Bicyclists?

[perfectly_flawed]

Who rides a bicycle? I'm sure there are some of you here that do. I haven't in years. 6 or 7 years ago I rode a few times, short distances on flat ground. It's been over a decade since I rode hard. Today, my wonderfully sweet 15 year old gifted me with a wonderful surprise! He's completely refurbished a 1980's style 12 speed mountain bike for me and he bought a "ride-along" (back seat attachment) for his little sister to ride with us.
We just got home from the most amazing bike ride in my life. The 3 of us literally circled through the entire town - it's a little town, but it's still a good 7 or 8 miles. My body is screaming at me that I'm too old for this. I say I'm not - after all, I've been working hard at losing weight and getting in shape just for things like this!

[ladyknite]

so kewl Crystal!  Great thought from him, and a great way to do what you want as far as your goal of losing weight is concerned.  Good luck with all that!  I'm sure with that kind of support, you're a sure thing.

[perfectly_flawed]

I've lost close to 40 pounds in a little over 3 months. 5 more and I'll reach my goal - I'll be the same size I was just after my 15 year old was born. The bike was his "reward" to me for working so hard at it. I'm very blessed to have such wonderful sons!

[zebrajanie]

Niiiiice... Way to go Crystal !

[Veggieburger]

You Goooooooooooooooooooooo GIRL!!!!

[*~* ßêR *~*]

awesome crystal!!!  ok, 40 in 3 months? wow lady! whats your secret? (i have a wedding coming up in 2012 lol)

[perfectly_flawed]

It wasn't really all that hard Amber. I cut most red meats and breads from my diet and stopped eating junk food and drinking soda and sugary coffee. Other than that, I just started doing more outdoors with the kids. They love long walks and adventures, so we made a weekly thing of finding something we'd all enjoy. All of that and chasing after a very active 5 year old helped LOL

[*~* ßêR *~*]

and those are all the things i love so dearly! lol i suppose, we have to make sacrifices to make improvements!  once (if it ever does) warm up around here i picked up a new bike and a rickshaw for the lil ones and i do plan on getting a lot of exercise in this summer!