5'5", 295 pounds, 30 years old
Slipped two disks in 2011 (still bulging)
I was 245 back then.
Got hit with depression hard.
Intense, constant pain.
Decided, "Fuck it. I'm working out."
All the added weight and lack of activity over 5 years wrecked my knees.
(Started out just walking around the block a few times)
Back pain intolerable from walking unaided.
Hand cane bound.
Continue walking, eat lean protein and vegetables.
(basically paleo meets diabetic diet)
(not diabetic ...yet)
Back pain crazy.
Keep going.
GAIN more weight.
"Fuck."
Knees cracking and popping after a few miles.
Right knee locks once in a while.
Remember I loved riding bikes when younger.
Look for a bike.
"Fuck."
$2000+ for a bike that can support my weight.
300+ pound weight limit bikes are cruiser style.
"Fuck."
Can't sit straight up because of back.
Can't sit far forward because of fat.
Halfway position would be mountain bike style.
Feels ok.
What can I do?
Anyone know of geared bikes, preferably mountain bike style for short fat fucks?
Stand over height cannot be higher than 26".
I have very short legs.
If I have to pay a shit ton of money for a bike that supports me, then so be it.
But I'd like to stay under $3000 total.
Pic related.
My sad, fat self.