Day 3,285

"GaryG" wrote in message
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"Beverly" wrote in message
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"GaryG" wrote in message
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5,371 days since I quit smoking and got back into cycling. At 52
years
old,
I weigh what I did in high school (6', 167), and I'm much stronger
than
I
was in my 30's (see

http://www.shastasoftware.com/CycliS...DF2004_013.htm
for an example of what I do for fun).

Life is Good.

--
GG
http://www.WeightWare.com
Computer-Assisted Weight Management

Fantastic pictures! I knew I wouldn't make it to the TdF to see Lance
ride
so I went to the Tour de Georgia to watch him earlier this year.

After seeing those pictures I think I would actually enjoy climbing just
to
see the scenery.

Beverly

Thanks! I live and ride where there are mountains, and really enjoy the
challenge of climbing them (here's a shot from the top of the highest
paved
road in America:
http://www.shastasoftware.com/CycliS...03/BTC0042.htm).

But even though I've done plenty of time spent climbing in the Sierras and
the Rockies, the Alps were very special. Those deep, U-shaped glacial
valleys were some of the most scenic I've ever seen.

Someday I'll go back and do some more riding in the Alps, and over in the
Dolomites in Italy. But, I don't think I'll try to both ride AND follow
the
tour at the same time. The logistics of trying to do both were
daunting...better IMO to choose one or the other.

GG


I loved the caption on that picture

If I get to Europe to do some riding I'll be choosing something a little
flatter than the Alps. There are no mountains in SW Ohio and very few hills
so I'm not much of a climber. Most of my riding is done on the great trail
systems we have around here. I've been working on increasing my distance
this summer. I did a metric century a few weeks ago and I'm working toward
a century later this year. I'll leave the climbing to you youngins'

Beverly

"Beverly" wrote in message
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"GaryG" wrote in message
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"Beverly" wrote in message
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"GaryG" wrote in message
...
5,371 days since I quit smoking and got back into cycling. At 52
years
old,
I weigh what I did in high school (6', 167), and I'm much stronger
than
I
was in my 30's (see


http://www.shastasoftware.com/CycliS...DF2004_013.htm
for an example of what I do for fun).

Life is Good.

--
GG
http://www.WeightWare.com
Computer-Assisted Weight Management

Fantastic pictures! I knew I wouldn't make it to the TdF to see Lance
ride
so I went to the Tour de Georgia to watch him earlier this year.

After seeing those pictures I think I would actually enjoy climbing
just
to
see the scenery.

Beverly

Thanks! I live and ride where there are mountains, and really enjoy the
challenge of climbing them (here's a shot from the top of the highest
paved
road in America:
http://www.shastasoftware.com/CycliS...03/BTC0042.htm).

But even though I've done plenty of time spent climbing in the Sierras
and
the Rockies, the Alps were very special. Those deep, U-shaped glacial
valleys were some of the most scenic I've ever seen.

Someday I'll go back and do some more riding in the Alps, and over in
the
Dolomites in Italy. But, I don't think I'll try to both ride AND follow
the
tour at the same time. The logistics of trying to do both were
daunting...better IMO to choose one or the other.

GG


I loved the caption on that picture

If I get to Europe to do some riding I'll be choosing something a little
flatter than the Alps. There are no mountains in SW Ohio and very few
hills
so I'm not much of a climber. Most of my riding is done on the great
trail
systems we have around here. I've been working on increasing my distance
this summer. I did a metric century a few weeks ago and I'm working
toward
a century later this year. I'll leave the climbing to you youngins'

Beverly

You might surprise yourself if you ever find yourself in the big mountains.
As long as you've got low enough gears, and the patience to not try and go
too fast, a long climb is not that much different than riding into a stiff
headwind (but the downhills are a *lot* more fun than riding with a
tailwind!).

One of my riding buddies on the Colorado tour lives on the flat prairie
north of Dallas, and rides a double chainring bike (I ride a triple). He
summited Mt. Evans in '03, even though none of his training prior to the
tour included mountains - it was just a matter of patience and persistence
(the same things that help with weight loss!).

GG

A Ross wrote:
Hi all,

I've been seeing a lot of "Day Blah" posts lately, and it got me to
thinking about how many days it's been since I made a conscious decision
to change the way I treat my body. I also think it's helpful for some of
the newcomers to know just how long we've been at this.

I started Weight Watchers in 1996, and lost the bulk of my bulk within a
year. I did take some time off from losing (practicing maintenance), but
never regained more than 8-10 pounds over my goal weight (at that time,
125 lbs).

In 2000, I decided to get fitter. I joined the university's wellness
program, and have since trimmed down to between 115-120. It's a good
place for me to be--I'm on a "eat what you want" diet, and, as long as I
continue to exercise regularly, don't have a problem maintaining within
my goal-range.

So, for how many days have you others been practicing your WOL?

Amy
168/120/117


amy--

i started about this time last year, the summer. (my time in the dining
hall the year before wasn't so great). i decided to keep a watch on
portion control back then, fell into organic and sustainable living, &
now i'm venturing (back) into vegetarianism. green star sells organic
chicken breasts for a lot of money. the wild alaskan salmon fillets are
about 10 dollars but they might just be worth it, once or twice a month
if i can do it.

out of curiosity, what are you favorite places to eat in town?

my favorites:

thai cuisine
moosewood
plum tree (for sushi only, really)
abc cafe
carriage house
lost dog cafe

i find that carriage house has really good whole wheat pizzas, though
they are expensive (11 dollars, but you could always share it with
someone). they also have the best bread in town i think, especially the
ciabatta. if you are feeling sinful then i definitely think that the
rigatoni with vodka sauce at the lost dog cafe is really good. the dish
of it that they give you really serves 4, though.

274 days / 137 pounds

In article .com,
wrote:

if i can do it.

out of curiosity, what are you favorite places to eat in town?

my favorites:

thai cuisine
moosewood
plum tree (for sushi only, really)
abc cafe
carriage house
lost dog cafe

i find that carriage house has really good whole wheat pizzas, though
they are expensive (11 dollars, but you could always share it with
someone). they also have the best bread in town i think, especially the
ciabatta. if you are feeling sinful then i definitely think that the
rigatoni with vodka sauce at the lost dog cafe is really good. the dish
of it that they give you really serves 4, though.

My favorite place to eat is C-town Bagels--they have the best soups! And
wonderful breads! This week I had a cup of their southwest black bean,
and it was heaven...

The Heights is another of my favorites, but only when the boss is
buying! I also like traveling up to Ludgates for their organic produce
and bulk bin offerings--and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than Green Star.

I haven't been to the lost dog in a while, but the atmosphere and menu
reminded me of Groovers, which--before they closed--was my absolute
favorite Ithaca place to eat.

Amy

Hey, Amy you have kept doing so well !
As I'm reading your favorite eating places I'm thnking that my son's
place needs to be in your town His is at:

www.starrbistro.com

He hopes to one day move where you live.
Have you ever been in his restuarant?
It's a fine placeG

glo(who lives just over the hills from Amy:)

In article ,
(Gloria) wrote:

Hey, Amy you have kept doing so well !
As I'm reading your favorite eating places I'm thnking that my son's
place needs to be in your town His is at:

www.starrbistro.com

He hopes to one day move where you live.
Have you ever been in his restuarant?
It's a fine placeG

glo(who lives just over the hills from Amy:)




No, glo, I've never been--but from the site, it looks like the food
would be wonderful!

I don't get over to Cortland too often--funerals and weddings--you know
how it goes.

I've been reading your posts, and wanted to let you know that I'm
thinking of you and your family. You were doing so well before the
flare-up--I'm sure you'll be up and around again in no time.

Take care,

Amy

Thanks Amy I'm really better with my walking ! I STRIVE to keep
active.
A RECENT doc. appt was so positive as he told me that ALTHOUGH I'm on
wheels SOMETIMES! Still he ALWAYS tells me I'm a 'picture of health' to
him After 30 years with ms I'm quite mobil MUCH of the time! I WAS
going back to my job WITH wheels until my mom needed to live with us.
One day I'll go back to the job

Amy , you are ALWAYS staying on top of this 'diet' thing You weigh
less than I weighed when I was 2 G You must be very tiny. Good role
model !

glo