Back on track – I hope!

Posted by Caroline

I’ve finally made it on the bicycle and it’s not quite as easy as I thought it would be. Firstly, I seem to have the wrong-shaped bottom which means the saddle hurts. Secondly, it’s bloody hard work cycling up hills, although absolutely glorious when you’re bombing back down the hill on the way back!

Food-wise, I’ve been eating very healthily - partly out of disgust with myself for putting so much weight back on. 

Why doesn’t the saying “a minute on the lips, a lifetime on the hips” (I think that’s right) sink into my head? Why don’t I think: “What would I prefer – to feel slim and glamorous and gorgeous and fit into all my clothes, or have a moment of pleasure while I eat this chocolate biscuit?”. 

So far today, I’ve had my high-fibre cereal, and it’s a Tesco Diet classic for lunch – rice with chicken and vegetables. I’m planning another long walk this afternoon and I’ll be completely fed up if I haven’t lost all the weight I’ve gained by the next weigh-in.

Comments

[Caroline]

hi J, thanks for that advice. it was agony. i wish i'd seen your suggestions earlier. well, i know for next time. i did love the soaring down hills! Caroline

[J]

Hi Caroline, good luck to you with the diet and stuff. Cycling gets easier, I promise - your bottom becomes more saddle-shaped I think. In the mean time, try padded shorts and sudocream. Don't have padded saddle covers - they slip and rub and maybe try a smaller saddle - odd, but they are often more comfortable. Try getting into a low gear early on hills, so you don't get too slow. (I still crawl up them, but, never mind!)
Hope this helps. :)