In the post Healthy Update, I mentioned that as I’m losing weight, I’m going to reward myself each time I reach a major benchmark. I had set my benchmark to every 25 pounds. However, as I’ve been living my new lifestyle, I’ve noticed that when I tell people I’ve lost 20 pounds (or when I was almost at 20 pounds), they’d be way impressed because 20 pounds is a big deal! Sure, 25 pounds is more, but I started thinking that 20 pounds is a major accomplishment and I should reward myself for sticking to this lifestyle change as diligently as I have been for the last 21 weeks! I’ve decided to reset my major benchmarks to every 20 pounds rather than every 25 pounds.
As of last week, because I forgot to weigh in this week, I’ve lost 21.6 pounds! Corey suggested I get a new bike for my first benchmark because it’ll help me reach my other benchmarks. I liked the idea a lot since my old bike’s completely out of commission. Today after work, we went bike shopping!
At the first store, I found a couple of bikes I really liked, one in particular. But, I wanted to keep my options open so we went to a second store. As I was trying out a bike at the second store, I biffed it big time. Usually, I mount bicycles on the left side. I put my left foot on the pedal and then swing my right foot over as I get the bike going. Sounds simple enough, right? Not this time. My right foot got caught on something and I flew forward, landing face first. Luckily, the bike didn’t suffer any damage because I decided later I didn’t like it as much. But, I wasn’t so lucky. I scraped my right shin, my left knee, both palms, my right arm, my right hand, and by tomorrow, I’m going to have a fat lip, a bruise on my shin, and a lot of body aches. I would’ve scratched my face, too, but my sunglasses saved me. Unfortunately, one of the lenses got scratched in the process, but better the lens than my face.
The humorous thing about this situation is that I had just got done telling Corey I didn’t need a helmet. And, after I biffed it, I told Corey a helmet wouldn’t have saved me so I still didn’t need one. He rolled his eyes and said, “You were hurt as bad as you were and you weren’t even going anywhere yet. Imagine if you had actually been moving. A helmet is just a good idea and I’m not letting you ride around without one.”
We went back to the first store and bought the bike I liked. I did get a helmet and I got a bike lock too. I was so excited to get my bike that I decided to ride it the 3.1 miles home.
From now on, I’m going to ride my bike to the library each time I go. It’s about the same distance as the bike shop. I figure if I do that, I’ll get my exercise while going somewhere I go all the time.
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We definitely need to go on a bike ride! I love your new bike. I understand about the bike helmet thing. I got one because I didnt want my kids having any excuse not to wear their’s and now I don’t feel so goofy wearing it.
Way to go on your first huge benchmark!!!
Congrats, Jenni! I think 20 lbs. is a good bench marker. Yay for a new bike! (Not so much the bruises though.)
Debbie, I’d love to bike riding with you any time! It’d be way fun!
I’m very proud of you, and so excited for your bike. P.S. I’m still craving froyo, i feel like I’m pregnant again….CONGRATS again 20 lbs is amazing.
Love the new bike! Sorry you biffed it, but I’m glad Cory convinced you to go with a helmet. Congrats!
Love the bike. I want one! I think I gave my old bike to someone…I’m not sure who though! Congratulations on hitting your benchmark goal! That is really awesome!!!
Sorry about the fall, but congrats on your awesome new bike! I want to get my bike fixed now.
Way to go, Corey, for making you get a helmet! Love the pretty color of your bike!
I love the PURPLE bike! Congratulations on your first weight loss award! Sorry you biffed it so hard though. Hope you are not in too much pain. Keep up the good weight loss work.
I’m not surprised about the fall!
However, you look great on your new spifie bike! And it was a fantastic idea for a healthy reward! You are wonderful and we’re very proud of you like everyone has said before!
You had John and I cracking up with your story. Super excited about your benchmark. Hopefully I’ll catch up to you soon. I’m going to start doing my exercises next week. But next week I’ll say the next week. LOL
Love ya, keep up the good work. Dig the helmet. Be safe. Tell Corey howdy from the us.
i love it! and i love that corey isn’t letting you ride without a helmet. what a loving husband!