight.   I'm "big-boned.".     I am proud to say that since January I have lost 55 pounds.  How did I do it?  It really started with my bike accident and I just totally lost my appetite.  When I got my appetite back I was so encouraged that I decided to try something different.  I eat whatever I want. I just eat a few bites, including sweets.  I love Coke and I still drink one per day.  I'd love to give it up but I enjoy it.   The biggest change was to just eat slowly and enjoy my food.  I still need to lose another 50 lbs if I want to be really thin.  We'll see what happens.   I like to bike and swim so I will continue those activities even though my doctor told me if I fall again I will break my arm again.  I'll take the chance.

I turn 50 next year so I was ready to make some changes.  Would have preferred not to break my arm to do it but whatever works.   

I think the gigantic primitive is trying too hard.  Keeping track of calories is all well and good but eating by intuition is far more effective, at least for me.  Keeping track of bowel movements is a little obsessive, if you ask me, not to mention just gross to share publicly.  Ewwwww.  

[GOBUCKS]

I would think NV would have some type of medical care. On the other hand, I think you can get SSI now for obesity. Much more satisfying to collect government assistance and to be able to continue to eat the Twinkies.

So, the LVL would need to make a decision between:

a) getting a "disability" check from the taxpayers every month, like clockwork, while continuing to gorge himself on foodstamp chow, feeding at a trough like a Hampshire hog and living a life of leisure, or

b) signing up for medical care including possibly the pain of gastric bypass, a rigid and restricted diet along with exhausting exerecise and physical therapy, leading to enormous weight loss and the curtailment of his "disability" payments. His condition would then require that he find employment and take responsiblity for his own livelihood.

I wonder how long the Leviathan will have to study those options before making a choice.

[Mr Mannn]

The future for Mr Big:
480 lb Woman's Flesh Merged with Fabric of Sofa
http://www.wftv.com/news/3643877/detail.html

I ain't the ghost of Christmas Past: But if you don't change your ways you will die too.
And Obama's army doesn't have uniforms in your size.

[franksolich]

So, the LVL would need to make a decision between:

a) getting a "disability" check from the taxpayers every month, like clockwork, while continuing to gorge himself on foodstamp chow, feeding at a trough like a Hampshire hog and living a life of leisure, or

b) signing up for medical care including possibly the pain of gastric bypass, a rigid and restricted diet along with exhausting exerecise and physical therapy, leading to enormous weight loss and the curtailment of his "disability" payments. His condition would then require that he find employment and take responsiblity for his own livelihood.

I wonder how long the Leviathan will have to study those options before making a choice.

Right.

And that's one good way to get started on saving the social security program, or at least prolonging its life.

No ride on the disability gravy train for disabilities gotten through bad life-style choices.

[Traveshamockery]

The future for Mr Big:
480 lb Woman's Flesh Merged with Fabric of Sofa
http://www.wftv.com/news/3643877/detail.html

I ain't the ghost of Christmas Past: But if you don't change your ways you will die too.
And Obama's army doesn't have uniforms in your size.

Ewwwwwwwwwwwww!

 

[GOBUCKS]

The future for Mr Big:
480 lb Woman's Flesh Merged with Fabric of Sofa

stevenumbers would do her.

[BlueStateSaint]

stevenumbers would do her.

And, the added bonus of the surface to do her on is just gravy.

[jtyangel]

You'll get used to it, madam.

That apartment (I think the three of them moved into another apartment in the same building or complex) must've been something to clean.  Or rather, to fumigate and sanitize.  In it lived three people, close quarters.  Jeanette of course was always working, slaving away to support the lazy husband.

The other two, the gigantic primitive and roommate Joe, are big guys, mountains of blubber, and more or less agoraphobics, hermitical recluses.  One had the impression the old apartment had few, if any windows.

I'll bet that after a couple of years, it really stank in there.  Damn.

That's about the impression I got. Seems to me recluses generally dont even open windows either so stuffy, stinky air sounds about right. Don't get it. I get to work from home now a good part of the week. Most days, I open the window by me until the sun comes over...it's very nice to have the fresh air and I'll take my breaks on my back porch with a cup of coffee and the sun streaming on my face. ON a day like today where it was 50 something to start, it probably will be open the majority of the day. I love the solitude of a quiet home to myself some days, but closing oneself off entirely to wallow in filth==well it's no wonder he is depressed. I have a feeling if he'd get moving, get working, and throw open those windows every so often and let the light in, the world for him would be a happier and more joyful place.

[Aristotelian]

Oh yeah, the photographs of the chafing on the groin.

Yikes - truly yikes.