Nice Ride This Morning

Figured I needed to start adding some pictures to the blog since I love pictures when I am looking at other peoples blogs. So for your viewing pleasure, first a picture of the boys rides. Huffy goodness. Nothing but the best for my boys. Next a picture of the new Yakima Double Down 5 bike. I would love to see somebody get 5 bikes on this thing. I still haven't figured a way to get the boys bikes on it yet. Also included a picture of the fishmobile on the rack. The boys wanted to do the entire bike trail this morning. It is a little over 3.5 miles to the end where you turn around and do it all again. We got to the end and they were done. Had to do a little explaining that the van wasn't coming to us. After a little breather, we headed back. Proud of the boys, they did great. They hopped off mid ride because the oldest saw a frog. We spent 5 minutes playing with the frog. Saw rabbits, turkeys and a dead mouse. All very interesting to an 8 and a 6.5 year old. Life really is good.

Wednesday Weigh In

Rolled out of bed this morning, took care of a little business and hopped on the scale. Looking back at me were the numbers 384.4. Now if my abacus is correct, that means I lost 6 pounds from last week. Yay. That also brings my total up to 55.6 pounds total. Yay again.

Went and had my receiver hitch installed this morning. Now if I can just find a Yakima Double Down 5 bike rack, I will be in business. Took my bike back to the shop to have things looked at. They were covered up and told me to come back next Tuesday.

Going to watch the boys Awards Day tomorrow.

Summer break is here. The beauty of being a teacher.

Life is good.

Finally

Three weeks ago I went by my local U-Haul to get a receiver hitch put on the van. I am wanting to get a Yakima receiver hitch so that all four of us can take our bikes and go riding. Finally they have called and said they found one. WTH? It takes 3 weeks to find a hitch for a Honda Odyssey? Anyways, tomorrow morning I get to go and get it put on. Then I am taking my bike and heading to the bike shop I bought it from and have it looked at. Back wheel or hub is making a clicking noise. It needs to be looked over real good anyways. While I am there, I will hopefully pick up my rack and all will be good. That is if weigh in goes well in the morning. Wish me luck.

Beautiful Day

After church the boys begged for another bike ride. We didn't go quite as far today because we are heading to a friend's house to hit some batting practice off the pitching machine. Had a 6" turkey on wheat from Subway (Hey it worked for Jarred). Felt a little better today. Did feel a little light headed getting out of the car after we got home. Good news, only got off the bike once and that was more or less because the boys were in front of me. I am getting better.

Just About Passed Out

Since dieting, I have been getting light headed from time to time. I just assumed I wasn't getting enough calories. Been keeping it under 1,000 calories a day. I know this is a little low but if I don't see results, I know it will be hard for me to keep up with the diet. Took the boys to the bike trail today. Nice ride but lots of little hills. Sun was out and it was a little warm. We got done with 6 miles and I noticed I was a little light headed. I loaded the bikes up and headed home to rest. When I feel this way, the sun makes everything seem really white to me. Very strange feeling. Got home and hopped out of the van and it hit me hard. I leaned over and thought I was out. I sat down and things got a little better. Not sure what to do. Guess I need to get my caloric intake up a little. I am do a physical. Guess it wouldn't hurt to do that also and see what the doctor thinks.

Not A Good Day

Got to work this morning. Nice that today is the last day of school for the summer. Walked a mile, did a little work and left for the summer at 10:00. Sat around and wasted the day until it was time to get the boys from school. They go to school with my wife so they have to go another week. We decided to load up the bikes and head to the walking/bike trail. We had a great time. Boys got to fly down a couple of little hills. By the time we finished, they were pretty tired. Here is where the day went bad. I cheated on my diet. Chinese food. The bad part is I felt like crap after doing it. Oh well, I will just work harder tomorrow.

Good Day

Got to work this morning early and walked two miles. Felt good. Skipped lunch with the rest of the faculty to fight any temptations.

Just ordered a pair of bike shorts. Yes, I always said that I would never be caught dead in a pair. Who cares. I am all about comfort now. Found a company that makes them in big sizes.