cooler mornings

It is finally starting to cool down some in the mornings here in The Valley of the Sun. My bike ride to work this morning was so nice. I didn't even break a sweat....and that's saying alot! Hello! menopausal woman coming thru. I walked my usual 3 miles and rode 4 miles this morning. Awesome feeling. I mapped at a route that is mostly side streets. Traffic and bike scare the hell out of me. So this morning's ride was much nicer, easier. Loved it. Why haven't I been doing this before?! The handlebars are crooked though. Need to get that fixed...lol.

I plan on trying out some of the hikes in the area. My mother loved to hike. I remember hiking with my mother and my sisters. Probably bitching the entire way. Good times... lol. But they were. I wish I would have done it more when I had the chance. Regrets, yes, I have a few.

I think I might even try it this weekend early in the morning. It was just so nice darn this morning. Summer kills me. Though this summer wasn't as bad as last. I am excited to be able to get out and do somethings this winter.

I feel like I might be getting back to feeling like a normal human being. It's been about a month since I stopped the hormones. My body is leveling off. At least that's how I feel now. Tomorrow ...we'll see...

Eating is on track, though yesterday I was hungry! Drinking lots of H20. Hoping maybe to get out to my daughter's this evening. I have to go see both Mr 92 and Mrs 82 today as well. So we'll se how I feel after work.

Keep the mood and the food real.

Comments

  1. ShhhhhSeptember 16, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I want a bike sooooo badly! All you bikers need to stop blogging about your bikes til I get one. hehehe

    I love hiking! It's really a good cardio work out. And it's hardly ever boring like the elliptical or treadmill.

    Hope you have a great rest of the week!

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  2. Cole Walter MellonSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Cooler weather always makes me want to exercise outside more. Here's to a great, healthy autumn for all of us.

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  3. Diane, Fit to the FinishSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I really like biking! I exercise outdoors year around. We have four seasons, but our winter is very mild here. Only the occasional snow!

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  4. HadleySeptember 16, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I love how at peace you are these days. Whenever I read your posts, they just seem to be filled with a spirit of contentment and progress.

    Keep on loving life. You are such an inspiration.

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  5. SevenbeadsSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Crisp days are the best part of autumn. It really does inspire you to get outside ... or at least open some windows. Your progress is inspiring.

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  6. wildfluffysheepSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    I want to ride my bike! Soon as my loan comes in I am getting mine fixed. you inspiration you.

    need to drink more h2o. thanks for reminding me.

    I feel like I am back to feeling like a human being. Been a zombie the last couple of days! Sucky.

    i missed you too. lots. puffy heart hugs.LOTS.

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  7. bbubblybSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I love cooler weather too. You make me want a bike. Hope you get to the daughters I'm sure the grandkids love seeing you.

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  8. Fat DaddySeptember 16, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    I too am jealous of all of you bikers. Fingers crossed, next year I will join your biker gang.

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  9. ShelleySeptember 16, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    You are amazing, walking 3 miles AND biking 4 miles!!! Glad the cooler days are rejuvenating you - I am happy to see them here in Texas as well!

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  10. Fat[free]MeSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Wow! That is a lot of exercise you are getting without your car - who knows, you may feel you can do without it forever!

    Just goes to show, what we can do if we put our minds to it.

    I must say, a lot of exercise seems to be helping my meno symptoms too - do you think we have made some kind of scientific discovery and may well become rich on the back of it?

    If only!

    Well done you - enjoy lovely Autumn.

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  11. SLSeptember 17, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    LOVE the cooler weather; HATE the shorter days. :) Your comment about hiking with your mom/sister and bitching throughout reminded me of a WW adage relative to exercise. "If you're moving, it's not really gossip." Same for bitching ... it you're moving, it's not really bitching. :)

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  12. GigiSeptember 17, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I hear you about the hormonal roller-coaster. It's so hard to stay focused when the estrogen has left the building. I'm in those unchartered waters too unfortunately. We'll keep each other company.

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  13. MaryFranSeptember 17, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Great job on the activity levels! walking and riding! You are doing Great!!!!

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