So, I have been keeping up with my weight tracking for the past month or so but have been feeling frustrated as I watch the line stay pretty stagnant across the chart. While I have been happy with my progress, it is just taking longer than it should and for good reason I'm sure.

218 and counting. This has not been the quickest I have ever lost weight but one pound at a time is all I can shoot for - it is progress.

The heat we have been having in Oklahoma the past few days has made being outside almost impossible. It is frustrating really as I feel excited for working out and the things I know I can do are all outside (running and cycling). So, when I cannot get out, I have to really watch my intake.

So, this week, I have a few simple goals...

Number 1: get down to 217

Last week I finally ducked under 220. It feels good. It took way longer than I ever thought it would but I was very happy to see it say 219!

Getting to a goal like that makes you want more. It drives that hunger that you have to have to really go after it with all you have. I caught that bug and have really been looking forward to morning runs and getting things done. It hasn't happened yet though.

I have been doing a pretty good job over the past month in general. Yes, there have been several times that I have found myself not eating correctly and maybe not being as active as I know I should be but otherwise, I have been happy with the way I have been feeling and how things have been going.

Sometimes, you can just tell you shouldn't be riding. Sometimes you feel that you shouldn't but know you should. Sometimes you feel like riding and that is what you do. But sometimes, the ride tells you that it should not be happening.

Jenni, my dad and I (the core group so far of Evoke Cycling in Oklahoma City) went out to test the new Dam Road at Lake Hefner. We were planning on doing 3 or so laps (about 30 miles) and enjoy ourselves. Here is how the ride went:

-6 min 30 secs into the ride - Jenni flats out