So here is the NEW and IMPROVED Goal List, Some are to be finished in 2011, but overall they are a new set of goals that I can work towards every day, Its been a while as 98% of my old goals had been achieved, The Original list , is at the bottom.
1. Lose 40 Pounds in 2011
2. Cycle a Marathon at least once a week on the commute to/from work (26.2 Miles)
3. Run to work and back (13 Miles in total)
4. Cycle 90 Miles, off road, on a MTB
5. Cycle 100 Miles, on road, without stopping (Pee stops permitted)
6. Run The Manchester 10k
7. Finish the Mottram Moor Climb in under 7 Mins (Current PB 8 Mins 22 Seconds) - Done 06.02.2011, In 5 Min 21 Sec
8.Weigh less than 200 Pounds DONE
8. Wear Medium Tops – DONE
9. Wear 15″ Collar Shirts - DONE
10. Own a Trek Madone – Im calling done on this, I know, but its as close as i’ll get.
11. Compete in a Triathlon
12. Run a Half Marathon
13. Write A Book of my journey – Im on it
14. Promote cycling and weight loss to a room of Morbidly Obese adults—Done Ish, 28th May 2011
15. Ride a 100 Miles of Nowhere event
16.Never gain more than 1 pound in a week in 2011
17. Visit America and go for a ride
18. Ride a roller coaster again 23rd April 2011, Alton Towers, Many More To Come !
19. Fit in a size 34 pants DONE
20. Commute 250 Miles in 5 days - DONE
21. Ride the Manchester to Blackpool in under 3 hours
22. Get an average speed of over 20 MPH over a 10 Mile commute - DONE
23. Ride the Velodrome
24. Get my sprint speed to over 40 Mph (Current Best 36.8Mph) - Done 43.3 Mph June 2011
25. Become a Personal Trainer for Obese Adults
26. Update the “Theme” of this blog Done
27. Ride Joel Lane at least once a week
28. Get my Skin removed
29. Ride a L’Étape du Tour
30. Get a Anti-Obesity Cycling Jersey Printed
31. If I don’t lose at least 2 Pounds in a single week I must wear THIS at least once the following week. – This goal is over, I really dont have enough weight to lose at a rate of 2 pounds a week any more, so i’m calling it DONE
32. Cycle 15000 Miles Done !
33. Cycle 20000 Miles
34. Cycle Though The Pain
35. Ride the winter sprinter
36. Go Topless 
37. Be Happy with my looks
38. Ride and Ellipse
39. Ride the Majority of the rides at Blackpool Pleasure Beach - DONE
40. Ride the Majority of the rides at Thorp Park
41. Ride the Majority of the rides at Camelot
42. Ride the Majority of the rides at Drayton Mannor
43. Ride the Majority of the rides at Chessington World Of Adventures
44. To improve on all my PB’s, below is a list of them, in red are ones I have bettered in 2011
Mottram Moor Climb 5 Mins 20 Sec
Quickest Mile – 24.1 Mph
Most Miles in a 5 day week 176.24 Miles – 256Miles (July 211)
Most Miles in a 4 day week 113.48 Miles
Best Average Speed Over A 15 Mile Commute 19.9 Mph Average – July 2011
Longest Commute 31 Miles
Quickest Normal Commute 17 mins 52 Seconds (Feb 2011)
Longest Non Commute Ride 66 Miles
Best Time in Manchester to Blackpool 3 Hrs 46 Mins (2010) - 3 Hours 10 Mins 2011
Best Time in Manchester 100 (K) 3 Hrs 46 Mins (2010)
Best Sprint Speed 43.3MPH
Best Top Speed 47.7 MPH (Down Hill)
Best Devils Hill 54 Sec – 49 Seconds, June 2011
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Ride a Harley
Learn to Box – Done (Thanks to Kinect 
)
Not be scared to sit in chairs fearing I won’t fit or that I will smash it – DONE!
Be able to fit into an airline seat comfortably with no ‘fat boy’ extender belt -DONE ! May 24 2010
Ride a roller coaster again - DONE
Cardio and weights at least 4 times a week - DONE!
Be able to bend over and tie my shoes – DONE!
Fit comfortably in a theater seat – DONE!
Walk up the stairs at work without losing breath - DONE!
Be able to buy clothes in a ‘regular’ non-”big and tall” store – DONE!
Being able to walk into a room and not think that you are the biggest person in the room -DONE!
Be comfortable wearing a shirt tucked in- DONE!
Be comfortable wearing a belt – DONE!
Be able to wrap a bath towel around myself and be covered – DONE!
Weigh less than 400 pounds – DONE!
Weigh less than 350 pounds - DONE!
Weigh less than 300 pounds – DONE!
Weigh less than 250 pounds-DONE!
Reach goal weight of 235 pounds- DONE! – Oct 2010- Need to re-evaluate my Goal Weight now!!!
BMI of 49.9 – DONE!
BMI of 39.9 – DONE!
BMI of 35.0 – DONE!
BMI of 29.9 -DONE!
Walk 1 mile – DONE!
Walk 2 miles – DONE!
Walk 3 miles – DONE!
Walk 4 miles - DONE!
Walk 5 miles – DONE!
Run 1/4 mile – DONE!
Run 1/2 mile – SKIPPED IT!
Run 1 mile – SKIPPED IT!
Run 2 miles – DONE!
Run 3 miles – DONE!
Run 4 miles -DONE!
Run 5 miles -DONE!
RUN not walk the Manchester Bupa Great Rub (10k) -
Bench 225 pounds 8 times – DONE!
Bench 225 1 time – DONE!
Fit in a size 34 pants – DONE
Fit in a size 36 pants -DONE!
Fit in a size 38 pants -DONE!
Fit in a size 40 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 42 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 44 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 46 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 48 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 50 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 52 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 54 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 56 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 58 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 60 pants - DONE!
Fit in a size 62 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 64 pants – DONE!
Fit in a size 66 pants – DONE!
Be able to wear a size 7XL shirt – DONE!
Be able to wear a size 6XL shirt - DONE!
Be able to wear a size 5XL shirt – DONE!
Be able to wear a size 4XL shirt – DONE!
Be able to wear a size 3XL shirt – DONE!
Be able to wear a size 2XL shirt – DONE!
Be able to wear a size XL shirt -DONE!
Be able to wear a size L shirt -DONE!
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Happy New Year – and well done on your weight loss and fitness achievements Gaz!
I ran into this blog while doing some work-related research a few days ago and I thought I’d make it a point to leave you a note.
The amount of weight you’ve lost is impressive and it gives hope to overweight people that given enough commitment and drive anyone can reach a healthy weight.
I noticed you still think you need to lose a few more pounds? This being the case there’s a new type of bike I have been using for some time now, which burns a lot more calories than a standard bicycle for the same mileage or time spent riding and I thought you may want to try riding one. It’s called an ElliptiGO 8S and is a new type of machine known as an elliptical bike.
If you are keen to try one out I can organise a test ride for you. To do this just contact me via my website:
http://www.idaimakaya.com
Keep up the good work in 2011, make your dreams come true – and aim to make it the best year of your life so far!
Kind offer thanks BUT I am saving for a Carbon road bike, so dont need something else to have to save for too LOL
No prob Gaz. Keep riding and keep striving!
Thanks Dude
I reckon you’ve already done number 14
14. Promote cycling and weight loss to a room of Morbidly Obese adults
The internet is the room.
Can I make a daring suggestion? Why not set up a button on your site for people to donate towards your apronectomy? Everyone who reads this blog and who has been inspired by what you’ve done can have the chance to donate a small (or large) amount of money towards the operation.
Thats a fair comment mate, Tho, i’d love to see the reactions of peoples face who, are maybe as large as I was when it sinks in just what can be done with nothing more than the humble bicycle.
That is a pretty daring suggestion TBH, Let me have a think about it.
Gaz
Hello Gary, I am a friend of a workmate of yours he did a blackpool cycle ride with you Paul F. I was told on Thursday I had reached 30 stone I had honestly no idea i was that weight. I was aembarrassed and ashamed. But I know with hard work and effort it can be reduced. Thank you for being an inspiration Gary.
Hi Ian
Thanks for the comment, sorry to hear of you situation
Its ok tho, all you need is a desire to change, fancy going for a bike ride ?????
Gaz
If I had a bike yep! All I have atthe moment Gary is Shanks’ Pony!!!
eBay + £40 = The New You !!!!
lol, Am always happy to go for a walk Gary
WALK ????? Whats that? This is a cycling blog
Hi,
just caught you story in Cycling plus, very impressed, just wondering what your daily diet is at 1250 Cals a day, as it seems very restrivitve. Also what are you measuring to work out what cals you have used in a day?
Being a bit of a sad office worker who needs to get out on his bike more I’d like to follow where you have lead.
Cheers
Hi Phil
Thanks for your message
Sadly , you dont want to follow my lead on diet’s
http://theamazing39stonecyclist.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/selective-eating-disorder/
and
http://theamazing39stonecyclist.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/selective-eating-disorder-and-me-what-do-i-eat/
Enjoyed the visit and signed up for emails !
Can we swap links as some of my readers will enjoy the motivation you provide .
Not sure where you live but get an impression it is in the manchester area which i visit from time to time .
When you get over Lance have a look at Horny since you have the team suit although Robbie will do just as well .
Glad you enjoyed it, I must set up a links section when I get a moment.
Chris I think is gonna win some races this year, but Im with Big George “Captain America” to do the Roubaix this year
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Hi,
I’ve just found your blog while searching for a bike. It is very inspiring for me to ensure is possible to go down even from this high numbers of weight by sport. To introduce myself a bit, I am 34,afew month after a light heart attack,, started with weight 210 kg 3 month ago. Now I am 9 kilos lighter and sport has been allowed by doctors (swimming,cycling). Tommorow I will go to order a bike GIANTT looks symphatic for me,, but need to test and get and advice from biker experts.
good luck, test ride and enjoy
Really inspiring blog and story! I see you haven’t crossed off your Etape goal yet. I did my first one last year and recorded my progress here: http://wp.me/Pk2tX-S2
I’m doing (or at least attempting) both of them this year. If you’d like any advice I’d be happy to help, if I can.
Great site mate, great achievement, well done, for me, the Etape is a long term thing, physically and mentally im ready, there are just other constraints right now, but i;ll do it.
Gaz:
I followed you when you subbed for the Fat Cycist recently and I am finding that I need to talk to you as I think you will understand where I am coming from ..I have lost 136+ pounds and have about 30-40 more to go. I am a cyclist and I just started to race. I am an athlete, but I am a fat athlete. I need to talk about this.
cece
Hi,
I came across your story in search of a bike that could hold my heavy load of 26 stone. Your story and achievements are truly amazing and are an inspiration to those of us just starting out. I’m having trouble finding a decent bike that will be able to support my weight. You mentioned your started out on a Giant Yukon – did you have custom wheels made to support you or were they stock?? Everyone keeps telling me that the wheel set is the most important component for heavy riders…. any advice you have is much appreciated.
Thanks
Wheels for heavy riders are indeed critical.
My yukon was totally stock, wheels included, that’s the bonus with mtb’s
They are made of strong stuff
Good luck man!!!!