Bike Rides and Baggy Clothes

Despite my lack of exercise this week, the end of the week proved to be exciting.  A co-worker who only sees me once a week commented on Friday that my clothing looked like it was getting big on me!  I have also sensed this.  Several of my shirts that used to fit me snug seem to feel much more loose.  It's things like this that keep me from weighing on a regular basis.  My clothing could be getting more loose every day, but if the scale is still showing high, unchanging numbers, I tend to focus on that instead of the exciting changes happen right in front of me.  I even found a couple new shirts today that are perfect for my frame of mind right now.

After another frustrating ride last night with pain in my knees, I finally took my bike to the local shop and had them adjust the seat and handlebars for me.  Already, without even taking it out, I can tell my rides are going to be much more comfortable.  I had put it out of my head that I would be getting a new bike anytime soon, but one of the guys at the shop told me today that the brand they recommend actually makes high quality bikes at reasonable prices because there is no middle man.  I can get a new bike for around $350!  It's a good next-big-purchase to save for.  In the mean time, my Trek is still holding up solid and even got a kickstand today.  It's amazing how my fears about getting back on a bike again are completely gone and now all I can think about is when I can take another ride.  I'm very thankful to finally have a friend who wants to get out with me and either walk or ride after work and on the weekends.  Amy knows how to push me without being pushy.  I have never had a personality that wants or likes to have someone on my case about my health and being active.  Either I'm going to do it for myself or I'm not; I don't need people sticking their opinions and noses in my business.  But I do appreciate Amy's commitment to be active with me and keep me entertained along the way.  For me it's not about accountability so much as support and sharing the journey.