Information and opinions on health from Michelled71 at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/752900/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/752900/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/752900/index http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/752900/66638/january-1st Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:38:35 -0400 Michelled71 Starting weight: 273lbs. Current weight: 232.5lbs.   I asked my husband for an exercise bike for almost a year. At Christmas time, my request was granted and I received an exercise bike. I was so excited words could not describe the feeling I had.   I put the bike in my living room, right in front of the television. There were no more excuses for me. I could no longer hide from my weight.   On Jan 1, 2009, I started riding... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/752900/66638/january-1st