diddlee

I've managed to lose a little weight since we started the serious approach a few weeks ago. Still over 230 per home scales. There is a lot to lose. Probably will still be working on it at the end of summer. And beyond of course. Every pound off now improves riding in April.

I've been doing very well with my calorie reduction but the weekend is coming up and that is usually my downfall. I'll have a tiny meal Bev packed for me but it isn't as many calories as I usually consume so I'll be extra hungry. Without something to fill myself up, I will get hungry and really have to fight the urge to graze.

After a long interval I've seen my Doctor about some of those concerns the wellness center raised. Nothing much was found except a Vitamin D deficiency. I have procrastinated about weight loss till I've gained everything back. Once again I'm trying to lose weight here at the beginning of another year. If I lose 18 lbs, I'll be where I usually wind up at year's end. SO then at least another 25 to 30 lbs to go. Weather isn't favoring bike riding which is my usual answer to energy expense for weight loss. Perhaps it will be better soon.

So here I am still fat. I've started over and over this year but can't sustain any weight loss. Lately I've kept myself out of trouble by just saying no to each temptation. I hope I can continue.

After facing the scale today at the wellness center, I see that I am very overweight. I really need to lose about 40 lbs. At 2 lbs a week, 20 weeks from now, the date will be 7 days after New Year's. So once again, I'll have to brave the season of eating. Perhaps I will do better than that with plenty of exercise. Today is the first night of 140 that I must be determined. I have a goal in mind. With Randy planning a AT hike in May of next year, I'd like to be in tip top shape. And with whatever cycling we do, fitness is only a plus.

Despite not having adequate conditioning, Bev and I rode another Katy ride. This time we rode West to East. It took all day Saturday to make the drive to Missouri. Then most of another day to ride the shuttle to Clinton. Then Monday we began our cross state ride with two days of about 40 miles each and high's in the 80's. One day even had a pleasant breeze with cloudy skies. Then the long day from Boonville to Mokane really was hot with heat indices of 104 and a really tiring day. The fourth day wasn't a lot better with 50 miles of hot mostly open trail and two flats. But we made it. My behind was a mass of abraded pain. It was a lot to deal with. But with determination, we made it to the end of 50 miles. That night our campsite would be be pummeled with storms. I went to get the van which led to the now infamous skunk story. Typical of our vacations I'd say. Then with rain on the increase, we left for home. But 2 hours down the road, it was sunny so we zigged toward ...

Tomorrow we will begin to say farewell to our Uncle Jerry. It has been a particular kind of grief over his loss. It is the passing of a generation. The last of my Mother's brothers. So much memory gone. It all passes so much sooner than you want it to. He was a funny, loving person who will be missed by many, many friends and family.