13 Mile Ride

I have not put a new post up in a few days. I have been really busy including the Weight Loss Extravaganza. I had said that Lori and I were thinking about doing a charity bike ride on Saturday. It was only 8 miles but I still was nervous about it. We decided that we live in such a beautiful area that we would ride here instead. To prepare for the ride I have been riding my bike almost everyday. I have had my oldest son and my husband along on a few of my rides. It keeps me company and gets them to exercise a little too.

So, on Saturday Morning I was up nice and early. My husband dropped me off at Lori's house with my bike, water, helmet etc. We were off at around 7:00, we rode back to my house which is 3 miles and from there we went to the Marina which is another 2 miles. Once we were at the Marina (we had made plans with our better halves to meet there for breakfast) we had some time so we went out on the levee road and were going to try to ride to the bridge, another 3 miles. We got a call from the guys that they were on there way with 2 of our kids in tow and decided to head back. We were only halfway there.

We rode over to the restaurant and met the 4 of them. I was really hungry and had a big breakfast with coffee. It was really beautiful, eating outside in the sunshine right on the water. We watched a lot of boats heading out on the delta and Zach, my nine year old, tried to make friends with some baby geese. After breakfast we were off again and followed the same path back to Lori's. We did decide not to do the 30 Day Shred that day. We figured we had burned at least the same amount of calories. I was so happy I did it and I hope next weekend we will do it again only this time we can go all the way to the bridge.

Yesterday Lori and her family went out on their boat for the day. So, I did my workout by myself. I can definitely tell you that it is much easier to do with a partner. You have someone there with you that just gives you the motivation to keep moving through the pain. I did do it but the 28 mins (yes 28 with warm up and cool down) seemed much longer then usual. I also had skipped the day before. I don't know why but if I ever skip a day it does seem a lot harder. It is just one more reason to stick to the process.

Today starts week 3 of the process. I do feel like I have much more stamina during the work out. I also think it has been a great jump start to the Weight Loss Extravaganza. I am already doing double digit mile bike rides. Who knows what is next, maybe a marathon! As far as my body goes, I can really tell I am firming up all over. I just want instant results and would like to have to go down a dress size already. I know it has only been 2 weeks but I just don't see the pounds melting away---yet. I think that this is a crucial time in any weight loss regimen. I think people workout or diet for 2 weeks and then lose the focus because they don't see any big result. Like I said before I am determined so loose pants or not I am going to keep at it.