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For myself, I'm going to get myself out of the house and walk. I've got a 10K coming up in July, and I've got to get ready. It has to be better for me than being up all night and sleeping all day.
So this week I lost 7lbs, which sounds better than it is as last week I lost only 2lbs and knew it would kind of catch up this week. Still - I'm happy with that.
My goal for this week, is to pick less. I still pick when I'm cooking, and accept offerings from kids and friends - you know, when someone offers their pack of crisps round, or asks you if you want to taste. Wish me strength on this one, I'll need all the willpower I can get, but I'm going for zero tolerance this week, I'll count the number of times I slip up and let you know next week!!!
The weekend is upon us - and if we get a milder day, I'm going on a bike ride with one of the twins for about 5 miles, then take my 4 year old daughter out to learn how to ride her bike. Wish me luck with my daughter, that will be a true test of my fitness levels. XXX
Well, here I am. I am wondering what you are all up to. Tomorrow IS Friday! I am taking tomorrow off.
I got some good news this week. The job I worked at in America and here in England as well as a contractor-they have HIRED me for real! I really cannot tell you how excited I am. I did NOT expect it at all!
Hmm-that starts me to thinking. Do any of you still struggle with self-esteem issues? If so-to what degree? If not-why? Have you always been confident-or did you learn it along the way?
I have always struggled with confidence. When I was a child and I would succeed at something-like ace a test, or make cheer leading-I would go to my Mum and ask her if she made them give me a high mark or pick me for a team! LOLOLOL!
Even now-my family is not surprised at all that I got hired-or that I did well at some task, but I AM!! I know this is something I really must work on.
I really do want to embrace all the positive that is in me..it's a learning thing I suppose!
Please share! I would love to hear.
Peace,
T
I still stuggle BIG time with self-esteem issues, while I am 100% better than I was I was in such a bad place that I am no where near where a "normal" person is, I suspect that the "mental" side of my journey will actually take longer than the "Physical"side, but Im sure for anyone else who had a Bmi of 70 or over will have the same struggles.
amazing?? You sound like a good dad!!
Hope he sleeps in late!! Lol
cheers!!
CONGRATS!!
T
Well, here I am. I am wondering what you are all up to. Tomorrow IS Friday! I am taking tomorrow off.
I got some good news this week. The job I worked at in America and here in England as well as a contractor-they have HIRED me for real! I really cannot tell you how excited I am. I did NOT expect it at all!
Hmm-that starts me to thinking. Do any of you still struggle with self-esteem issues? If so-to what degree? If not-why? Have you always been confident-or did you learn it along the way?
I have always struggled with confidence. When I was a child and I would succeed at something-like ace a test, or make cheer leading-I would go to my Mum and ask her if she made them give me a high mark or pick me for a team! LOLOLOL!
Even now-my family is not surprised at all that I got hired-or that I did well at some task, but I AM!! I know this is something I really must work on.
I really do want to embrace all the positive that is in me..it's a learning thing I suppose!
Please share! I would love to hear.
Peace,
T
Monday morning was a little chilly but I managed 18 miles before work, this evening ride was a breeze and I finished on 26.7 Miles, Day 1, Matathon 1 done, Later that evening I poped out to pick up my Surosa and rode it home approx 2 miles, so by the end I had almost done 30 miles in one day !!
Tuesday:
Left a little later than normal, wanted to put the Surosa though its paces but as I wasnt too sure how good it was didnt want to pu**** only for something to happen miles away from where I needed to be, needless to say the Surosa was AMAZING and I ended the day on 24 Miles.
Wednesday:
I went looking for a new, longer route to work that took on semi decent roads, apptempt 1 went pretty well and although I didnt get any extra miles in I did learn quite a lot, finishing on just under 25 miles it was another good day.
Thursday:
Had a meeting before work meaning I left late, put in 10 miles before work and finished on a disappointing 18 miles but my legs and the latic acid they were swimming in thanked me.
Thursday evening I had an appt at my GP’s while I was waiting for the Doc, another Doc who I have seen a few times while on my weight loss journey came out of his room and to say he was stunned would be an understatment, we chatted about how I have done, how far I ride and then he asked me what bike he should get to lose a few excess lbs, a Doctor asking ME for advice ??? That gave me a rarther large smile
Friday:
The work day that never was, due to an air of confusion I eneded up cycling 27 miles non stop, my average speed was a little under 15mph, the traffic and weather was a nightmare so was bloody chuffed by the end of it, even if my feet were freezing
Miles 120.21 mi
Ave Speed 14.2 mph
Ave Cadence xx rpm **
Calories 8,869 C ***
Max Speed 34.3 mph
Max Average Heart Rate 155 bpm
** Cadence sensor broke, thats 2 now that died with nothing but normal riding, GARMIN GSC 10 = JUNK !
*** I have programmed a new calculation into my Edge and it seems MUCH better for calories now.
After Fridays ride I weighed myself, I am now at the weight I PREYED that I could get to when I was being approved for the operation I never had…….
Finally, below please review April’s stats:
Miles 497.21 mi
Ave Speed 13.9 mph
Ave Cadence xx rpm
Calories 46,731 C ***
Max Speed 37.7 mph
Max Average Heart Rate 155 bpm
Average Miles Per Day: 22 Miles
Think it’s fair to say April was a GOOD month !!!!!
Gaz
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