Ok, so I’m not quite done. I guess the process of starting to write sparked some ideas.
This past weekend we rode our bikes twice. The first ride was crazy. I dreaded it from the beginning. My mind was full of excuses. I just didn’t want to be there....and it was a rough ride for me! I was slow and felt sluggish! It might have been the turmoil pf excuses in my mind playing a mind trick...but it may have also been due to being exhausted in general. I stayed on trails I knew I could complete and I didn’t allow myself to give up and walk. I KNEW I could clear them and by golly I was going to clear them...and I did!
The next day we went out again and it was much much better! I wasn’t dreading it and we went first thing in the morning so it was cooler (as cool as a heat index of 95-100 can be). We went on some new trails...and rode for much longer. I had to walk my bike a few times. I had to rest a few times. But I did it! I actually rode my bike to the point of near exhaustion. I was so wiped out! My legs were sore...I was tired! It was a good ride! Lots of calories burned and lots of muscles built!
I have continued with the yoga this week and also have walked on my work breaks and lunch break. It’s been ungodly hot, but I do it!
I have dropped 12 pounds or so since the beginning of June....I don’t see a difference in my clothes yet. I don’t see it. But people are still commenting on my weight loss....so I will take it as success. Plus, even if I don’t see it....I know I am making myself strong and fit and that is what really matters!!
So while I am somewhat mute today with a topic to speak about, I am still moving forward in my quest to be healthy and fit (and thin)! My weight loss journey continues!
