My Weight Loss Tracker

04/29/2011

Wow! In the last two weeks, I've been sick about 9 out of the past 14 days and the rain. Oh the rain. Ick. But I've still managed  to ride when I can. But sometimes it's difficult when I'm riding into the wind and I start coughing and then I have trouble catching my breath. I did manage 2 rides today, for a total of just over 7 miles. I can't believe how much I miss riding when I can't get out there for one reason or another. But I'm still getting over being sick so I think that's it for me today. I did get my camera in the mail today, so I will be taking pictures on my rides, maybe! LOL!

04/23/2011

I've been sick all week! What started out as sinus drainage, turned into the nastiest cough! Needless to say, I didn't ride much this week. Late this morning I took a quick ride to the library since I had movies & audiobooks to take back. I think that is such a pleasant ride! I love seeing the people walking their dogs, working in their yards or riding their bikes! So according to mapmyrides.com this what the month of April has been like for me:
28.87 miles! Woohoo! Go me!!
lol!

04/18/2011

Went for a ride today. It would've been 4.44 miles but I didn't make it. I woke this morning feeling all kinds of crappy. Sinus issues. UGH. And with the wind hitting me head on the last mile, I just couldn't do it. So I did get in a 3.44 mile ride, before Jim drove by and saw what a difficult time I was having. I couldn't catch my breath the tops of my thighs were killing me after yesterdays ride. I hate not finishing what I started, but it was just too much to soon.

04/17/2011

Friday & Saturday were not good bike riding weather days here in Indianapolis. I feel as though I'm trapped inside. I'm so over this crappy weather. I'm having a hard time not riding. I really enjoy what has become my daily jaunts. To the library, over to the MIL's, around the park. I'd mapped out a couple of other interesting rides that I want to go on. The longest is about 6 miles one way, so it will be awhile before I attempt that one. Those really nice, warm days spoiled me! So, if the temp rises to at least 60 (but please Lord, let it warm up more than that) I'm getting on my bike & going for a ride!

04/14/2011

I took 2 great, safe rides yesterday. I rode first to the library (standard for me since I love to read & watch movies for free) and the second was to Jim's moms house. The trip to the library is almost 3 miles round trip and the long way I take to Lottie's house is a little over 3 miles. The total for the day was just over 6 miles and that upped my overall total to 18.6 miles since I started on 04/08/2011! Not to bad for a girl who is more than 100 pounds overweight, I think! I have found that I love riding through neighborhoods. Looking at the great houses and having people actually wave to me! I didn't think anyone still did that in the city! I don't know if it is because I'm a 40 something riding a retro bike, taking my time (sorta) and looking around? I don't know. But I like it! I have mapped out a route I want to take, following a city made trail that is about 4 miles. My next goal is to buy a camera, so I can take pictures on my rides!

Weight Loss Tracker

I've added a weight loss tracker to my blog! Thanks to tickerfactory.com its free! I've used them quite a bit on goodreads.com, helping me to keep track of the books that I read in the challenges. I love them! And when I saw that they had one that was a road, with a bike (I don't know if it's a Huffy or not though) I just had to have it! I ♥ it! I have it set up to stay on top until 09/29/2012, my birthday next year. I'm hoping that I will be able to meet my weight loss goal by then! If I calculated correctly, it's 7 pounds a month that I need to lose. If I cut down on the processed sugars, eating out, and keep riding, I know I can finally get fit!