Well I just got back from my first bike ride in...oh...lets say 17 years. I bought this bike a year ago trying to find "fun" ways to exercise. HA! I didn't make it very far before turning back and I was way all over the place that I was a danger to others on the trail.

Anyway, I have now lost 66lbs since then and decided to try it again. It is amazing the difference. I just rode over two miles to the bowling alley, bowled a couple games rode to a restaurant close by and rode back.

Except for some wobbles that will straighten up with more time on the bike it was awesome. I was dreading this hill that was on the way and thinking I would have to walk part way but it was cake. I warned my friend that this had potential to go bad fast but we were both blown away with how AWESOME I did.

Now I know I can do it I will be going a lot more places on my bike and saving some money on gas.

As a wise panda has recently told me. "There is no charge for awesomeness." Thank goodness, because I am taking all I can get.

I have been stuck at 245 for a couple weeks now but I am taking my victories where I can get them.

Love ya

Shannon:tt2:

Exercise has made all the difference on my journey.

Good luck and have fun!!

I just looked at your blog. Talk about awesome!! It is amazing what people can do when they apply themselves. Thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot coming from someone who has done so much.