Haven't read the whole thread... but I note that you 'go to the gym' and then spend an hour on an exercise bike, alternating with weights. Have you considered getting a recumbent bike (or even a properly sized regular bike) and using it for the journey (or part of it) to the gym.

It might be tricky finding a bike that would tolerate more than 350lb rider weight on typical roads, but as your weight comes down I can say that a decent bike can carry a fairly substantial load in panniers. Might be something to consider further down the road, and it does depend on what journeys you need to make (when staying in Middletown, OH I was surprised by how casually people drive 'several hundred miles'). Most of the hops into town/to the cafe/local park etc, could have been done walking or biking rather than by car though.

While longer journeys are obviously much faster by car than bike (a "whole day" being needed for what would only take a few hours by car) it is less obvious when considering travel within a town - alternative routes, & a more consistent pace can reduce the difference in journey times considerably.

Cycling is also one area where excessive weight isn't necessarily a dramatic penalty - using lower gearing your leg's weight will turn the pedals and you only have to raise the 'trailing leg' - it is also great for reducing oedema and fluid retention in the lower extremities as it is a non-load-bearing activity.

keep at it moses! you'll reach your target if you keep at it!

Howdy,

I haven't read the full thread so my question may, or may not, have been answered and hopefully nobody will think I'm a pest or too blunt but here it comes anyway:
Why hitting 412 lbs got you worried? Personally, I would have gotten terribly worried much earlier.
No?

Well-done anyway Moses. Support, support.

Cheers,
Slug