I didn't get on the scale this morning but as of a couple of days ago, things are static in terms of my weight. I have been a slacker in the activity department and eating more than my goal, so my weight hasn't changed. Yesterday I indulged in some cake for my Grandchildren's birthday party, but resisted the pizza and other foods. I am not stressing about my weight this week and hope to have a good report next Tuesday. The reason I'm not stressing is because I know what to do and I will do it.
In my mind over the last few days, I had planed on doing a couple of longer bike rides but never got out there. The first day I didn't go was on Friday when we had winds gusting to 50 MPH. I just didn't think it would be fun to be fighting a wind like that. The second day I had hoped to get out was on Saturday, but ended up with little time once my grandchildren watching duties were over. Yesterday there was everything to do with the party and I wasn't feeling the best with a headache (I think it was from tension from all the noise). I recognize these for what they are - just excuses and I will do better this week.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Monday, May 16, 2016
Week 14 Update
Well, the good news is I didn't gain any weight this week. Of course that means the bad news I didn't lose any either. I was expecting this, though since I pushed to get the scale down last Monday for the competition weigh out. On a brighter note, I did ride 5 of the last 7 days which is good. I had planned on 7 for 7 but it was just too blasted hot during the time I had to ride on both Friday and Saturday, we hit 99 and 97 respectively.
Yesterday we were cooler with only 92 for the high, but silly me, I went for a ride in the afternoon heat. Made it up one hill and had hoped to go farther when I left but it just was way too hot out there. I haven't acclimated at all to the warmer temperatures yet this year. I know in a month or two, 92 will feel refreshing but right not it was just too hot.
One thing I have been fighting has been the temptation to eat everything in sight now that the Biggest Winner competition is over. This is where I would normally fall of the diet wagon in the past but I am bound and determined to not have that happen this year. I am going to stay strong and get to that 80 lb loss by August. I'm also looking beyond that and towards the rest of my life as a healthier individual.
Yesterday we were cooler with only 92 for the high, but silly me, I went for a ride in the afternoon heat. Made it up one hill and had hoped to go farther when I left but it just was way too hot out there. I haven't acclimated at all to the warmer temperatures yet this year. I know in a month or two, 92 will feel refreshing but right not it was just too hot.
One thing I have been fighting has been the temptation to eat everything in sight now that the Biggest Winner competition is over. This is where I would normally fall of the diet wagon in the past but I am bound and determined to not have that happen this year. I am going to stay strong and get to that 80 lb loss by August. I'm also looking beyond that and towards the rest of my life as a healthier individual.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Week 13...Progress and Results
So, I am now 13 weeks into my personal challenge and also we've made it through the 10 weeks of the Biggest Winner competition which is part of the Las Vegas Corporate Challenge. I certainly had hoped that I could report more progress, but some was made. OK, I did lose 25 lbs. for the Biggest Winner competition. According to their scale, I weighed in at 438 lbs. and weighed out at 413 lbs. I am happy with that, but one of my teammates left me in the dust losing an impressive 41 lbs. over the competition - Well Done Glen!!!!
I would like to believe the scale as accurate, but my weight loss is measured against my personal scale at the house. When I got home, I weighed myself and it showed 416 lbs. I'll take it. that means at the halfway point of my personal 6 month challenge I have lost 42 lbs. Now I just need to follow through and keep losing more weight. In the past, once the competition has ended I've reverted to bad eating habits. I won't allow myself to do that any more.
On the cycling front, 9 days into the National Bike Challenge I have gotten in 9 rides. Last night's was a late ride. I realized at 9:00 pm that I had yet to ride, so I changed and headed out for a short ride. Now, I will be honest here and admit that all of my rides have been short so far, but the important thing is that I am riding.
I would like to believe the scale as accurate, but my weight loss is measured against my personal scale at the house. When I got home, I weighed myself and it showed 416 lbs. I'll take it. that means at the halfway point of my personal 6 month challenge I have lost 42 lbs. Now I just need to follow through and keep losing more weight. In the past, once the competition has ended I've reverted to bad eating habits. I won't allow myself to do that any more.
On the cycling front, 9 days into the National Bike Challenge I have gotten in 9 rides. Last night's was a late ride. I realized at 9:00 pm that I had yet to ride, so I changed and headed out for a short ride. Now, I will be honest here and admit that all of my rides have been short so far, but the important thing is that I am riding.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Week 12
So, another week has come and gone and I was hoping to report that I have lost all of the pounds gained last week and while that is not true, I have lost 1 lb. I'm a bit perplexed as to the reason for this as my eating hasn't changed significantly from my successful routine of the initial 10 weeks of this journey. All I can figure is that I've reached a plateau and I need to work through things and stay the course. I know that changes will come. The only disappointing thing is that Monday is the final weigh in for the Biggest Winner challenge and I feel bad that I am not performing better for my teammates.
On a positive note, I have gotten in a couple of short rides over the last 2 days for the National Bike Challenge. I am very happy that I am out and riding. Now I need to get into a steady routine and increase my daily mileage. there is a bit of frustration associated with the challenge as they are having big issues reporting the data they are collecting for the challenge. The post on the site yesterday says it may take up to 3 weeks for them to fix all of the issues. Seems like a long time to me. The good news is, though, it has given me the small boost I needed to get my butt on the bike.
My goal is to stay hyper-focused this week and see if I can't make a decent number on the scale for the weigh in on Monday. I know putting some time in on the bike will certainly help in that regard.
On a positive note, I have gotten in a couple of short rides over the last 2 days for the National Bike Challenge. I am very happy that I am out and riding. Now I need to get into a steady routine and increase my daily mileage. there is a bit of frustration associated with the challenge as they are having big issues reporting the data they are collecting for the challenge. The post on the site yesterday says it may take up to 3 weeks for them to fix all of the issues. Seems like a long time to me. The good news is, though, it has given me the small boost I needed to get my butt on the bike.
My goal is to stay hyper-focused this week and see if I can't make a decent number on the scale for the weigh in on Monday. I know putting some time in on the bike will certainly help in that regard.
Monday, May 2, 2016
And so it begins - National Bike Challenge 2016
Yesterday was the start of the National Bike challenge for 2016. It runs from May 1 through September 30 and the goal is to ride as much as you can, either recreationally or to commute, during that time period. You earn points which can earn you prizes from national and local sponsors of the event. I got my first ride for this year's challenge in yesterday morning. It wasn't very long but I enjoyed it and to be honest, it didn't wipe me out as I had feared it would with my lack of riding.
I chose to ride a bit challenging of a route as it was uphill all the way to the turn around. I spent most of the ride out in one of my lowest gears and just grinding away, but I made it and I enjoyed the downhill on the way back, if I was a bit timid. I did max out at 24.4 mph but with a stop sign at the bottom of the hill, I wanted to make sure the brakes were going to work well so I used them a few times on the way down. :)
My plan is to get in a ride every day that I can and to do that some days I will be riding before work and some days after. Today will be an after day as I will be helping my grandson get his tube fixed so he can accompany me on my ride this evening.
I chose to ride a bit challenging of a route as it was uphill all the way to the turn around. I spent most of the ride out in one of my lowest gears and just grinding away, but I made it and I enjoyed the downhill on the way back, if I was a bit timid. I did max out at 24.4 mph but with a stop sign at the bottom of the hill, I wanted to make sure the brakes were going to work well so I used them a few times on the way down. :)
My plan is to get in a ride every day that I can and to do that some days I will be riding before work and some days after. Today will be an after day as I will be helping my grandson get his tube fixed so he can accompany me on my ride this evening.
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