Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Weight Loss"
In Spite of Cheese and Meat
Someone who works in my building saw me, today, and said, from the other end of the hallway, “You look really good! You’re looking slimmer!” Do you have any idea how good that made me feel? I’m looking slimmer! Someone noticed! Do I think I’m slimmer? No. Do I weigh less? Not yet. Someone thinks I look slimmer, though! I’ve been so down on myself about my weight, lately, so I felt my face go aglow and my smile beam when I heard this compliment. It’s almost as if it were the first time I received it, but I guess it really depends on my current frame of mind. I have heard this before, and almost always when I have not lost … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health and Nutrition
Motivating a Tired and Sluggish Self
Motivation. It is difficult to determine what it is that drives us. Okay, not always. After all, I know why I’ve been exercising these last two months. I want to be stronger and faster on the bike, and it would nice if my weight would eventually fall in line with that of an active lifestyle. Today was difficult. I felt tired and sluggish (prior to the margaritas). I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cross Training
In the Zone
I was pleasantly surprised on Wednesday – truly surprised. I was heading into East Lansing to see a friend play at a local brew pub. It’s a nicer place, so I could dress up a little bit. I decided to try on some denim shorts that haven’t fit me since last year, after the massive weight gain of Fall/Winter 2009-2010 (we’re talking 30 pounds). Wednesday, the shorts fit, and they … Read entire article »
Filed under: Weight Loss
Something is Amiss
For the first time since 2007, I rode the Fort Custer trails on Sunday. I signed up for the Fort Custer Stampede in the Sport Class, meaning two 9-mile loops. I wasn’t too keen on the forecast for rain, but I chose to tough it out and pre-register for the race. Once I got there, the clouds had already begun to clear away and the sun came out. It was suddenly a beautiful day and I was ready to ride my bike. When I reached the starting line, I was pretty happy because there were only three of us. After a bit, I turned and saw that there were quite a few more women in my class who were standing behind us. Uh oh. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Racing
The Unobtainable Goal
I absolutely hate how my body loves fat. It is like there is a great love affair between my fat cells and calories. They just can’t get enough. This year certainly isn’t like last year. Last year, while I didn’t ride as much as I should have, I still managed to drop quite a bit of weight. It was the lowest weight I had obtained since 1997. I was so skinny [for me] that all of my clothes were a bit too loose. This year, that “problem” is not evident. I was inspired by my ride with Dave, the other day. Dave rode over 40 miles. I just did over 16. Whoopee. Tomorrow, I plan to get … Read entire article »
Filed under: Finding Time
Illumination
I don’t have a camera, anymore, so unless I am with a friend and his or her camera, I can’t show you the amazing things I get to take in while out on the trail. In the meantime, I will have to illuminate your imagination. Still, white birches reflected pastel colors resulting from the illumination of the setting sun. The sky was clear and a nearly half moon was high in the deep blue sky that was transitioning to night. Occasionally, I would spot a star that was previously hidden by the sunlight. This is the vision I saw while finishing my two-hour skate around the Michigan Tech ski trails. After almost two hours of skiing, I would stop at the top of every climb, open my arms … Read entire article »
Filed under: Skate Skiing
Devising a Plan
It seems as though following my diet is going well. What I am struggling with is the fact that 1100-1350 calories really isn’t that much. Your jaw probably just dropped. You’re thinking, “1100-1350 calories!? WTF, Di!?” Allow me to explain. In ~2002 (I think that’s the right year), I joined the Weight Watchers At Work program. Let me begin by saying that I lost a lot of weight, and while there was a bit of a yo-yo partly due to geographic location (Wisconsin), I’ve managed to consistently keep 25 of those pounds off. The last ten that I lost (total of 35 pounds) have been a regular battle, usually only becoming an issue in the winter. This is where I now stand. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Weight Loss
Time to Revise
Today marks the fifth day that I am sick. Yay. I haven’t had exercise for ten days, now. This is due in combination to preparing for the expo, traveling, and being sick. I have to do some necessary work: wood splitting and a twenty-minute snow blow, but that doesn’t really count. I’m a little upset about this lack of exercise for one huge reason: weight. Therefore, I am using today to not only catch up on my studies, writing, and housework, but to devise a plan (read: menu) to get me through these days of inactivity. Even if I feel well, tomorrow, I won’t be able to do anything because I have to be available for the hospital. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Weight Loss
A Pine Embraces a Birch
Today is diet day number two. I have already lost one pound. All it took was a little exercise and a massive amount of self-control. Fun stuff! Last winter, I read a little bit in Bicycling about a little cheater trick for burning fat. I can’t find the issue with the information in it, but I will pass it on. The advice the article gave (several ideas) was bad advice, and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Weight Loss
“W” Strikes, Again
I’ve been quite the little party girl, lately. Dining out and consuming generous amounts of alcohol in the presence of friends has been the order of the day…for many days. Saturday night, I wisely went for breakfast before I drove home. I ate a lot – Perkin’s pancakes and eggs benedict. I love eggs benedict. Eggs benedict really aren’t waistline friendly, at least not when ingested among days of high-calorie consumption. I saw the frightening number of 180 when I stepped on the scale, yesterday morning. I really don’t think that 180 is the number, but it was there because I had eaten a large breakfast at 3:00 in the morning and drank three large glasses of water throughout the course of the morning – throughout … Read entire article »
Filed under: Weight Loss
