Sue's Healthy Lifestyle http://sueshealthylifestyle.com Tips on weight loss by biking Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:10:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Bike Riding Weather http://sueshealthylifestyle.com/bike-riding-weather/ http://sueshealthylifestyle.com/bike-riding-weather/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:03:21 +0000 Sue http://sueshealthylifestyle.com/?p=211 Bike Riding Weather:
 

We are enjoying some wonderfully warm weather right now here in Canada, the roads are clear and I decided it was time to get my mountain bike out and go for a ride. Before I take it out for a good ride I wanted to make sure that everything is good to go, plus make a check list of what bike accessories I will need this year.

First off we want to make sure that the chain is lubed and that the tires are good. Most bikes require between 35 to 70 psi depending on the tire, rider and the terrain. Of course a good wash to get rid of any excess dirt and mud left from last season.

As I am using bike riding as my main weight loss method, there are a few accessories I want to make sure that I have this year.

Water bottle – You should be drinking water every 15 minutes to keep you hydrated while riding.

Bike Computer – great for knowing the speed and distance

Heart Rate Monitor – tells you exactly how many calories you are burning.

Good bike seat – imperative if you want to do some good biking.

Bike Shorts – along with a good seat these shorts will provide you with added comfort.

To shop for your bike accessories visit my healthy lifestyle bike store.

Sue

Bike Riding Weather
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Ice Dancing At The Olympics

I received a email from a co-worker that I haven’t heard from in a while. It seems I know someone who has a family member in the Vancouver Olympics!!

‘For those of you that are watching the Olympics tonight, the Ice Dancing starts at 7:45 PM (EST). Our niece and her skating partner (Vanessa Crone and Paul Poirier) are Canada’s 2nd entry. They are in Group #3 and are the 13th group to skate. Please join us in wishing them well.

Keep Smilin’ …..

Fred’

We all wish them the best of luck Fred, you must be proud!

Sue

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On my continuing weight loss journey I have met my ups and downs. It is difficult to keep up with the motivation and not find excuses for the smallest thing to throw you off your track.

I have been walking Skyla as much as I can, weather permitting, and she is walking much better on the leash now. So I now have to keep it up, so she doesn’t revert back to her old ways.

I have to continue weighing my food and fitting exercise into my lifestyle. The days are getting longer and soon the warmer weather will be here and you can’t hide under your sweatshirts anymore.

We have to travel to Montreal in June for Matts graduation parade, so that is my timeline in shedding at least another 20lbs. I want him to be proud of his mother!

I’m still watching the Biggest Loser as I find this motivates me tremendously. I have made it up to the 2nd level on the 30day shred and it is tough, but makes you feel great afterwards.

Keep on losing……
Sue

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Today was not so cold out so after doing a good round of situps and pushups, off my stairs. Thank hubby for the good advice here. Makes it easier than trying to do them on my knees or full blown version, yet!

I braved the Canadian winter and took Skyla around the block. She is a really strong lab and loves to pull, so I had to devise a way so that she was not pulling me over in the snow. I ended up putting her leash across my shoulder blades so if she pulled I used my arm as a lever and shortened the leash. It was a tough hour and hard going but we made it around the 4.5 km back home for a nice bowl of Butternut squash and sweet potato soup.

Not sure who is going to be more sore, my shoulders or Skyla! Skyla is three now and if I don’t conquer her pulling when we walk it will be impossbile to do so in the future.

I am feeling really good right now and my stomach muscles are sore so that must be a good sign.

Calories burned for 60 minutes of walking with the dog 332.

Sue

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Well I finally got back on track and am raring to go again. A lot of self talk and telling myself not to get disappointed about life. Things normally happen for a reason and my reason will become clearer as the days pass by.

My next goal is to lose 25 pounds. I started back with the 30 day shred again and this time went to level two. There is actually less jumping involved but it is very tough. I was sweating like crazy by the time I was finished and boy could I feel my arm and stomach muscles.

Now that I am not doing my course anymore I miss my walks. I had every intention of starting them up and taking Skyla for a walk around the block, about 4miles. I was just getting dressed to go yesterday morning when a snow squall came in with high, high winds. So needless to say we stayed inside. The storm raged all day here!

I spent some time looking through some cookbooks and picked a few recipes to try out that sound good and are low in fat and healthy. I am pretty much cooking for only the two of us right now, so I have to remember to make less. Especially when it comes to the potatoes! Unfortunately I do love my roasted and oven baked potato wedgies.

You can find part of the reason of how I got more motivated over at my other blog, Whoissuefleckenstein, take a peek and feel free to leave comments.

Sue

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