maeday42's Journal, 28 January 2017

Everyone needs a goal. Mine is to be 200 by my birthday May 16th. I'm not sure if I'll get there, but I'm giving it my best shot. Today, I broke out of my comfort zone and got on a bicycle for the first time in 30+ years. I've always tried to loose weight and my hubby thought a bike would help, so got me one for my birthday last year. He likes to ride, so he thought we could do it together. I've made excuse after excuse and never got on it. My niece uses it when she comes to visit. It's a giant Albatross around my neck, it sits there mocking me, knowing I'm afraid of it. I've never liked bikes, even when I was a kid, I'd rather walk. However, this morning I strapped on my silly helmet, put my rotund butt on it and rode it a good 20 minutes. Doesn't sound like a lot, I know, but it was monumental for me. Came back with my heart pounding, legs shaking and sucking air. Not sure if the heart was from fear of falling and looking like a ridiculous fat, 55 year old women splayed out on the ground or from the actual exercise. I did it though and that's what counts. So new goal. Want to be able to grab my helmet instead of my keys and say to hubby "lets go for a ride" by his birthday June 6th.

Diet Calendar Entries for 28 January 2017:
1734 kcal Fat: 141.99g | Prot: 91.98g | Carb: 19.85g.   Breakfast: Cloud Bread, Calavo Avocado, Great Value Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Scrambled Egg, Bacon. Lunch: Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise, Mt. Olive Jalapeno Slices, Parmesan Cheese (Shredded), Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Thigh, Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Breast. Dinner: Chicken Thigh (Skin Not Eaten), Litehouse Foods Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, Giant Eagle Cherry Tomatoes, Lettuce, Boiled Egg. Snacks/Other: Nestle Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chip Morsels, Heavy Cream, Cloud Bread. more...
3129 kcal Activities & Exercise: Yoga - 20 minutes, Bicycling (leisurely) - <10/mph - 20 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 20 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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Good job! Such an inspiring post :) 
28 Jan 17 by member: VeggieJunkie
Thanks! I appreciate you saying that. 
28 Jan 17 by member: maeday42
Great job getting out of your comfort zone!! 
28 Jan 17 by member: RiverRes
Great story! You go girl! 
28 Jan 17 by member: 14toGo
That's really awesome! I have the same insecurities about looking like a fat, middle aged woman exercising. Your post inspired me. Thanks. 
28 Jan 17 by member: mariezzz
What a great story - and a great goal! That first step outside a comfort zone is always so hard...and you did it! Now keep moving forward.  
28 Jan 17 by member: CandissTC
Great job! I got a bike this fall too to help me lose weight and get in shape after heart stents at age of 44. Only got it out once and it was very interesting! Never was scared of bikes and actually used to love the solitude it could give me (riding), but haven't done it in almost 20 years! Hopefully when spring is in full force here, my teen daughter and I will make a habit of it! 
28 Jan 17 by member: acericson
That is awesome, You overcame your fears and got on it, and even though like you said it was only 20 minutes the fact that you rode it for those 20 minutes is what you should be very proud of. I haven't been on a bike in over 40 years myself and just last year my younger sister convinced me to buy a rode bike since I started working out again so I did, the very next weekend I met up with her to ride on what I thought was only going to be a 10 mile ride that ended up being 20. Yes I paid for it in the end but I am proud of myself for doing it as well. Now I cant wait until the spring and summer to challenge myself to go on what they call a Century ride. Good luck with your venture. YOU CAN DO IT!!! 
30 Jan 17 by member: Tormentor2
You're too funny! lol Twenty minutes is a good chunk o change if you ask me. Especially since you haven't ridden one in 30+ years!!! Be proud of it! 
04 Feb 17 by member: Niecey246
Amazing! Stop for another moment and congratulate yourself - good going!  
04 Feb 17 by member: PharmGirl10

     
 

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