Cycling and my office mirror

My home office mirror is a harsh reality check.  To date, I've lost about 8 lbs. On monday, i'd lost 10 (gained a few back  when i actually drank and ate).  Anyhoo, clothes are fitting better and i'm feeling happy about that, until i look into my home office mirror. It has the WORST lighting and the reality of boy do you have a long way to go, has clicked in.  Ok, that will def keep me on track.

A few days ago, I got my seatbones measures.  Yes, i had my butt measured.   Specialized came out with this pad you sit down on, and it makes an impression where your butt bones protrude.  I got my butt checked at Plano Cycling.  They measure your ass, and recommend the seat width you need for a proper fit.  Turns out, my seat is too small.  yea.  (another reality check bong!)  I realized i feel like im rolling off the edges, so i got a new saddle.

Today I finally got to check it out. I like it...It's a Specialized Lithia Comp Gel Endurance road saddle.  But, i felt like i was too far back.

After i did my hills (tell ya about that in a min), i rode over to RBM Casa Linda and Joe graciously offered to help check the saddle position. The nice thing he said was "well, at least you got it flat". Lol.  I was too far back, and he pushed it forward. I feel like im a bit too forward now, but my legs are correctly positioned over the pedals.  It def feels different and will take me some time to get used to.  He said i should start feeling the power come back soon.

ok.

Now for the hills. I got really early today to get to work early to get out early so i could get a ride in, and make the company HH.  I felt really tired all day.  I almost fell asleep right after lunch.  I dragged myself out on my bike..The weird thing is i was mentally ready to ride.

I tackled my hills..I did Loving twice, having missed Lakewood the first time, and went back to get it.  Then i did NorthCliff twice, totally chicking a group of guys on my fav dip (they were obviously having a nice leisurely ride, but one shouted "hey! A girl can't pass us". .Thankfully, I did NOT wipe out., bec that would have been so me.

Anyway..i felt sluggish and slow and my HR was through the roof, or so it felt.  I def need to do those more.  I really wish i could put in another interval training into my schedule, but 5 days is a lot to handle right now...physically, w/o overtraining when im not ready.

I am taking this slow...and my weight loss as well> I haven't weighed this since 1989, so I"m totally happy, but i still have a way to go.

Oh and btw...it was WINDY again..bitches.  arg.

Clear, calm skies.