Riding
I rode a partial-commute (12 mile round trip) today. With my new winter gear, I was actually overdressed. When I left work, I went with one layer less. I was still overdressed. I should have checked the weather forecast.
I also ran some errands here around town after I got home. I park my bike in the grocery store now, but don’t walk around with it, and they seem to be okay with that.
I had a really good riding weekend, and I rode today. The weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday doesn’t look so good, so I’m not riding. I’ll get back on the bike on Thursday.
Car-Free
In my previous post, I talk about a future where I am car-free. I got some comments about that. It’s not easy, and it’s not for everyone. I’m not sure it’s for me. It is a long-term goal I want to work toward. I probably will have to sell my house and move to make it work. However, I’ll worry about that later.
Blogging
While on my ride with Tim yesterday, he said that someone else said that blogging is a bit narcissistic. I guess it can be. However, I believe Tim and I share the view that writing about what we do (cycling for him, cycling and weight loss for me) is good for others that read the blog.
If I wouldn’t have found some of the other cycling blogs out there, I probably would have never taken my bike into the street. I certainly wouldn’t have bought a recumbent. A blog (even a silly one like this one) can inspire someone to change something in their life.
I do know that my posting frequency has gone way up. However, I don’t think the quality of my writing has. I’m taking a few days before I post again. I will keep updating my weigh-in, and respond to comments.
Progress
My weight this morning was 225.8 lbs. That’s the lowest yet. It’s probably a temporary dip from yesterday’s ride, but I’ll take it. I have been eating better over the last few days. I even went out to eat at Panera Bread and was sane with what I ordered. I’m cooking tonight. I’m having a small piece of steak, and brussels sprouts.
Work
My new job is much different than any I’ve had before. It’s a neat atmosphere to work in. I do have to dress better, but that’s easier now that I don’t weight 300 lbs. I will have to be there at 5:30 Wednesday morning for a software roll-out, but that’s a rare thing. My normal hours are 8:30ish to 5:30ish.
I think you are doing a great job with the blog, keep up the good work.
I started a blog a couple of years ago about our gigs at a local nursing home. I was pretty good about posting for the first year or so, but have fallen way behind this year.
I plan to try and catch up during my holiday vacation.
I just wanted to encourage more people with talent to use it for a good cause.
Thanks Mark. I appreciate it.
I’ve had periods where I didn’t post very often. Recently though I feel like I’m posting about inane stuff way too often. I’m going to try and get better about it.