One day at a time, one pound at a time!

Well, it’s been a rough week. I broke down on Tuesday and had beer. Which lead to a late night Taco Bell run. Wednesday was so-so with a little slip at lunch where I indulged in a couple of bites of fried pickles and zucchini and ate a roll. Thursday and Friday were perfectly on plan, though. I got back on the bike Thursday morning for the first time in almost 2 weeks but only managed to make it 1.6 miles. I didn’t get to ride on Friday because it was raining.

Today, I decided to get up and ride to the center for a weigh in. I basically just got out of bed and got on the bike. I weighed on my home scale and it said 289.4. I really thought it was just a fluke because that was a HUGE drop since yesterday.

When I got to MRC, I chatted with the counselor for a couple minutes while I cooled down (1.5 mile ride there) and then we took my blood pressure. I was pretty surprised that it was only 104/77 even after the ride. I was even more surprised when I hopped on the scale and was 290.5! I lost 5 lbs since my weigh in on Thursday.

And it meant that I could sign the 50 lb board. Something I have been longing to do for the longest time! So it was pretty funny when I flat out refused to sign it.

I looked like crap! I just got off the bike and was all flushed. My hair was in a ponytail and dirty looking. No make up. Wearing a pair of spandex capri’s and a big ol’ baggy t-shirt. Plus I had on my glasses because I didn’t feel like putting my contacts in. NO DAMN WAY I was signing that board and getting a picture taken looking like that. I told them that if it was still down on Monday, I’d do it then.

I had this whole set up in my  head worked out for when I hit the 50 lb board. I was going to bring my “before” outfit so I could see the difference in the way it fit and I wanted to be wearing something cute for the picture of me signing the 50 lb board. I just honestly didn’t think it would happen today!!! (not that I’m complaining) :)  At least I can be all ready for it on Monday.

Posted on June 21st, 2008 by angierue
Filed under: Cycling, MRC Journey, Progress/Goals