I knew I needed to get in a workout today, but I wasn’t sure how until M suggested riding our bikes down to the central branch of the town library (he had ulterior book-related motives, but never mind that)! It was 4.6 miles each way, and we had a few minor adventures getting there and back. At one point, we had to dodge a fallen tree on the bike path; later, my little 3-speed balked at going up a steep hill downtown and I had to walk it for a bit.
Ready for a bike ride (Feb. 2010, 166 lbs)
I found an older photo of me with my bike from fall 2008, when I was near my highest weight. It’s a helpful reference point for me and a reminder that while my body fat may still be too high, I’ve made some great progress in the past few months.
Me on my bike (Fall 2008, near 200 lbs)
For those of you who had questions about my DEXA scan (body comp analysis) from yesterday, I just wanted to add that I will definitely be going into more detail about that in the next few days.
6. February 2010 at 4:23 PM
You have indeed come a long way :) Congratulations!!
7. February 2010 at 12:24 PM
Thanks, Suzanne! I’m definitely happy with these changes :).
6. February 2010 at 5:05 PM
That looks fun! It’s really neat that you can ride to the library. I’ve always lived in the country and not close enough to anything to walk/ride a bike there without it taking most of the day.
Did you realize that you are living the active lifestyle!? How great!!
7. February 2010 at 12:25 PM
Tina: I bet it’s beautiful out where you live! Yes, we’re fortunate to live in a fairly central location where lots of things can be accessed easily by bike.
6. February 2010 at 5:25 PM
I wish I lived where the weather was nice enough to ride!
7. February 2010 at 12:25 PM
WaistingTime: Winter is the time of year I feel lucky to live in Austin . . . summer, which for me is a sweaty endless mess, not so much ;).
6. February 2010 at 5:48 PM
Yay! Bike riding is fun. I love exercise that I can do sitting down :)
7. February 2010 at 12:26 PM
Merry: You’ve been riding your bike to work some, haven’t you? I do that now and then, but I get rush-hour road rage!
6. February 2010 at 6:10 PM
Wow, that’s quite a transformation between the pics!
I love your bike! :-D
7. February 2010 at 12:27 PM
Thanks, Patty! My bike is a 3-speed Electra Townie, and I’m pretty fond of it :).
6. February 2010 at 6:17 PM
look at the difference between your two pictures–WOW,babe. You’re getting hot!
7. February 2010 at 12:27 PM
Heh, thanks, lady—I’m working on it!
6. February 2010 at 7:04 PM
You have come a long way, you look so healthy and full of life now! Good job!
7. February 2010 at 12:28 PM
Thanks, Shanny! I do feel a lot less achy and quite a bit more energetic than I did at my highest weight. It’s such a relief!
6. February 2010 at 7:18 PM
Hilary you look fantastic. I can really see the difference! I’m not sure where you live that you can bike in February, but I’m so jealous. We’ve had snow up here in northern Michigan since November. No let up. Ready for spring!
7. February 2010 at 12:29 PM
AFG: I grew up in the Northeast, but the winters there must pale in comparison to what you guys in Michigan endure—hang in there!
6. February 2010 at 7:40 PM
The transformation so far is amazing! I wish it was warm enough here to get outside and do anything! Come on spring!
7. February 2010 at 12:30 PM
Amy: Thanks for the kind words! We were lucky to have one of those mild Austin winter days yesterday, and we definitely enjoyed it to the fullest :).