A year ago.....

It was a year ago today that I got parts from Nashbar and fixed up my bike to be ready for riding in Florida. With a year passed, I am a stronger rider than before. I rode 23 miles today and rode well but was held back by my extra 40 lbs on my carcass. I have started a calorie program called Fitday that has extimated my calorie restriction to hit a target weight of about 212 by April 22 in time for the Florida Bike Safari. I am not sad that I will be making the Safari again. It was a good experience albeit a little cold. That software keeps up with activities so I can take into account bike riding and exercise. It seemed like I shouldn't have gained so much weight but when I consider how much cheese, peanut butter and rich dessert I consumed during December, it isn't any wonder. My cheese consumption would add 1000 calories easily. Eating 6 power bars a day added 1200 or more calories. The most important part of the program is logging all calories consumed. That really makes you think about what you are eating. Paul talks like he could come down and hit the last 3 days of the Bike Safari. That would be fun.