How fat is too fat?

Hack · 2011-07-01, 03:49 AM

So, I know someone that's pretty big and they want to lose weight. I know that unicycling is a great way to do it, but, how heavy is too heavy?

johnfoss · 2011-07-01, 04:05 AM

Not to ruin the atmosphere in your thread so quickly, but... too heavy for what?

mbalmer · 2011-07-01, 04:24 AM

It depends on their agility and motivation. Some large people can move pretty well. Learning to unicycle will burn a ton of calories. As long as he/she is careful with proper portion control they can drop inches pretty fast if that is his or her goal. They should do some video for before, during, and after. That could be impressive.

harper · 2011-07-01, 06:09 AM

This person you know, get them to walk along a railroad track. If the rail deflects noticeably as they walk along it they're probably too fat. That's at least an upper limit to work from. I'd hate to spoil the spirit of this thread by being vague.

kamikaze · 2011-07-01, 10:31 AM

Too heavy is when you feel uncomfortable about it. For me that was 90kg. I dropped to 75, which is a point at which I feel very comfortable about the way I look in the mirror. Now I'm back to 80, most of it should be gained muscle weight, but not all of it. So I'll go down to 78 again.

Moderating your weight is not really difficult. It's just a question of discipline. Your food and drink is energy income. If you want to loose weight you have to use up more energy or reduce the income.
If you're serious do both.

uni57 · 2011-07-01, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harper

I'd hate to spoil the spirit of this thread by being vague.

He wants a precise, scientific answer, which is 768.0 pounds.

monomaniac · 2011-07-01, 11:55 AM

A good, tough trials uni would probably take the weight - though care should be exercised not to inadvertently administer it internally. The potential benefits of a unicycle suppository are, as yet, unknown.

Into the blue · 2011-07-01, 12:56 PM

Chuck's a big guy, but he seems to be doing ok...

Fat Man On A Unicycle

57UniRider · 2011-07-01, 02:59 PM

Into the Blue!... Made my morning!

kamikaze · 2011-07-01, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Unfortunately, this UMG music-content is not available in Germany, because GEMA has not granted the respective music publishing rights.

I hate the music industry (starts tor). It's not like I even want to hear the music (listening to Brain Drill right now).

Jt00 · 2011-07-01, 07:31 PM

Whoa, he weighs 430 lbs? Unicycles must be a lot stronger than I thought. Or maybe just experienced... Stupid cheap unicycle.
This will be an awesome way for him to lose weight. It's a great way for anyone to lose weight, actually. Not only will you lose weight, you'll also get some ABS riding a unicycle...

Tincher Teach · 2011-07-02, 01:34 AM

Hi Into The Blue,

Thanks for the video. That is fantastic. He certainly does seem to be enjoying himself. Good luck to him and any one else learning to ride a Uni...thin, heavy, young, old or whatever.

Hack · 2011-07-02, 02:02 AM

Oh wow. That guy weighs more than my friend. Thanks a lot Into the blue. And everyone else... I guess... Hahah.

GILD · 2011-07-02, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Into the blue

Chuck's a big guy, but he seems to be doing ok...

Fat Man On A Unicycle

That's a marvellous rink.

Why isn't it filled with enthusiastic UniHoki players?!?

BillyTheMountain · 2011-07-02, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamikaze

For me that was 90kg. I dropped to 75, which is a point at which I feel very comfortable about the way I look in the mirror. Now I'm back to 80, most of it should be gained muscle weight, but not all of it. So I'll go down to 78 again.

When posting on USA - dominated sites, please convert to pounds.

This chart will answer your question:

http://www.1is2fat.com/weight_chart.htm

2011-07-01, 03:49 AM	#1
Hack Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 51	How fat is too fat? So, I know someone that's pretty big and they want to lose weight. I know that unicycling is a great way to do it, but, how heavy is too heavy?

2011-07-01, 04:05 AM	#2
johnfoss North Shore ridin' Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 14,937	Not to ruin the atmosphere in your thread so quickly, but... too heavy for what? __________________ John Foss "jfoss" at "unicycling.com" www.unicycling.com "Unicycling is a way of looking at the world, making a choice to slow down, finish what you start, doing things not because they're easy, but because they're a challenge." -- Nurse Ben Last edited by johnfoss; 2011-07-01 at 04:06 AM.

2011-07-01, 06:09 AM	#4
harper 768 - It's in your DNA Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 60 Posts: 8,558	This person you know, get them to walk along a railroad track. If the rail deflects noticeably as they walk along it they're probably too fat. That's at least an upper limit to work from. I'd hate to spoil the spirit of this thread by being vague. __________________ -Greg Harper Destroying the climate by shutting down nuclear power plants, one by one, since 1979. JC is the only main man. There can be no other. "A fool on a unicycle is redundant" - J.D. Miller

2011-07-01, 10:31 AM	#5
kamikaze Fallen Rider Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: /Earth/Europe/Germany/Karlsruhe Age: 30 Posts: 745	Too heavy is when you feel uncomfortable about it. For me that was 90kg. I dropped to 75, which is a point at which I feel very comfortable about the way I look in the mirror. Now I'm back to 80, most of it should be gained muscle weight, but not all of it. So I'll go down to 78 again. Moderating your weight is not really difficult. It's just a question of discipline. Your food and drink is energy income. If you want to loose weight you have to use up more energy or reduce the income. If you're serious do both. __________________ [ Karlsruhe/Germany - kamikaze@bsdforen.de ] ---- Grizoo: Wowwww! you guys should get a uni or something !!!!!

2011-07-01, 11:55 AM	#7
monomaniac Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Uttoxeter, UK Age: 49 Posts: 83	A good, tough trials uni would probably take the weight - though care should be exercised not to inadvertently administer it internally. The potential benefits of a unicycle suppository are, as yet, unknown. Last edited by monomaniac; 2011-07-01 at 11:58 AM.

2011-07-01, 04:24 AM	#3
mbalmer Is it June yet? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 53 Posts: 1,105	It depends on their agility and motivation. Some large people can move pretty well. Learning to unicycle will burn a ton of calories. As long as he/she is careful with proper portion control they can drop inches pretty fast if that is his or her goal. They should do some video for before, during, and after. That could be impressive.

2011-07-01, 02:59 PM	#9
57UniRider Talent is really an ability to work Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Near Lake Charles, Louisiana Age: 59 Posts: 811	Into the Blue!... Made my morning!

2011-07-01, 07:31 PM	#11
Jt00 Rëgîstērèd üsér Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Homewood, AL Age: 17 Posts: 89	Whoa, he weighs 430 lbs? Unicycles must be a lot stronger than I thought. Or maybe just experienced... Stupid cheap unicycle. This will be an awesome way for him to lose weight. It's a great way for anyone to lose weight, actually. Not only will you lose weight, you'll also get some ABS riding a unicycle... __________________ "No brakes, no handles, no limits." --Anonymous Last edited by Jt00; 2011-07-01 at 07:31 PM.

2011-07-02, 01:34 AM	#12
Tincher Teach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Long Beach, California Age: 59 Posts: 83	Hi Into The Blue, Thanks for the video. That is fantastic. He certainly does seem to be enjoying himself. Good luck to him and any one else learning to ride a Uni...thin, heavy, young, old or whatever.

2011-07-02, 02:02 AM	#13
Hack Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 51	Oh wow. That guy weighs more than my friend. Thanks a lot Into the blue. And everyone else... I guess... Hahah.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Newbe question..How much wind is too much wind	jojoxie	General Unicycling Discussions	15	2011-04-24 08:28 AM
How is the imaginery unicycle clock situated?	57UniRider	Just Conversation & Introduce Yourself	5	2011-04-16 02:48 PM
Is there any particular reason the forum is pink?	AlisterBurt	Just Conversation & Introduce Yourself	14	2011-02-09 01:32 AM