Been a slow month for riding, I've been, honestly, focusing on a lot of other things rather than cycling. Glad I did, too, I've now got a relatively clear mind and my focus is quickly coming back 100%. I'm not worried about the mileage, I've got three weeks until the GLGA, and I can't wait. Gravel Goodness. That's what I'm talking about.
Weight thankfully has remained stable. I've been watching the intake as closely as possible, so it really shows how you can maintain - or lose - if you don't have a chance to get much exercise in. My new favorite thing in the world - seriously - is the Livestrong Daily Plate iPhone App. I can't summarize how nice that thing is to have around, both for tracking and looking up foods when we go out. Going out is STILL my weakness as it's so painfully easy to fall so far off the wagon.. but with this, it's not so tough.
Bike has been put back into great order thanks to the guys and gals over at Cycle Works, the LHT had a loose rear hub and needed a wheel true - they had it back to me the next day. So happy that they opened up a south location a mile from my house featuring a service area - go visit 'em up at 70th and Pioneers! My daughter recently has been mastering the cycling art, so to celebrate a couple weeks ago I decided she deserved a new ride. We took a trip up to CW after much box store searching (don't. ask.) and on the first shot they had the perfect ride for her:
She really digs her new Giant Taffy and I predict it's only a matter of time before she drops me. If you knew her, you'd realize that once she saw it and the color scheme I had no choice but to get it for her. The smile is worth it, lemme tell you, one of the greatest gifts as a Dad is the smile. I'll admit in advance it's also my biggest weakness. LOL.
That's all I've got today. I'm around, I'm doing better than ever and I'm looking forward to the next couple weeks. I've got about 18 pounds to go before October 1 to beat my lowest on October 1 2008 and that's cool with me. After that.. well.. the big "300 lost" is looming closer and closer. I'd really like to see that. REALLY.
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a pink bike for a little girl. I wouldn't have been able to resist either.
We bought a bike just like that for our daughter. She loved that thing to pieces! The really cool thing is how important it is how important to you how she likes it.
July was a slow month for me also. But alas! We start each day anew, and pick up where we left off. I think it's probably good to take breaks from time to time to appreciate what we're missing.
Please remove one of the "how important" from the above. It is late.
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